HP LH3000r HP Netserver LXr 8000 Rack Cabling Guide - Page 20

Chapter 2 Connecting and Routing Cables to the HP NetServer LXr 8000 Cabling Preparation for the HP NetServer LXr 8000 Assess How Components Will Be Connected to the Server You may find the following steps to be helpful before you begin cabling. • Review the layout of the rack installation generated with HP's rack configuration tools. (See Step 2 in Chapter 1 for more information.) • Consider the cabling guidelines discussed in Chapter 3, in the section "Data Cabling Principles Used in Determining Rack Locations." Attach Cable Guide to Rack Column Using the instructions included, attach the two Cable Guides to the rack column. Mount Power Distribution Units Plan the location of the Power Distribution Unit or Units (PDU) by reference to amperage, power, and the number of receptacles.. See Chapter 3, the section titled "Wide Ranging PDU Configurations," particularly Table 3-2. Two Types of Power Distribution Unit The two types of Power Distribution Units (PDU) currently available for the LXr 8000 are: ◊ The wide ranging 208/240 VAC PDU (HP product number E7671A) is designed to fit horizontally between the columns of the rack, but can also be mounted vertically along the outside edge of the vertical column. See Figure 2-2.This PDU is rated 16 amps and has six available C-13 receptacles and two C-19 receptacles. ◊ A wide ranging 208/240 VAC, 10-amp extension (HP product number E7670A) is available to be plugged into the 16-amp unit to extend the number of C-13 receptacles by an additional 10. See Figure 2-2. This accessory also allows positioning of receptacles at various levels in the rack. (To order the 16-amp unit with its 10-amp extension and jumper cable, order HP part number E7672A.) 16