HP 10842 10842 Rack Reference Guide - Page 17

Configuration Factors, Rack Configuration Software, Rack Builder Online Modes of Operation

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2 Configuration Factors Before populating your new rack, it is important to plan the placement of each component. Factors of each component, such as weight, accessibility, power, temperature, and airflow requirements, affect installation order and component placement in the rack. Rack Configuration Software To help you plan your rack configuration more efficiently, HP provides Rack Builder Online, the browser-based rack configuration tool. The latest version of the software is available at www.hp.com. Rack Builder Online Modes of Operation The Rack Builder Online software has two modes of operation: • Help Me Build It Mode-Includes a simple interview session to help determine your rack and component needs, as well as the necessary power products and rack assembly devices needed to complete the final rack assembly • Let Me Build It Mode-Lets you select the individual devices that are required for your configuration HP 10842 Rack Reference Guide 2-1

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HP 10842 Rack Reference Guide
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Configuration Factors
Before populating your new rack, it is important to plan the placement of each
component. Factors of each component, such as weight, accessibility, power,
temperature, and airflow requirements, affect installation order and component
placement in the rack.
Rack Configuration Software
To help you plan your rack configuration more efficiently, HP provides Rack Builder
Online, the browser-based rack configuration tool. The latest version of the software
is available at
www.hp.com
.
Rack Builder Online Modes of Operation
The Rack Builder Online software has two modes of operation:
Help Me Build It Mode
—Includes a simple interview session to help determine
your rack and component needs, as well as the necessary power products and
rack assembly devices needed to complete the final rack assembly
Let Me Build It Mode
—Lets you select the individual devices that are required
for your configuration