HP ProLiant SL6000/SL6500 Scalable System Cabling Guide
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Power cabling
Power requirements and considerations
When calculating power for the scalable system, be sure to include power for network switches, UPS
devices, and other options.
To supply adequate power to the scalable system, observe the power input requirements for each type of
server power supply, and then provide the sufficient number of PDUs and distribution cables or devices.
Specification 460 W power supply 750 W power supply 1200 W power supply
Rated input voltage
100 to 120 VAC
200 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
200 to 240 VAC
100 to 120 VAC
200 to 240 VAC
Rated input frequency
50 Hz to 60 Hz 50 Hz to 60 Hz 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Rated input current
5.5 A at 100 VAC
2.6 A at 200 VAC
8.9 A at 100 VAC
4.3 A at 200 VAC
10 A at 100 VAC
4.9 A at 200 VAC
Rated input power
(AC input)
526 W at 100 V
505 W at 200 V
857 W at 100 V
824 W at 200 V
930 W at 100 V
1348 W at 200 V
BTUs per hour
(AC input)
1773 at 120 V
1725 at 200 V to 240 V
2892 at 120 V
2812 at 200 V to 240 V
3530 at 120 V
4600 at 200 V to 240 V
PDU support
The HP ProLiant SL6000/SL6500 Scalable System uses PDUs to provide power to the servers. Many PDU
configurations are possible. For rack-mounting instructions and locations, see the documentation provided
with the PDU.
HP recommends using fixed-cord mPDUs to supply power to components in the rack.
Depending on the server power supply configuration, each mPDU (at high line voltage) can support the
following:
• Up to 10 servers (with two power supplies each)
• Up to 20 servers (with one power supply each)
For a list of supported mPDUs, see the product QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/qs).
To obtain supported mPDUs, contact an authorized reseller or see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower).
Extension bar support
To distribute power from the PDUs, use the appropriate type of cables and power connector to connect to the
server power supplies.
For servers with 460-W or 750-W power supplies, HP recommends using fixed-cord extension bars with
mPDUs.