HP ProLiant SL6000/SL6500 Scalable System Cabling Guide

Hardware installation 5
Rack compatibility
In general, the SL6500 Scalable System requires a deeper rack than the SL6000 Scalable System. In some
cases, a rack extender can provide the necessary depth.
Server chassis
HP 10000 Rack
Series
HP Intelligent Rack
Series
Third-party rack Telco rack
SL6000
47.24 in (1200 mm) 47.24 in (1200 mm) Minimum 1000 mm
deep, RETMA
19-inch rails and
sufficient load
capacity
Minimum 1000 mm
deep, RETMA 19-inch
rails and sufficient
load capacity
SL6500
47.24 in (1200
mm), extender
required
47.24 in (1200 mm) Minimum 1200 mm
deep, RETMA
19-inch rails and
sufficient load
capacity
Minimum 1200 mm
deep, RETMA 19-inch
rails and sufficient
load capacity
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see
the product QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/qs).
Bulk rail rack-mounting hardware
The SL6000 can use the bulk rail rack-mounting hardware, which supports up to five 2U servers.
Cable management for third-party racks
For configurations with a third-party rack, HP recommends:
• Using the HP s6500 4U Third Party Rail Kit (PN 601946-B21) to manage the front chassis cabling (this
might require the removal of the rack front door).