HP ProLiant DL380 - Where to Find Information

HP ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 Server High-Density Deployment
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Where to Find
Information
This white paper is divided into sections that address important aspects of planning and installing a
high-volume of ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 servers in HP branded or Compaq branded 7000-,
9000-, and 10000-series racks. Table 1 describes the information each section discusses and Table
2 outlines the appropriate steps to follow for high-volume server deployment.
Table 1. Where to Find Information
Section Description Where to
Find
Introduction Explains the purpose and scope of this white paper and
provides a glossary of terms
Page 7
Understanding Power, Thermal,
Weight, and Console
Management Considerations
Lists important information about the server, HP or Compaq
branded racks, PDUs, and related options to help choose a
rack configuration. Also explains calculating deratings.
Page 8
Power Distribution Units Discusses specifics of PDU choices Page 15
Console Management Systems Discusses different options for server management Page 19
Planning Rack Configurations Discusses issues related to deciding on rack configurations Page 21
Installation Procedures Describes installation procedures Page 25
Table 2. Steps for High-Volume Server Deployment
Step Description
Step 1 Choose PDUs from Table 8.
Step 2 Determine the PDUs and related options from Table 10 and Table 11.
Step 3 Determine rack configuration. See Planning Rack Configurations.
Step 4 Determine rail, console, and cable configurations. See Rack Management Systems.
Step 5 Install the ProLiant DL380 Generation 3 server. See the Installation Procedures.