HP Home Theater Server DL380 manual Installing the DL380 server into a seismic rack

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For information on the installation of the DL380 using the commercial rack mount kit, see the HP website at http://www.hp.com/support/manuals. Under Servers, click ProLiant ml/dl and tc series servers, and select your product.

While not specifically designed for use in seismic rack solutions, the commercial kit was successfully evaluated in the AH343A HP Seismic Rack to the NEBS Zone 4 criteria as part of the DL380 Server NEBS certification.

IMPORTANT: Perform all the steps in the kit with the exception of the steps specified here in this procedure which pertains only to installing a DL380 into a seismic rack.

Hardware kit contents

In addition to the supplied items, you might need:

•Screws that fit the rack

•The appropriate screwdriver for the screws

Installing the rack mount kit

CAUTION: Plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install the heaviest item first, and then continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.

NOTE: The following procedure was performed by HP personnel to install the rack mount kit. This information is provided as an example and a reference to assist in the installation of a DL380 Server into a seismic rack.

1.Unscrew the eight snap-in screws from the mounting rails, and discard the screws.

2.Obtain eight round-hole M5 cage nuts that are intended for use with the seismic rack.

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Contents Carrier-Grade Instructions Page Conversion kit contents Converting to carrier-gradeBefore you start OverviewConverting to carrier-grade Installing the ground lug CablingCable information Nebs chassis groundNetwork cabling Power supplies specifications and cable information Power cable color codesReplacing the fans and power supplies Installing the fans Changing the system maintenance switch settingsVerifying the system maintenance switch setting Changing the system maintenance switch settings Installing the DL380 server into a seismic rack Hardware kit contentsHardware kit contents Installing the DL380 server into a seismic rack Hardware kit contents AM275-9001A

Home Theater Server DL380 specifications

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