Chapter 1
HP Carrier Grade Blade Server bh3710 Overview
Introduction
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HP Carrier Grade Blade Server bh3710
Overview
Introduction
HP Carrier Grade Blade Server bh3710 provides customers with a single chassis that will accommodate 10
full size Compact PCI (CPCI) standard blades (6U x 160mm) (called Server Blades) in the front slots and 10
half size CPCI blades (6U x 80mm) called Rear Transition Module (RTM) Server Blades, in the rear slots. The
chassis can either stand alone or mounts in a standard 19-inch, two column EIA rack.
Site Preparation Guide Contents
Before preparing your site for an HP Carrier Grade Blade Server bh3710, familiarize yourself with the
components that comprise the bh3710. Use the following reference to determine where you would like to
start.
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Chapter 1—provides an overview of the bh3710 components.
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Chapter 2—provides specific information for ensuring that the site is ready when the bh3710 Blade
Server arrives.
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Appendix A—provides specifications and requirements necessary to ensure the environment provided is
suitable for operating the Blade Server.
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Appendix B—provides power plug configuration information.
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Appendix C—provides conversion factors and formulas used for determining site environment
requirements.
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Glossary—provides a glossary of terms most commonly used in this manual.
