Rack Space Requirements for an HP DL320G5p

• Hewlett-Packard sells the HP Proliant DL320 Generation 5p server to corporate customers. It markets the DL320 G5p as an enterprise rack-server at an entry-level price. The DL320 G5p is enclosed in a single rack unit (1U) chassis, and it is designed to fit in a standard 19-inch rack. Given the size of this HP computer, it requires minimal space in a server rack.

Width

• The HP DL320 G5p server is designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch wide server rack.

Height

• The HP DL320 G5p server comes in a standard 1U form-factor height, which is equivalent to 1.7 inches or 4.32 centimeters.

Depth

• The chassis of the HP DL320 G5p server is 26.85-inches deep or 68.2 centimeters.

Airflow

• Hewlett-Packard recommends a minimum side clearance of 2.75 inches (seven centimeters) for the DL320 G5p to ensure adequate airflow for cooling the system.

Power

• The HP DL320 G5p server is rated at a constant 400 watts of power draw, which is equivalent to 1710 British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour.