HP LH4r HP Netserver LPr Rack Cabling Guide - Page 22

Chapter 2 Connecting and Routing Cables to the HP NetServer LPr Table 2-2. PDU Placement Is not Recommended Behind These Units HP Product Name Can PDU Be Mounted Reason Behind? HP NetServer LPr Yes, but horizontal mounting requires special rear brackets Horizontal mounting on rear columns causes interference with rear panel connectors HP NetServer LXr 8000 Horizontal mounting not recommended Interferes with hotswappable power supplies HP NetServer LXr Pro8 Neither horizontal nor Cannot extend NetServer vertical mounting possible satellite for servicing HP NetServer LH 3 Horizontal mounting not recommended at bottom of LH 3r Interferes with hotswappable power supplies HP FiberChannel 30 Not feasible Mechanically conflicts HP NetServer Rack Storage/8 Horizontal mounting not recommended Interferes with hotswappable power supplies HP NetServer Rack Storage/12 Horizontal mounting not recommended Interferes with hotswappable power supplies and fans The two types of 208-240VAC PDUs can be used together to meet different requirements for current and power receptacles. These combinations are detailed in Chapter 3 of this document under "Wide Ranging PDU Configurations." How to Position the PDUs Count the receptacles needed for each unit in the rack, and notice where the PDUs can be most conveniently located. NOTE Due to power requirements, each PDU will support fewer LPr servers than it has receptacles. Decide whether to orient the PDU vertically or horizontally. 18