HP 50 Modular Smart Array - Manual (Page 15)

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Setup
In this section
Rack planning resources ............................................................................................................... 15
Optimum environment.................................................................................................................. 16
Rack warnings .............................................................................................................................. 19
Shipping contents ......................................................................................................................... 20
Installing the storage enclosure into the rack ............................................................................... 20
Installing hardware options .......................................................................................................... 21
Installing servers........................................................................................................................... 21
Choosing a configuration.............................................................................................................. 22
Cabling the storage enclosure....................................................................................................... 23
Updating firmware........................................................................................................................ 25
Rack planning resources
The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000,
10000, and H9 series racks. A summary of the content of each resource follows:
• Custom Builder is a web-based service for configuring one or many racks.
Rack configurations can be created using:
– A simple, guided interface
– Build-it-yourself mode
For more information, refer to the HP website
(
http://www.hp.com/products/configurator ).
• The Installing Rack Products video provides a visual overview of operations
required for configuring a rack with rack-mountable components. It also
provides the following important configuration steps:
– Planning the site
– Installing rack servers and rack options
– Cabling servers in a rack