Compaq DL320 Deployment Guide - Page 19

Deploying Compaq ProLiant DL320 and DL360 Servers into Third-Party Racks 19 Appendix B Compaq Rack Builder Pro Compaq Rack Builder Pro is a Windows-based installation and configuration tool that simplifies the process of generating and maintaining rack environments by helping customers plan and configure Compaq racks with rack-mountable products. Rack Builder Pro has two modes of operation: • Assisted Mode is for first time users or users who would like help in properly sizing their rack-mount components. Assisted Mode includes a simple interview session to help select the appropriate racks and rack-mount components. Functional and regulatory requirements are applied to automatically perform the calculations necessary to properly size power management products. • Builder Mode is for more experienced users who are familiar with the Compaq product line. Builder Mode does not perform any of the calculations necessary for selecting and or sizing rack-mount components. Configuration rules are sometimes used to help identify problematic configurations. They communicate good engineering practices and identify problems and limitations found during product qualification testing. These rules do not guarantee that the final system configuration will be safe and compliant, and do not absolve the final system integrator from responsibility for shipping safe and compliant products. Key Features Compaq Rack Builder Pro includes: • Support for Compaq 9000, 7000, and 4000 Series racks and accessories • Support for 2-5-2 and 6-3 part numbers • Packet upgrades download updates, not the entire application • Discontinued products that are listed as EOL (End of Life) • Input power requirements and Earth Leakage Current computations • Generation of reports New features specific to the Assisted Mode include: • Ability to select the number of power supplies for each component • Ability to apply Earth Leakage Current, as well as functional and regulatory requirements, to configure Power Management Products (UPS and PDU) • Ability to configure Server Console Switches and cables • Ability to configure rack options and accessories, including stabilizing feet, baying/coupling kits, keyboards, tower to rack conversion kits, and so on Rack Builder Pro can be reached through the main rack product website at http://www.compaq.com/racks 13NT-1000A-WWEN