HPE Superdome Flex racking in HPE 36U 600x1075mm Adv G2 rack

Goal – install 8s SDFlex in new 1075 G2 HPE rack (P/N: P9K05A)

Step 1) move vertical pillars for 9 (nine) holes

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after…

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Comment: after vertical pillars moving no space for big vertical-mounted PDU left ⇒ use zero-mount PDU

Step 2) mount SDFlex (nothing special)

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Step 3) cable SDFlex modules according to the map (you should have a map)

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Comment: use appropriate cable lengths for airflow and beauty.

Step 4) install face front air door for beauty and correct air flow

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Step 5) install the rest IT components in the rack if needs (example with DL180 Gen9 for OneView management)

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