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Table 20: Ethernet and FC Cable Requirements (continued) Interconnect F-GbE2 Interconnect Kit Storage Connectivity Kit Ethernet 1 to 8 optical cables with LC connectors per server blade enclosure 1 to 4 cables per server blade enclosure 1 cable for the centralized server blade management module on enclosures with enhanced backplane components N/A FC Requires Storage Connectivity Kit Same as RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 Deployment considerations: ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switches The C-GbE Interconnect Kit provides eight 10/100T and four 10/100/1000T external Ethernet ports all with RJ-45 connectors; one to twelve ports may be used. Therefore, plan on one to twelve network cables (CAT5 or better) per server blade enclosure. The F-GbE Interconnect Kit provides eight 10/100T external Ethernet ports with RJ-45 connectors and four 1000SX external Ethernet ports with LC connectors; one to twelve ports may be used. Therefore, plan on one to eight network cables (CAT5 or better) and one to four optical network cables per server blade enclosure. LC-to-SC optical connector converters can be used if SC connectors are preferred. HP BladeSystem rack specifications HP BladeSystem enclosures are designed to fit in the following HP ProLiant and third-party racks: • HP ProLiant 10000 Series Racks (recommended) • ProLiant 9000 Series Racks • Telco racks (optional telco rack kit available) Server blade enclosures fit in 6U of panel height in a standard 19-inch wide rack. The enclosure dimensions are: • Height-26.7 cm (10.5 in) • Width-44.5 cm (17.5 in) • Depth- 71.8 cm (28.25 in) deep The following minimum rack specifications should be considered when deploying server blade systems in third-party racks and cabinets: • Compatible with 19-in Standard EIA rail sets • EIA rail-to-rail depth is 73.66 to 76.20 cm (29 to 30 in) • Cabinet depth must be at least 91.44 cm (36 in) deep overall [additional minimum 8.89 cm (3.5 in) clearance from rear RETMA rail to rear door, inclusive in the 91.44 cm (36 in) overall depth] • Ample room for top and bottom cable egress [approximately 20.32 sq cm (8 sq in) for full rack configuration with the patch panel] • Must be capable of supporting 725.75 kg (1600 lb) for full rack configuration • Perforated front and rear doors to accommodate front-to-back cooling • Must have 65% open perforation on server blade enclosure doors to support airflow requirements 44