HP Modular Cooling System Getting Started Guide

HP Modular Cooling System 200/100

200/100.

Site Preparation Guide

Abstract

This document provides site preparation guidance for the MCS-

Part Number: 749810-001
June 2014
Edition: 1

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Contents

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Product overview .......................................................................................................................................... 8

Key components ......................................................................................................................................... 12

MCS-100 components ...................................................................................................................... 13

MCS-200 components ...................................................................................................................... 15

Physical specifications ................................................................................................................................ 17

Electrical specifications ............................................................................................................................... 18

Facility planning for implementation .............................................................................................. 20

Facility planning overview ........................................................................................................................... 20

Space and positioning considerations .......................................................................................................... 20

Delivery space requirements .............................................................................................................. 21

Maneuvering space requirements ....................................................................................................... 21

Operational space requirements ........................................................................................................ 23

System positioning ........................................................................................................................... 25

Cable openings ............................................................................................................................... 26

Cabinet leveling feet ......................................................................................................................... 29

Floor loading considerations ............................................................................................................. 37

Electrical considerations .............................................................................................................................. 40

System grounding ............................................................................................................................ 41

Voltage fluctuations and outages ....................................................................................................... 43

Electrical planning around water-handling components ........................................................................ 43

Connecting to facility A/C power ...................................................................................................... 43

Coolant source planning ............................................................................................................................. 45

Plumbing considerations ................................................................................................................... 46

Piping approaches ........................................................................................................................... 51

Hose openings ................................................................................................................................. 52

Raised floor cutouts for the MCS unit .................................................................................................. 55

Chilled water system components ....................................................................................................... 67

Typical plumbing installation guidelines .............................................................................................. 70

Coolant requirements .................................................................................................................................. 71

General thermal requirements ............................................................................................................ 71

Cooling loop sizing .......................................................................................................................... 72

Determining heat load capacities ....................................................................................................... 72

Acceptable water quality specifications .............................................................................................. 78

Additional water precautions ............................................................................................................. 78

Plumbing materials to avoid .............................................................................................................. 79

Environmental considerations ...................................................................................................................... 79

Control system ........................................................................................................................................... 79

Before installing and running active components ................................................................................. 79

Appendix A: Forms and checklists ................................................................................................ 81

Delivery survey form ................................................................................................................................... 81

Pre-installation checklists ............................................................................................................................. 82

Site preparation checklist .................................................................................................................. 82

Contents 3

Appendix B: Conversion factors and formulas ................................................................................ 85

Conversion factors and formulas .................................................................................................................. 85

Conversion factors for refrigeration .................................................................................................... 85

Metric equivalents ............................................................................................................................ 85

kVa conversions ............................................................................................................................... 85

Formulas ......................................................................................................................................... 85

Regulatory information ................................................................................................................ 86

Safety and regulatory compliance ................................................................................................................ 86

Turkey RoHS material content declaration ..................................................................................................... 86

Ukraine RoHS material content declaration ................................................................................................... 86

Warranty information ................................................................................................................................. 86

Regulatory requirements for EXIT signs .......................................................................................................... 86

Support and other resources ........................................................................................................ 88

Before you contact HP ................................................................................................................................ 88

HP contact information ................................................................................................................................ 88

Acronyms and abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 89

Documentation feedback ............................................................................................................. 91

Index ......................................................................................................................................... 92

Contents 4

Overview

Overview

The MCS-200/100 is a supplemental cooling system for data centers. It is offered in four configurations:

• MCS-100 unit (single-rack configuration)

Overview 5

• MCS-100 unit (dual-rack configuration)

Overview 6