Table Of Contents - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Reference Manual

Contents
1 Preparation for Cabling the NetServer LXr 8500 ........................................ 1
About Cabling the LXr 8500 ........................................................................... 1
Before You Use this Cabling Reference Guide ........................................... 1
The HP NetServer LXr 8500 ...................................................................... 1
Site Preparation............................................................................................. 2
Site Preparation Checklist.......................................................................... 3
Site Preparation -- Circuit Breakers............................................................ 4
Rack Assembly and Cabling Cautions and Warnings ..................................... 5
Unterminated Power Cords Require Licensed Electrician........................... 5
Prevent Electrical Shock............................................................................ 6
Prevent Damage to Components............................................................... 6
Generic Rack Assembly Steps....................................................................... 7
Suggested Method for Building an HP NetServer Rack Installation ............ 7
2 Rack Cabling References .......................................................................... 15
Rack Configuration Tools............................................................................. 15
Power Cabling References and Guidelines .................................................. 15
Power Considerations for the HP NetServer LXr 8500 ............................. 15
Power Cables and Components Available ............................................... 16
Power Distribution Units .......................................................................... 18
Guidelines for Powering the LXr in a Rack ............................................... 21
Power and Current for Estimating Supply Needs...................................... 22
Data Cabling References and Guidelines..................................................... 25
Key Cabling Guidelines Used in Developing a Rack Layout ..................... 25
Cable Guide Placement Considerations Due to Data Cable Lengths........ 25
Cooling Requirements for the LXr 8500 ....................................................... 26
3 Procedure for Connecting and Routing Cables to the LXr 8500 ............. 27
Step 1: Prepare to Cable the HP NetServer LXr 8500 .................................. 27
Assess How Components Will be Connected to the Server...................... 27
Attach Cable Guide to Rack Column........................................................ 27
Mount the Cable Management Arm ......................................................... 27
Mount Power Distribution Units................................................................ 28
Step 2: Connect the LXr 8500 Data Cables to Peripheral Components......... 28
Plan Data Connections ............................................................................ 28
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