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HP ProLiant DL585 Server User Guide
The HP 9000 and 10000 series racks provide proper server cooling from flow-
through perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64% open area for
ventilation.
CAUTION: When using a Compaq branded 7000 series rack, you must install the
high airflow rack door insert [P/N 327281-B21 (42U) and P/N 157847-B21 (22U)] to
provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional
requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:
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Front and rear doors: If the 42U server rack includes closing front and rear
doors, you must allow 5,350 sq cm (830 sq in) of holes evenly distributed from
top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64% open
area for ventilation).
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Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels
of the rack must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 inches).
Temperature requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or locate the
system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.
The maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for most
server products is 35°C (95°F). The temperature in the room where the rack is
located must not exceed 35°C
(95°F).
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-
party options:
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Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the server, increase
the internal rack temperature beyond the server, or increase the internal rack
temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.
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Do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended ambient operating
temperature.
