HP Netserver LP 2000r User Guide

Chapter 7 Rack Mounting the HP Netserver (4-Post)

Safety Precautions

Always keep the following safety and environmental issues in mind, especially if

you install the HP Netserver in a non-HP rack environment:

Optimum Operating Environment - The optimum operating conditions

for the HP Netserver is in an environmental controlled computer room with

a temperature range of 20 to 22

°C (68 to 72°F) at 40 to 60% relative

humidity.

• Maximum Ambient Temperature - Ensure the maximum ambient

temperature does not exceed 35

°C (95° F).

• Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature - The ambient operating

temperature within a closed or multi-unit rack assembly is likely to exceed

the room’s ambient temperature. Ensure the temperature within the rack

itself does not exceed 35

°C (95°F).

• Reduced Air Flow - As you mount equipment in the rack, ensure you

allow enough air flow for safe operation of the equipment. The Netserver’s

fans will only operate correctly if both front and rear doors of the rack

allow free air flow (perforated openings), or are removed.

• Mechanical Loading - Uneven mechanical loading within the rack can

cause hazardous conditions. To prevent this in your installation plans,

place the heaviest components in the bottom of the rack, mounting all

components as low in the rack as is practical.

• Circuit Overloading - Ensure the total configuration of equipment in the

rack does not overload the supply circuit. Check the nameplate ratings on

all equipment. Consider the effect of circuit overloading on overcurrent

protection and supply wiring.

• Reliable Earth Grounding - Ensure rack-mounted equipment is reliably

grounded. Give particular attention to supply connections that are not

direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of non-HP power

strips).