Planning the Server Installation
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Server warnings and cautions
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Server shipping contents
Optimum Environment
When installing the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server in a rack, select a location
that meets the environmental standards described in the following sections.
Space and Airflow Requirements
To enable servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following spatial requirements
when deciding where to install the rack:
Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) in the back of the rack.
Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the
rear of another rack or row of racks.
HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the
rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to
allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately
ventilated to enable the warm air to escape from the cabinet.
IMPORTANT:
Do not block the ventilation openings.
Compaq branded 9000 Series racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through
perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64 percent 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.
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