Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Racks

Guidelines and Best Practices
June 2000
128H-0400A-WWEN
Prepared by:
Industry Standard Servers Division
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...............1
SAFETY GUIDELINES...................5
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT 8
1 INTRODUCTION...................9
2 POWER, THERMAL, AND
WEIGHT INFORMATION...........12
3 CONFIGURATION
CHOICES........................................25
4 INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES...............................55
APPENDIX A -- RELATED
DOCUMENTS.................................82
APPENDIX B -- PARTS
REFERENCE..................................83
Compaq Ultra-Dense Server
Deployment in Compaq Racks
Abstract: This white paper is intended for use as a planning guideline to
expedite concentrated deployment of many Compaq
 ProLiant  DL360
servers in a Compaq rack. This white paper should be used in conjunction
with documents for the ProLiant DL360 server and Compaq rack
deployment products. This paper is intended for Field Systems Engineers
(FSEs) and customers (IT managers, system managers, account managers,
and installers).
Executive Summary
Today's Internet world drives the need for unprecedented levels of server
based computing. Enterprises and Service Providers have found that many
of their network infrastructure and web applications work best on dedicated
servers. This has driven the need to fit more and smaller servers into
existing server rooms and data centers. Compaq fulfills this need with the
density-optimized line of ProLiant servers. The ProLiant DL360, just 1U
high, supports up to 42 servers in a single rack. While the space-saving
benefits are clear, the server also presents new challenges such as the need
for rapid deployment of servers into a rack, as well as environmental and
cable management.
Development of the ProLiant DL360 server is the result of close customer
collaboration and the long Compaq tenure in developing servers for space
constrained rack environments. Compaq engineers have produced
innovations in rapid volume deployment and improved cable management
for large installations of ProLiant DL360 servers. This white paper outlines
the products needed for specific Compaq rack deployment configurations,
including diagrams and parts lists for ease of planning.
Note: This document covers only the ProLiant DL360 server, the Compaq
9000- and 7000-series racks, and related Compaq rack options. This
document does not cover other Compaq servers or products, and racks not
manufactured by Compaq.
IMPORTANT: You may find it helpful to use the hyperlinks to locate
sections in this white paper that apply to specific environments and print the
applicable pages. For best visual quality, use a printer that optimizes the
appearance of the graphics.