iv Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers Setup and Installation Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer: Rick Chew Project: Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers Setup and Installation Guide Comments:
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Introduction
continued
Major Hardware Options..................................................................................... 1-9
Server Configuration and Management.............................................................. 1-10
Compaq SmartStart .................................................................................... 1-10
Compaq System Configuration Utility ........................................................1-10
Windows NT Utilities................................................................................. 1-11
NetWare Utilities........................................................................................ 1-11
Compaq Insight Manager............................................................................ 1-11
Compaq Integrated Management Log.......................................................... 1-12
Compaq Integrated Remote Console ........................................................... 1-12
Compaq Integrated Management Display.................................................... 1-13
Security............................................................................................................. 1-13
Software Security Features ......................................................................... 1-13
Hardware Security Features........................................................................ 1-14
Service Features................................................................................................ 1-14
Server Registration............................................................................................ 1-14
Routine Maintenance......................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2
Server Installation
Preparing the Server............................................................................................ 2-1
Optimum Environment........................................................................................2-2
Space Requirements ..................................................................................... 2-3
Power Requirements..................................................................................... 2-3
Grounding....................................................................................................2-4
Temperature Requirements........................................................................... 2-4
Airflow Requirements .................................................................................. 2-6
Unpacking the Shipping Boxes............................................................................2-7
Removing the Shipping Brackets and Screws....................................................... 2-8
Locating the Server Access Panel Labels and
System Interlock Status Indicators .............................................................. 2-11
Rack Warnings and Precautions......................................................................... 2-12
Server Warnings and Precautions....................................................................... 2-12
Attaching the Slide Rails to the Server............................................................... 2-13
Attaching the Slide Rails to the Mounting Brackets............................................ 2-14
Attaching the Slide Rail Assembly to the Rack ..................................................2-16
Marking the Rack with the Template........................................................... 2-16
Inserting Cage Nuts into the Rack Frame .................................................... 2-18
Installing the Slide Rail Assembly to the Rack ............................................ 2-19
Installing the Server into the Rack .....................................................................2-20
Attaching the Cable Management Arm Bracket and Cable Management Arm..... 2-23
Installing the Cable Management Arm Bracket ...........................................2-23
Installing the Cable Management Arm........................................................ 2-24