HP proliant dl380 Manual De Usuario

 

Setup 29 

Rack planning resources 

The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000, 10000, and H9 series racks. 

For more information on the content of each resource, refer to the rack resource kit documentation. 
If you intend to deploy and configure multiple servers in a single rack, refer to the white paper on high-

 

Optimum environment 

When installing the server in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in 

this section. 

 

Space and airflow requirements 

To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when 

deciding where to install a rack: 

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Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack. 

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Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack. 

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Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another 

rack or row of racks. 

HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, 

the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the 

cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the 

cabinet. 

  

 

CAUTION:

  To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the 

ventilation openings. 

  

When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the 

components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with 

blanking panels to maintain proper airflow. 

  

 

CAUTION:

  Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This 

arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper 

cooling that can lead to thermal damage. 

  

The 9000 and 10000 Series Racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the 

front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for ventilation.  

  

 

CAUTION:

  When using a Compaq branded 7000 Series rack, you must install the high 

airflow rack door insert [P/N 327281-B21 (42U) or P/N 157847-B21 (22U)] to provide 

proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.