HP ProLiant DL380 Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 Server High-Density Deplo - Page 1

White Paper March 2002 14UH-0701A-WWEN Prepared by Industry Standard Server Group Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Executive Summary 1 Symbols in Text 3 Symbols on Equipment 3 Server Warnings 4 Rack Warnings 4 Where to Find Information ..........5 Introduction 5 Power, Thermal, and Weight Information 10 Power Distribution Units and Power Cords 11 Console Management Systems 16 Planning Rack Configurations 19 Installation Procedures 26 Appendix A − Related Documents 34 Appendix B − Parts Reference 35 Appendix C - Power and Thermal Budgeting 38 Appendix D − Connecting Multiple Racks 43 Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 Server High-Density Deployment in Compaq Racks Abstract: This white paper is intended for use as a planning guide to expedite concentrated deployments of several Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers in a Compaq rack. Use this white paper in conjunction with documents for the ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server and Compaq rack deployment products. This paper is intended for Field Systems Engineers (FSEs) and customers (IT managers, system managers, account managers, and installers). Executive Summary Many business enterprises and service providers use network infrastructure and web applications that work best on dedicated servers. This creates the need to fit a large number of smaller servers into existing server rooms and data centers. Compaq meets this need with the density-optimized line of ProLiant servers such as the ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server. At a height of 2U each, up to 21 ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers can fit in a single Compaq 42U rack. While the ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server has clear space saving benefits, its compressed size presents new challenges for rapid server deployment, as well as cable management and environmental considerations. Compaq engineers have developed innovations in rapid high-volume deployment and improved cable management for large installations of ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers. This white paper introduces planning, power and thermal considerations, server and rack requirements, and installation configurations. It also outlines the products associated with high-volume deployment in Compaq rack configurations. IMPORTANT: This document discusses only the ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server, the Compaq 7000- and 9000-series racks, and related Compaq rack options. This document does not discuss other Compaq servers or products or racks not manufactured by Compaq.