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HP ProLiant DL360 G3 Server High-Density Deployment Preliminary Planning Rack Configurations You must consider several important factors when planning a rack configuration: • The number of servers deployed in the rack • The number of other devices such as keyboard drawers, video displays, and console switchboxes that support the servers • The number of PDUs and their orientation • The type of rack • The rack management system • The console management system • The remote management system • Network Interface scheme All of these factors influence floor support requirements, future service and upgrade requirements, and installation requirements. Weight Considerations Due to the higher densities possible with today's DL servers and ProLiant Infrastructure products, it is now possible to configure a rack that can potentially present floor loading issues. This is even more important when several of these enclosures are positioned in the same row. The Ra ck/Site Installation Preparation Utility provides you with total rack weight information that should be used to verify the floor loading remains within design specifications. Special Considerations For Compaq Branded Racks Use the following considerations as guidelines for the ProLiant DL360 G3 server. WARNING: Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment: • Do not install a ProLiant DL360 G3 server into a rack until the rack has been placed in its final location. • Preinstall slide rails, PDUs, power cords, and cables into the rack in a build room or other location before moving the rack to its final location. • Extend the leveling jacks to the floor and rest the full weight of the rack on the jacks before installing any servers. The casters are not designed to support the full weight of a populated rack. • Do not move a rack populated with servers. A fully populated rack can weigh up to 771 kg (1,700 lbs). Moving a populated rack can cause the rack to become unstable, resulting in serious personal injury or equipment damage. To effectively cool the ProLiant DL360 G3 server in a Compaq branded 7000-series rack, replace the front door of the rack with the High Air Flow Rack-Door. Install the door before deploying the servers in the rack. Use the Rack Extension kit (P/N 154392-B21) to alleviate any space problems for cable bundles at the rear of Compaq branded 7000-series racks. 12