HP LH4r HP Netserver LXr 8500 Reference Guide - Page 3

Contents 1 Preparation for Cabling the NetServer LXr 8500 1 About Cabling the LXr 8500 1 Before You Use this Cabling Reference Guide 1 The HP NetServer LXr 8500 1 Site Preparation 2 Site Preparation Checklist 3 Site Preparation -- Circuit Breakers 4 Rack Assembly and Cabling Cautions and Warnings 5 Unterminated Power Cords Require Licensed Electrician 5 Prevent Electrical Shock 6 Prevent Damage to Components 6 Generic Rack Assembly Steps 7 Suggested Method for Building an HP NetServer Rack Installation 7 2 Rack Cabling References 15 Rack Configuration Tools 15 Power Cabling References and Guidelines 15 Power Considerations for the HP NetServer LXr 8500 15 Power Cables and Components Available 16 Power Distribution Units 18 Guidelines for Powering the LXr in a Rack 21 Power and Current for Estimating Supply Needs 22 Data Cabling References and Guidelines 25 Key Cabling Guidelines Used in Developing a Rack Layout 25 Cable Guide Placement Considerations Due to Data Cable Lengths........ 25 Cooling Requirements for the LXr 8500 26 3 Procedure for Connecting and Routing Cables to the LXr 8500 27 Step 1: Prepare to Cable the HP NetServer LXr 8500 27 Assess How Components Will be Connected to the Server 27 Attach Cable Guide to Rack Column 27 Mount the Cable Management Arm 27 Mount Power Distribution Units 28 Step 2: Connect the LXr 8500 Data Cables to Peripheral Components......... 28 Plan Data Connections 28 iii