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2 Workgroup System Tower Pre-installation Procedures This chapter discusses the following pre-installation topics: • Pre-installation procedures (see Section 2.1) • Site recommendations (see Section 2.2) • Power examples (see Section 2.3) 2.1 Pre-installation Procedures HP recommends using an HP approved configurator. Contact an HP sales representative for information on Configure to Order (CTO) product offerings and requirements. The Workgroup System Tower pre-installation procedures are: 1. To plan, install, maintain and use a Workgroup System Tower, go to the HP BladeSystem Technical Resources website: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/499697-0-0-0-121.html 2. Read the HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure QuickSpecs, HP BladeSystem c3000 Tower Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide, and all of the pertinent HP BladeSystem hardware component documentation such as the Onboard Administrator, server blades, storage blades, and the interconnects and BladeSystem modules. Also read the operating system software manuals and system management software manuals. With your HP sales representative's assistance, determine whether any of the HP services available might be right for you before attempting to install the Workgroup System Tower yourself. All of the component documentation is available on the HP BladeSystem c-Class portfolio website: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-components.html 3. Contact an HP sales representative to configure your Workgroup System Tower, or go to the HP website: http://h20311.www2.hp.com/HPC/cache/568351-0-0-0-121.html 4. Use the HP BladeSystem Power Sizer tool to calculate your Workgroup System Tower's power requirements and determine if your work site's power is adequate. Consult a trained technician for any site power requirements, recommendations, and potential modifications. HP recommends that you schedule any necessary work site modifications before installing a new Workgroup System Tower. An HP representative will assist you with the HP BladeSystem Power Sizer tool, if necessary. Important: For c3000 low-line power cords, order the appropriate power cord for your location's standard electrical outlets. For high-line power examples, see Appendix A. 2.2 Site Recommendations For a successful deployment of the Workgroup System Tower, site preparation and planning is necessary. Check the height, depth, width, and weight of the Workgroup System Tower, as documented in the HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure QuickSpecs. Determine a safe and reasonably secure area with a flat surface that is capable to withstand in excess of 330 pounds (approximately 150 kilograms). 2.1 Pre-installation Procedures 21

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2 Workgroup System Tower Pre-installation Procedures
This chapter discusses the following pre-installation topics:
•
Pre-installation procedures (see
Section 2.1
)
•
Site recommendations (see
Section 2.2
)
•
Power examples (see
Section 2.3
)
2.1 Pre-installation Procedures
HP recommends using an HP approved configurator. Contact an HP sales representative for
information on Configure to Order (CTO) product offerings and requirements. The Workgroup
System Tower pre-installation procedures are:
1.
To plan, install, maintain and use a Workgroup System Tower, go to the HP BladeSystem
Technical Resources website:
2.
Read the
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure QuickSpecs
,
HP BladeSystem c3000 Tower Enclosure
Setup and Installation Guide
, and all of the pertinent HP BladeSystem hardware component
documentation such as the Onboard Administrator, server blades, storage blades, and the
interconnects and BladeSystem modules. Also read the operating system software manuals
and system management software manuals. With your HP sales representative's assistance,
determine whether any of the HP services available might be right for you before attempting
to install the Workgroup System Tower yourself. All of the component documentation is
available on the HP BladeSystem c-Class portfolio website:
3.
Contact an HP sales representative to configure your Workgroup System Tower, or go to
the HP website:
4.
Use the HP BladeSystem Power Sizer tool to calculate your Workgroup System Tower's
power requirements and determine if your work site's power is adequate. Consult a trained
technician for any site power requirements, recommendations, and potential modifications.
HP recommends that you schedule any necessary work site modifications before installing
a new Workgroup System Tower.
An HP representative will assist you with the HP BladeSystem Power Sizer tool, if necessary.
Important:
For c3000 low-line power cords, order the appropriate power cord for your location's standard
electrical outlets.
For high-line power examples, see
Appendix A
.
2.2 Site Recommendations
For a successful deployment of the Workgroup System Tower, site preparation and planning is
necessary. Check the height, depth, width, and weight of the Workgroup System Tower, as
documented in the
HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure QuickSpecs
. Determine a safe and reasonably
secure area with a flat surface that is capable to withstand in excess of 330 pounds (approximately
150 kilograms).
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