To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when deciding where to install a rack:
HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the cabinet.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and damage to
the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings.
When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with blanking panels to maintain proper airflow.
CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty
vertical 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.
The 9000 and 10000 Series Racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for ventilation.
CAUTION: When using a Compaq branded 7000 Series
rack, you must install the high airflow rack door insert [P/N
327281-B21 (42U) or P/N 157847-B21 (22U)] to provide proper
front-to-back airflow and cooling.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the
following additional requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to
prevent damage to the equipment: