HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server High-Density
Deployment
Table of Contents
December 2003
Industry
Standard
Servers
Technical
White Paper
Abstract 3
Executive Summary 3
Symbols and Warnings 4
Symbols in Text 4
Symbols on Equipment 4
Server Warnings 5
Rack Warnings 5
Where to Find Information 6
Introduction 7
Understanding Power, Thermal, Weight, and Console Management Considerations 8
Power and Thermal Budgeting 10
Input Current and Thermal Dissipation Calculations 12
Measured Input Power 12
Input Power Budget Derating 14
Input Power Budget Allocation 15
Power Distribution Units 15
Selecting Server Power Cords 17
Console Management Systems 19
Planning Rack Configurations 21
Rack Builder Online 21
Special Considerations for Racks 21
Rack Management Systems 22
Standard Square-Hole Rack Rails 22
Round-Hole Rack Solution 22
Telco Rack Solution 22
Cabling Configurations 23
Installation Procedures 25
Server Preparation 26
Rack Preparation 26
Installing PDUs in 36U, 42U, and 47U Racks 26
Routing Power Cords 27
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