All rack-mountable products are designed to fit our industry-standard 19-inch wide racks. HP offers several racks to meet your system needs.
Racks and rack-mountable components are typically described using "U" measurements. One "U" is 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) high.
This sturdy, industrial-strength rack series offers the following features:

• Models-Rack 9122 (22U), Rack 9136 (36U), Rack 9142 (42U) and Rack 9842 (42U)
• Universal-Accommodates all HP equipment (ProLiant, Alpha, StorageWorks, UPS, PDU) in addition to some third party equipment
• Design-Perforated front and back doors which allows for high air flow and cooling; solid side panels

NOTE: Side Panels ship standard on the 9122 model only. They are optional for the 9136, 9142 and 9842 models.

• Unique frame, rail and door design
• Thermal integrity
• Security provisions
• Flexibility
• Custom expandability
• Powerful Warranty

The Rack 9000 Series offers protection, price and performance and quality. The following are a few of the many benefits that come standard:

• Unique Frame and Rail Design - enables fast assembly, easy mounting and outstanding structural integrity. Equipment installation effort is dramatically reduced because the vertical mounting system was specifically designed to minimize the time required to install Compaq products, and can be used with many other non-Compaq products as well.
• Thermal Integrity - Front to back natural convection cooling is greatly enhanced by the innovative multi-angled design of the front door. For additional heat removal, an optional roof mounted fan kit can be easily installed.
• Security Provisions - Front and rear doors are lockable, which provides the necessary level of security to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Flexibility - Outstanding cable management features make it easy to develop effective and easy to maintain configurations.

Regardless of how you look at it, the Rack 9000 Series of rack cabinets provides everything customers need in a rack cabinet. From simplified management, low total cost of ownership, investment protection, industry-standard support and industry-leading breakthroughs, the 9000 series has it all.

• Exclusive product options and accessories that optimize rack space utilization
• TFT5010R - 2U Flat panel rackmount monitor
• Sidewall mounting kits for options such as power distribution units (PDU)
• Cost-saving Server Console Switches (KVM) with multiple mounting options
• TFT5600 RKM - 1U Integrated Keyboard and Monitor
• Console Management Controller (CMC) for remote and on-site monitoring of rack environment
• Highest levels of system management, performance, construction and compatibility

• Investment security across all mainstream HP server and storage products
• Well designed and crafted options provide unlimited flexibility in growing or adapting the 9000 series of rack cabinets to specific requirements and custom needs.
• Advanced product integration and quality provides high system reliability.

• All products are 19 inch RETMA standard and will support most third-party equipment.
• Extensive evaluation, and testing across all critical platforms

• The Rack 9000 is the only 42U rack cabinet on the market that is under two meters high! Now total configurations can be developed for a 42U rack and meet most door height requirements.
• Price per value of rack functions is better than what any other IT company can offer.
• HP is the only company to provide a very robust line of options and accessories that are designed to support HP products.

HP's reputation for providing the highest quality products throughout the entire enterprise is based on our strategic partnerships, extensive product research, product development and product testing processes.

• Unique frame and rail design minimizes time necessary to install products in rack cabinet.
• Product selection
  • 42U @ 2.0 M
  • 36U @ 1.7 M
  • 22U @ 1.1 M
• All mainstream Compaq server and storage products are easily managed with our seamless enterprise integration process.

• Exclusive 42U in a two-meter rack cabinet height for easy door clearance
• Price per value of rack functions is the best in the industry.
• The only company to provide a very robust line of options and accessories that are designed to support HP products
  

• Stand-alone telephone support
• Rights to new license version
• Media and documentation updates

• Installation services
• On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
• Response time upgrades during the warranty period
• Post-warranty coverage
• RAID setup and performance consulting via statement of work

For additional hardware installation and maintenance information, please refer to the URLs listed below:
http://www.compaq.com/services/carepaq/us/install/
http://www.compaq.com/services/carepaq/us/hardware/ .
NOTE: These Web sites are available in English only.

• Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours
• Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours
• Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years

NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details.

Sample part numbers:

• FM-**XHW-36, 3 year, uplift to 5 x 9, Next Day Response
• FM-**4HR-36, 3 year, uplift to 5 x 9, 4-hour Response
• FM-**724-36, 3 year, uplift to 7 x 24, 4-hour Response

** represents a two-digit, product-specific code

• Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage.
• Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration.
• Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required.
• Care Pack services are prepaid.

For additional Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers, please refer to the URL listed below:
http://www.compaq.com/services/carepaq/index.html.
NOTE: This Web site is available in English only.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.