Compaq DL320 Deployment Guide - Page 12

Deploying Compaq ProLiant DL320 and DL360 Servers into Third-Party Racks 12 Third-Party Rack Doors and Panels Most third-party rack enclosures are designed to be used in raised-floor computer rooms, with cool air being forced in from the bottom of the rack and exhausted through the roof. Therefore, the front and rear doors of most third-party racks are solid and permit no airflow. ProLiant DL320 and ProLiant DL360 servers should not be placed in a built-up enclosure unless the enclosure has been specifically designed to accommodate the product, proper ventilation is provided for the product, and the manufacturer's instructions have been followed. Compaq products are designed to provide airflow from the front of the rack to the rear. Installation of a Compaq component in a third-party rack with solid doors may lead to overheating and consequent failure of those components. Installation Procedures for Third-Party Racks The following procedures are used to create deployments of ProLiant DL320 and ProLiant DL360 ultra-dense servers in third-party racks. Installing the Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit Rack Rails ProLiant DL360 servers ship with standard rails attached. These rails will mate to the rack rails found in the Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit. Install all rack rails to the third-party rack before installing any servers. Compaq provides adapter washers for M5 and 10-32 thread mounting screws. Refer to the Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit Installation Guide" for rack rail installation instructions. Adjusting Depth The rack rails allow for depth adjustment from 22 to 33 inches. The adjustment is a tool-free design, using thumbscrews. Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise to adjust the depth, then turn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the rack rail adjustment. Figure 8: Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit rack rail depth adjustment 13NT-1000A-WWEN