HP ProLiant DL145 - Manual (Page 21)

Server Setup
3-2 HP ProLiant DL145 Server User Guide
The entire Rack Resource CD Kit ships with all HP racks. A summary of the content of
each CD follows:
• Rack Builder Pro Configuration Tool
This information helps you to simulate potential rack configurations based on your input.
Rack Builder Pro provides the following information:
— Graphical preview of properly configured racks
— Site planning data, including power requirements, cooling mandates, and physical
specifications
— Ordering information, including required components, part numbers, and appropriate
quantities
• 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
— Coupling multiple racks
The Rack Products Documentation CD enables you to view, search, and print documentation
for HP racks and rack options. It also helps you set up and optimize a rack in a manner that
best fits your environment.
Optimum Environment
When installing the server in a rack, select a location that meets the environmental standards
described in the following sections.
Space and Airflow Requirements
To enable servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following spatial requirements when
deciding where to install the rack:
• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) in the back of the rack.
• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the rear of
another rack or row of racks.