HP ProLiant DL140 Server Setup and Installation Guide 2
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Planning the Server Installation
Server Installation Overview
The following steps give an overview of the required procedures for installing the ProLiant
DL140 server:
IMPORTANT: Before beginning the following procedures, refer to the Important Safety
Information guide that shipped with the server.
1. Select an appropriate site for the server.
2. Unpack the server and rack-mounting hardware.
3. Install other options.
Refer to Chapter 3, “Installing Hardware Options.” Other options include additional memory,
hard drives, expansion boards, and external storage devices.
4. Set internal switches, if necessary. For detailed information on relevant switches, refer to
Appendix D, “LEDs and Switch”
5. Install the rack rails. Refer to “Installing the Fixed Rack Rails,” in Chapter 4, “Server
Installation.”
6. Mount the server in the rack. Refer to “Inserting the Server into the Rack,” in Chapter 4,
“Server Installation.”
7. Connect the power cord and peripheral devices. Refer to “Connecting the Peripheral Device
Cables and the Power Cord,” in Chapter 4, “Server Installation.”
Optimum Environment
When installing these servers in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards
described in the following paragraphs.
Space and Airflow Requirements
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following spatial requirements when
deciding where to install an HP, Compaq, Telco, or third-party rack:
• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 inches) in front of the rack.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 inches) behind the rack.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 inches) from the back of the rack to the rear of
another rack or row of racks.
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