System Fans

Fully redundant hot plug fans ship standard (N+1).

 

 

OS Support

Microsoft Windows Server 2000

 

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

 

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, R2

 

Microsoft Windows Server 2008

 

Novell NetWare

 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

 

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

 

SCO UnixWare, OpenServer

 

VMware Virtualization Software

 

Solaris 10 32/64-bit

 

NOTE: For more complete and up-to-date information on how to buy server operating systems

 

from HP please visit the OS product site at:

 

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/OEM.html.

 

NOTE: For a more complete and up-to-date listing of supported OSs and versions, please visit

 

our OS Support Matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/supportos.

 

NOTE: For an up-to-date listing of the latest software and drivers available for your server, please

 

select your server: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Product.jsp?lang=en&cc

 

=us&taskId=135&prodTypeId=15351&prodCatId=241435.

 

NOTE: For more Linux OS support & certification information, please visit our the ProLiant &

 

BladeSystem Server Linux matrix:

 

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hpLinuxcert.html

 

NOTE: For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers, please visit the

 

VMware Server Support Matrix at:

 

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/vmware/hpvmwarecert.html.

 

 

Rack Airflow

Rack 10000 series Cabinets

Requirements

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: 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: 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.

 

NOTE: For additional information, refer to the Setup and Installation Guide or the Documentation

 

CD provided with the server, or to the server documentation located in the Support section at the

 

following URL: www.hp.com/servers/dl380.

 

 

Rack Kit

The HP ProLiant DL380 quick deploy rail system provides tool-free support for racks with square

 

or round mounting holes (including Compaq/HP 7000*, 9000, 10000 and HP series), with an

 

adjustment range of 24" - 36". The ambidextrous cable management arm can be mounted on

 

either the left or right side for improved cable management.

 

NOTE: Cable management arm must be removed to access hot-plug power supplies when the

 

cable management arm is mounted on the right.

 

*NOTE: High Airflow Inserts (High Air Flow Rack Door Insert for the 7142 Rack (single) - PN:

 

327281-B21; or High Air Flow Rack Door Insert for the 7142 Rack (6-pack) - PN: 327281-B22)

 

are required to support the HP ProLiant DL380 G5 in 7000 series racks. The DL380 G5 Cable

 

Management Arm is not supported on 7000 series racks.

 

 

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