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Setup
In this section
Rack planning resources...............................................................................................................31
Optimum environment..................................................................................................................32
Rack warnings ..............................................................................................................................35
Shipping contents .........................................................................................................................36
Rack mounting hardware kit contents ..........................................................................................37
Converting rails for round-hole racks...........................................................................................38
Installing a storage system into the rack.......................................................................................39
Installing hardware options ..........................................................................................................44
Installing servers...........................................................................................................................44
Choosing a configuration..............................................................................................................44
Cabling the storage system ...........................................................................................................46
Updating firmware........................................................................................................................48
Rack planning resources
The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000,
10000, and H9 series racks. A summary of the content of each resource follows:
• Custom Builder is a web-based service for configuring one or many racks.
Rack configurations can be created using:
– A simple, guided interface
– Build-it-yourself mode
For more information, refer to the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/products/configurator
).
• 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
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