HP Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 40c Getting Started Guide
HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 40c G2
Part Number: 695162-002
Site Preparation and Requirements Guide
Abstract
This document provides site preparation guidance for the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 40c G2 (HP POD 40c G2).
August 2012
Edition: 2
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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.
Contents
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 5
About this document .................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety and NEC compliance ....................................................................................................................... 5
Site assessment ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Site preparation ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Site safety and security .............................................................................................................................. 6
Fire detection and suppression .................................................................................................................... 6
HP POD 40c G2 capacities ........................................................................................................... 7
HP POD 40c G2 capacity limitations ........................................................................................................... 7
Electrical power capacities (critical IT power) ...................................................................................... 7
Mechanical cooling capacities .......................................................................................................... 7
Overall system capacities ........................................................................................................................... 7
Site requirements .......................................................................................................................... 8
Site pad ................................................................................................................................................... 8
HP POD 40c G2 weight ............................................................................................................................. 8
Dimensions and clearances ........................................................................................................................ 8
Safety and clearance area .............................................................................................................. 10
Future expansions .......................................................................................................................... 11
Grounding requirements ........................................................................................................................... 11
Utilities ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Humidifier water supply ................................................................................................................. 12
Drainage ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Chilled water supply ...................................................................................................................... 13
Piping materials ............................................................................................................................ 15
Power infrastructure installation ................................................................................................................. 15
Site electrical system ...................................................................................................................... 15
Electrical power system configuration ............................................................................................... 15
Transformers and switchboards ....................................................................................................... 16
Supported facility connections ...................................................................................................... 17
Environmental control system .................................................................................................................... 17
Additional POD connections ..................................................................................................................... 17
Connection portals .................................................................................................................................. 17
Demarcation box .................................................................................................................................... 18
Fire box ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Humidifier .............................................................................................................................................. 20
HP POD 40c G2 security ......................................................................................................................... 20
Fire, safety, and security notifications ......................................................................................................... 20
Environmental considerations ....................................................................................................... 22
Environmental risks .................................................................................................................................. 22
Cold weather .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Areas prone to lightning or power surges ................................................................................................... 22
Seismic activity ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Site plan requirements and actions ............................................................................................... 23
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Completing a site assessment .................................................................................................................... 23
HP Site Preparation Drawing Package ....................................................................................................... 23
Zoning and permit requirements ................................................................................................................ 23
Project coordination ................................................................................................................................. 23
Site planning .......................................................................................................................................... 24
HP POD 40c G2 installation ........................................................................................................... 24
Appendix A: HP site assessment ................................................................................................... 27
HP POD 40c G2 site assessment checklist .................................................................................................. 27
Appendix B: Preparing for delivery ............................................................................................... 31
Pre-delivery tasks ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Installation prerequisites ................................................................................................................. 31
HP POD 40c G2 site readiness checklist .................................................................................................... 31
Appendix C: Regulatory compliance notices .................................................................................. 35
HP POD 40c G2 regulatory compliance ..................................................................................................... 35
Regulatory compliance identification numbers ................................................................................... 35
Federal Communications Commission notice ..................................................................................... 35
Modifications ................................................................................................................................ 35
Cables ......................................................................................................................................... 36
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) .................................................................................................... 36
Glossary .................................................................................................................................... 37
Documentation feedback ............................................................................................................. 39
Index ......................................................................................................................................... 40
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Overview
About this document
This document outlines the site preparation requirements for an HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 40c
G2. The customer must provide a qualified architectural or consulting engineering team to generate
site-specific documents for each HP POD 40c G2 installation, including final site drawings. The customer's
site installation design must comply with all local and national regulations, ordinances, codes, and the
Safety and NEC compliance
specifications listed in this document.
The HP POD 40c G2 is certified to UL 69050-1/IEC 60950-22 as a Modular Data Center Information
Technology Product and classified according to the National Electric Code NFPA 70 in accordance with
NEC (NA) and IEC (EMEA and APJ). Relevant parts of UL1995 are applied to the air handling features of the
product. For more information, see "HP POD 40c G2 regulatory compliance (on page 35)."
The HP POD 40c G2 is not suitable for long-term human occupancy. The HP POD 40c G2 has service access
areas for periodic maintenance and service. These areas must be used only by owner-authorized personnel
who are trained in the maintenance and service of the HP POD 40c G2 components.
IMPORTANT: Before installing the HP POD 40c G2, consult your local AHJ for applicable codes
and to review site-specific location guidelines. If needed, obtain any necessary permits.
Additional considerations for safety and NEC compliance are as follows:
• The HP POD 40c G2 is listed as an Information Technology Equipment Product to UL 60950.
• The HP POD 40c G2 is evaluated as a "non-inhabitable product" that provides "service access" areas
for customer-authorized, qualified, and trained service personnel.
• The electrical connections of the HP POD 40c G2 are evaluated as feeder connections for connection
to an existing facility, and are not suitable as "service entrance" for connection to the utility.
• The HP POD 40c G2 is designed for stationary installation outdoors in a Pollution Degree 3
environment, in restricted access locations, with field wiring terminals provided for permanent supply
connections.
• The HP POD 40c G2 meets the following ratings:
Feature Specification
Category
Protection
Class
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
Rated Overvoltage Category III
Surge protection device
Class1
2°C to 54°C (35.6°F to 129.2°F)
0% to 100% humidity
• As part of the overall certification, relevant sections of the International Building Code have been
applied as part of the design and evaluation. The current design supports wind loads up to 90 mph.
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Site assessment
HP requires a detailed site assessment prior to planning and preparing the customer site location for the HP
POD 40c G2. Consult with HP to schedule a site assessment.
Site preparation
Site preparation must be complete prior to the POD delivery to ensure a timely installation and
commissioning. The site must meet all pad, power, and chilled water requirements.
Site safety and security
Each customer site must have its own standard safety and security requirements. The HP Program Managers
work with the customer to ensure adherence to the appropriate precautions. HP is not responsible for
determining or enforcing safety or security requirements. The customer must conduct all health and safety
evaluations of the HP POD 40c G2, only using HP as a support mechanism.
Fire detection and suppression
The fire suppression system, supplied as an optional component of the HP POD 40c G2, is a "Manufacturer
Designed" system specifically for this HP product, in compliance with national standards.
The HP standard suppression system includes a Novec 1230 clean agent system. However, if the customer
or local AHJ requires specific modifications or a replacement, HP can assist in these actions at the expense
of the customer.
HP does not certify that the fire suppression system installed in the HP POD 40c G2 meets all local and
jurisdictional requirements. The customer is responsible for the following actions as related to the fire
suppression system:
• Verifying that the POD suppression system meets local codes, including specific local requirements for
initial and periodic inspections.
• Arranging for and receiving all required local permits, including initial commissioning as well as
standard and repair maintenance.
• Arranging for the connection of the agent tanks, refilling of tanks, and all system testing, including
pressure tests. All general maintenance of the suppression system must be completed by an authorized
technician.
Additional local requirements are not covered as part of the option price or basic installation and
deployment services, unless specifically included in an executed Statement of Work.
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HP POD 40c G2 capacities
HP POD 40c G2 capacity limitations
The capacity limitations for the HP POD 40c G2 are separated into two categories: electrical power and
mechanical cooling capacities. Both of these categories are interdependent and must be considered in
Electrical power capacities (critical IT power)
Mechanical cooling capacities
conjunction with the overall customer requirements.
The electrical system of the HP POD 40c G2 has two main feeds, A and B, each rated at 800 A 415 VAC
Wye 3-Phase.
The HP POD 40c G2 cooling system consists of 6 zones. Each zone includes 2 heat exchangers and 18 fans.
Cooling capacities are based on:
• Chilled water inlet temperature of 15.6ºC (60ºF)
• Heat exchanger fluid delta temperature of 5.5ºC (10ºF)
• Pure water cooling
• Chilled water flow rate of 908 lpm (240 gpm)
• Average air flow of 2000 cfm per rack
Overall system capacities
The HP POD 40c G2 overall system capacities are provided in the following table. It is the customer's
responsibility to understand the level of redundancy required for their particular application and its
associated limiting factor.
Redundancy level Electrical (kW) Thermal (kW) Limiting factor
N
N+1
2N
*The thermal limitation factors are described in "Mechanical cooling capacities (on page 7)."
— 600 Thermal*
— 400 Thermal*
576 300 Thermal*
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Site requirements
total weight of the HP POD 40c G2 differs based on the IT equipment and optional components
Site pad
The structural design of the HP POD 40c G2 site pad must be based on the specific weight load of the
complete POD solution with IT installed, as well as any additional equipment. During design calculations, HP
recommends that you provide structural support along the entire perimeter of the POD and use the maximum
allowable POD weight.
Upon installation, the POD structure must be leveled to ≤ 0.5º. Shimming is allowed around the perimeter of
the POD to ensure that the POD remains level.
IMPORTANT: The HP POD 40c G2 is designed for ground level installation. If you install the HP
POD 40c G2 on an elevated surface, verify that the minimum height requirements for circuit
breaker actuators are considered per local and national requirements and electrical codes. The
area in front of the outside panels must include a work platform.
HP POD 40c G2 weight
IMPORTANT: The weight provided is a minimum and an absolute maximum rated weight. The
purchased and installed.
The overall weight might significantly vary depending on the final customer-chosen solution for the HP POD
40c G2. Each site pad must meet the weight requirements of the equipment that is expected to be installed.
The HP POD 40c G2 must be installed on a surface capable of supporting the following weights:
• HP POD 40c G2 without IT equipment installed—Approximately 16,783 kg (37,000 lb)
• HP POD 40c G2 with IT equipment installed—Maximum 46,266 kg (102,000 lb)
Dimensions and clearances
The selected site for the HP POD 40c G2 must be large enough to install, service, maintain, and have space
for potential growth or expansion with additional PODs.
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End 1 view clearances shown
Top view keep-out clearances shown (shaded areas indicate required clearances)
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Top view clearances shown
Side view clearances shown
Adequate space around the HP POD 40c G2 is necessary for airflow and cooling purposes.
These minimum clearances provide room for door opening only. Consider additional space as necessary for
your site.
Safety and clearance area
WARNING: Check for electrical distribution and transmission lines in, over, and under the
construction site and maintain a safe working clearance from energized electrical lines. Consult
your local utility company or AHJ for required clearances.
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Verify the following clearances prior to delivery:
• Working distance clearance—Maintain a safe working clearance according to the local utility
company or AHJ for each of the following items:
o Buildings
o Fences
o Gate headers
o Underground and overhead utilities
• Infrastructure clearance
o Underground power conduits, excluding power, water, and drainage lines connected to the HP
POD 40c G2
o Underground water lines, excluding power, water, and drainage lines connected to the HP POD
40c G2
o Underground sewage lines, excluding power, water, and drainage lines connected to the HP POD
40c G2
• Traffic clearance
For more information, see the local and national requirements, and site safety requirements.
Future expansions
When selecting a site location, consider future space and accessibility requirements. Adequate space
around the HP POD 40c G2 is necessary for locating additional equipment within close proximity, such as
generators and UPS devices. When installing additional equipment within close proximity to the HP POD
40c G2, consult with HP for site locations.
For specific space requirements, see "Dimensions and clearances (on page 8)."
Grounding requirements
The HP POD 40c G2 structure and internal components are all bonded together. A common grounding
electrode conductor connection point is provided on the utility-end cold aisle.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or electric shock, the HP POD 40c G2 must be
The following is a list of component requirements for grounding and bonding:
• Grounding of the HP POD 40c G2 must comply with the requirements of Article 250 of the NEC, NFPA
properly grounded (earthed) in accordance with local and national requirements.
70-2011 (NA/JPN) and with local and regional regulations (IEC for EMEA and AP).
• Bonding of the piping systems and any exposed structural steel, installed to support the HP POD 40c
G2, must be in accordance with NEC (NA) and with local and regional regulations (IEC for EMEA and
APJ).
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Between 20 and 110 psi, 0.1 and 0.8 MPa
Grounding feature Specification
Grounding electrode
conductor pad
The grounding electrode conductor connection bus pad is located on the outside of
the HP POD 40c G2 on the cold aisle adjacent to the power cabinet.
The grounding pad must be connected to the grounding electrode system or
building steel in accordance with Article 250 of the NEC or equivalent regional
regulation.
Grounding lugs
Grounding lugs cannot be attached to any painted surface.
Grounding lugs must be compression-type 2-hole lugs and UL listed specifically for
grounding.
Ground rod system or
ground well
IMPORTANT: Before installing the HP POD 40c G2, consult your local AHJ for applicable codes
The customer must provide an effective grounding system with a ground rod or a
ground well.
and to review site-specific location guidelines. If needed, obtain any necessary permits.
The following figure shows the grounding electrode conductor connection that is located on the cold aisle of
the HP POD 40c G2.
Side view shown
Utilities
Consider the proximity to required utilities, such as power, water, and network connections. While the
required utilities can be brought to nearly any selected site, there is the potential for increased costs and
decreased efficiency when the HP POD 40c G2 is located farther from the utility sources.
Humidifier water supply
For utility clearance information, see "Dimensions and clearances (on page 8)."
The HP POD 40c G2 requires supply water for the humidifier. The supply water must meet the following
requirements.
Requirement Specification
Pressure
Temperature
Minimum flow rate
Between 1º and 40°C (33º and 104°F)
1.45 lpm (0.12 gpm)
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