Quickspecs – HP ProLiant DL180 G5 User Manual

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Rack Airflow

Rack Airflow
Requirements

Requirements

Rack 10000 series Cabinets

Rack 10000 series Cabinets
The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling
efficiency for rack-mounted servers. The 10000 Series Racks provide enhanced airflow for maximum
cooling, allowing these racks to be fully loaded with servers using the latest processors.

CAUTION:

CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure
adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:

Front and rear doors: If your 42U server rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow 830
square inches (5,350 sq cm) of hole evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow
(equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be a
minimum of 2.75 inches (7 cm).

CAUTION:

CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill all remaining empty front panel U-spaces in the rack. This
arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling
that can lead to thermal damage.

Rack Kit

HP ProLiant DL180 rack models have fixed rails which provide support for round or square mounting
holes, including Compaq/HP 7000, 9000, 10000 and HP series), with an adjustment range of 26" -
36".

Telco and Threaded Hole

Telco and Threaded Hole
Rack Support

Rack Support

Support for all 2-post Telco racks and threaded hole racks requires an additional option kit from Rack
Solutions. The Rack Solutions brackets can be purchased at:

http://www.racksolutions.com/hp

Factory Express Portfolio

Factory Express Portfolio
for Servers and Storage

for Servers and Storage

HP Factory Express offers configuration, customization, integration and deployment services for HP
servers and storage products. Customers can choose how their factory solutions are built, tested,
integrated, shipped and deployed.

Factory Express offers service packages for simple configuration, racking, installation, complex
configuration and design services as well as individual factory services, such as image loading, asset
tagging, and custom packaging. HP products supported through Factory Express include a wide array of
servers and storage: HP Integrity, HP ProLiant, HP ProLiant Server Blades, HP BladeSystem, HP 9000
servers as well as the MSAxxxx, VA7xxx, EVA, XP, rackable tape libraries and configurable network
switches.

For more information on Factory Express services for your specific server model please contact your sales
representative or go to:

http://www.hp.com/go/factory-express

HP Enterprise

HP Enterprise
Configurator

Configurator

The HP eCo-Enterprise Configurator now provides factory default racking for our HP hardware portfolio.
This approach is aligned with our strategic direction to meet the needs and expectations of our valued
customers. If you require "custom" rack configuration, please contact HP's Customer Business Center or
an Authorized Partner for assistance.

QuickSpecs

HP ProLiant DL180 Generation 5 (G5)

Standard Features

DA - 12903 Worldwide — Version 10 — July 14, 2008

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