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Compaq ProLiant 5500 and 5500R Servers Setup and Installation Guide
For use with Pentium II Xeon and Pentium III Xeon processor-based servers only
Writer: Michele Wray Project: Compaq ProLiant 5500 and 5500R Servers Setup and Installation Guide Comments: 328470-002
File Name: D-CH03.DOC Last Saved On: 2/8/99 10:49 AM
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Rack Resource Kit
The Compaq Installing Rack Products information is included with your server.
The Rack Builder Configuration information and the Rack Information Library
can be found on the web on the Compaq website at
www. compaq.com
. The
entire Rack Resource Kit PN 298721-001 ships with all Compaq racks and can
be ordered through a Compaq authorized reseller. A summary of the Kit
contents follows:
■ Rack Builder Configuration Tool
This information allows you to simulate potential Compaq Rack configurations
based on your input. Rack Builder provides the information such as:
❏ Graphical preview of properly configured racks
❏ Site planning data, including power requirements, cooling
mandates, and physical specifications
❏ Ordering information, including required servers, part numbers, and
appropriate quantities
■ Installing Rack Products
This information gives a visual overview of operations required to configure a
Compaq rack with rack-mountable servers. This covers key configuration steps
such as:
❏ Site planning
❏ Installation of rack-mountable servers and rack options
❏ Cabling
❏ Coupling multiple racks together
■ Rack Information Library information
This information allows you to view, search, and print documentation for
Compaq racks and rack options. It also assists in the setup and optimization of
your new Compaq rack to best fit the needs of your environment.
In addition to these supplied items, you may need:
■ Torx T-15 screwdriver
■ Phillips screwdriver