Table Of Contents - HP D7171A - NetServer - LPr Manual

Contents
1 Preparation for Cabling the NetServer LH 6000r........................................ 1
About Cabling the LH 6000r........................................................................... 1
Before You Use this Reference Guide ....................................................... 1
The HP NetServer LH 6000r...................................................................... 1
Site Preparation............................................................................................. 2
Site Preparation Checklist.......................................................................... 3
Site Preparation -- Circuit Breakers............................................................ 5
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 LH 6000r ............................. 15
Power Cables and Components Available ............................................... 16
Power Distribution Units .......................................................................... 19
Guidelines for Powering the LH 6000r in a Rack ...................................... 23
Power and Current for Estimating Supply Needs...................................... 24
Data Cabling References and Guidelines..................................................... 29
Key Cabling Guidelines Used in Developing a Rack Layout ..................... 29
Cable Guide Placement Considerations Due to Data Cable Lengths........ 29
Cooling Requirements for the LH 6000r ....................................................... 30
3 Procedure for Connecting and Routing Cables to the LH 6000r ............. 31
Step 1: Prepare to Cable the HP NetServer LH 6000r .................................. 31
Assess How Components Will be Connected to the Server...................... 31
Attach Cable Guide to Rack Column........................................................ 31
Mount the Cable Management Arm ......................................................... 31
Mount Power Distribution Units................................................................ 32
Step 2: Connect the LH 6000r Data Cables to Peripheral Components ........ 32
Plan Data Connections ............................................................................ 32
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