HP Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 40cp User Manual
HP Performance-Optimized Datacenter User Guide
Part Number 510055-001
March 2009 (First Edition)
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Intended audience
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Contents
Site requirements .......................................................................................................................... 6
Optimum environment................................................................................................................................6
Location considerations ....................................................................................................................6
Moving the HP POD ........................................................................................................................ 6
System utilities.................................................................................................................................6
Transformer, switchboard, and water distribution kit locations ............................................................... 7
Work space requirements.................................................................................................................8
Environmental considerations...................................................................................................................... 8
Temperature considerations ..............................................................................................................8
Leveling requirements.......................................................................................................................9
Grounding requirements...................................................................................................................9
Lightning protection .........................................................................................................................9
Component documentation......................................................................................................................... 9
Safety considerations .................................................................................................................. 10
Safety information ...................................................................................................................................10
Operator safety.............................................................................................................................10
Component health .........................................................................................................................10
Component identification............................................................................................................. 12
HP POD components ............................................................................................................................... 12
HP POD emergency components ...............................................................................................................13
HP POD panel locations........................................................................................................................... 14
Transformer and switchboard components (optional)....................................................................................15
Water distribution kit components (optional) ............................................................................................... 16
Installation ................................................................................................................................. 17
HP POD contents.....................................................................................................................................17
Preinstallation checklist.............................................................................................................................18
Required tools............................................................................................................................... 18
Installing the HP POD using the optional components ................................................................................... 19
Connecting the water..................................................................................................................... 19
Connecting the power....................................................................................................................23
Commissioning the HP POD...................................................................................................................... 25
Cooling system........................................................................................................................... 27
HP POD cooling system............................................................................................................................ 27
Water supply temperature .............................................................................................................. 27
Controlling the fan speed .........................................................................................................................27
Condensation management ......................................................................................................................28
HP POD drains ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Leak detection......................................................................................................................................... 29
Water quality requirements.......................................................................................................... 30
Water quality requirements and specifications ............................................................................................30
Acceptable water quality specifications ............................................................................................30
Frost damage................................................................................................................................ 31
Plumbing materials to avoid............................................................................................................ 31
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Water precautions.........................................................................................................................31
Water temperature ........................................................................................................................ 31
Power management .................................................................................................................... 32
Electrical busway ....................................................................................................................................32
Power distribution.................................................................................................................................... 33
Rack power............................................................................................................................................ 34
Panels....................................................................................................................................................35
ASSD panel.................................................................................................................................. 36
BMS panel ................................................................................................................................... 36
Electrical busway enclosed circuit breaker ........................................................................................36
EPO Panel .................................................................................................................................... 36
EPMS panel.................................................................................................................................. 38
Fan control panel ..........................................................................................................................38
Fire alarm control panel .................................................................................................................38
House panel .................................................................................................................................38
Security panel location................................................................................................................... 39
Building management system ....................................................................................................... 40
Using a building management system (BMS)............................................................................................... 40
Connecting the HP POD to the BMS...........................................................................................................40
Managing BMS settings from the HP POD ..................................................................................................41
BMS alarms............................................................................................................................................41
Safety and security alarms........................................................................................................................42
Fire alarm sequence of operations ...................................................................................................42
Optional components.................................................................................................................. 44
Additional insulation................................................................................................................................ 44
Air filter sensor........................................................................................................................................ 44
Humidifier (optional)................................................................................................................................ 44
Fire protection system .............................................................................................................................. 44
HP POD security...................................................................................................................................... 44
Transformers and switchboards................................................................................................................. 45
Water distribution kit ...............................................................................................................................45
Water distribution kit power requirements......................................................................................... 46
Frequently asked questions .......................................................................................................... 47
HP POD frequently asked questions ........................................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 49
HP POD troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 49
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 50
HP POD specifications .............................................................................................................................50
Electrical specifications ............................................................................................................................50
Water specifications................................................................................................................................ 51
Rack specifications ..................................................................................................................................52
Thermal and air flow performance.............................................................................................................52
Environmental specifications .....................................................................................................................53
Water distribution kit specifications ...........................................................................................................53
Maintenance.............................................................................................................................. 54
Periodic maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 54
Electrical busway maintenance.................................................................................................................. 54
Water system maintenance.......................................................................................................................54
Air filter replacement ...............................................................................................................................54
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Air and water heat exchanger maintenance................................................................................................ 54
Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 55
HP contact information................................................................................................................... 55
Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 56
Regulatory compliance identification numbers............................................................................................. 56
Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................... 56
Modifications.......................................................................................................................................... 56
Cables................................................................................................................................................... 56
Canadian notice .....................................................................................................................................56
European Union regulatory notice .............................................................................................................56
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union......................................... 57
BSMI notice............................................................................................................................................ 57
Chinese notice ........................................................................................................................................ 58
Korean class A notice ..............................................................................................................................58
Japanese class A notice ...........................................................................................................................58
Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 59
Index......................................................................................................................................... 61
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Site requirements
Optimum environment
Specific environmental requirements must be met to provide optimum performance with minimum
maintenance for your unit.
HP provides the HP Performance-Optimized Datacenter Site Requirements Information document to learn
about these requirements and plan your configuration more efficiently. The latest version of the guide is
Location considerations
available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/pod
The HP POD can be located either inside or outside your facility.
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If you decide to remove the HP POD from the trailer, it must be installed on a flat, level surface capable of
supporting up to 110,000 lb.
Consider the proximity to existing facility utilities (power and water) when choosing the final location.
A site map with the final location of the HP POD, final location of the connection kit, final location of the
water distribution kit, facility connection points, and any obstructions must be provided to HP prior to
scheduling your delivery and installation.
For more specific power, water, and electrical considerations, see the HP Performance-Optimized
Datacenter Site Requirements Information document on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/pod
POD exterior dimensions and weight
The HP POD is approximately 12.2 m (40 ft) long, 2.4 m (8 ft) wide, and 2.0 m (9.5 ft) tall.
The HP POD weighs approximately 11,340 kg (25,000 lb) when it is empty and can weigh up to
49,895 kg (110,000 lb) fully loaded.
Before the arrival of your HP POD, verify that the location you have chosen can adequately support the
size and weight of the HP POD.
Moving the HP POD
IMPORTANT: If you move the HP POD on your own, it will void your warranty.
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If you choose to move the HP POD to a new location, contact HP before attempting to move the HP POD.
HP can provide detailed instructions and/or services for shutting down and moving the HP POD.
System utilities
Your site location must accommodate the following utilities:
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• Cooling water
• Power
• Drain (optional)
Available to connect to central facility infrastructure
• BMS via BacNet protocol
• Security system
• Convenience outlet power
• Site networking connection
• Domestic water for humidifier (optional)
Transformer, switchboard, and water distribution kit locations
If you choose to purchase the kits, consider:
• Distance from the facility utilities
• Distance from the HP POD
The transformer and switchboard can be installed within 3 m (10 ft) of the HP POD during normal
installation. The transformer and switchboard can be installed over 3 m (10 ft) from the HP POD, but this
requires additional planning and costs. HP recommends installing the transformer and switchboard no
more than 30 m (98 ft) from the HP POD.
The water distribution kit can be installed within 3 m (10 ft) of the HP POD during normal installation. The
water distribution kit can be installed over 3 m (10 ft) from the HP POD, but this requires additional
planning and costs. HP recommends installing the water distribution kit no more than 30 m (98 ft) from
the HP POD.
HP POD connection locations
Callout Connection
1 Main input power junction box
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Callout Connection
2 Chilled water return connection
3 Chilled water supply connection
4 IT cable portals∗
∗There are identical IT cable portals on the left side of the HP POD.
Work space requirements
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with the work space requirements can result in failed
Work platform requirements
The area outside of the HP POD directly in front of the panels must have a work platform. The
specifications of the work platform are:
• The work platform must be a minimum of 1 m (3 ft) wide for standard platforms, and 1.1 m (3.5 ft)
• The work platform surface must be <2.0 m (6.6 ft) from the center of any circuit breaker actuator
Work space lighting
Make sure that the HP POD, transformer, switchboard, and water distribution kit are installed in a well lit
area that complies with local work space lighting requirements, per code regulations.
authorization to power your HP POD by local electrical inspectors.
NOTE: The base of the work platform should be level with the base of the HP POD. If you
choose to leave the HP POD on a trailer, a work platform is required.
wide if the work platform is constructed of grounded metal.
handle.
Environmental considerations
• Install a properly engineered awning to enable access to the building in adverse weather conditions.
• Install lightning protection for the HP POD.
• Make sure that the HP POD is properly grounded.
• Avoid placing the HP POD directly along a drainage path or in an area prone to flooding.
• Raise the HP POD slightly off the ground, or set it on a higher point of elevation. In low elevated
areas, HP recommends setting the HP POD on a concrete housekeeping pad.
• Avoid placing the HP POD directly in the path of external heat loads such as a diesel generator or
Temperature considerations
an air cooled chiller.
The standard operating temperature for the HP POD is from -17.8°C to 54.4°C (0°F to 130°F).
If you choose to purchase the additional insulating paint ("Additional insulation" on page 44), the
operating temperature of the HP POD is from -28.9°C to 54.4°C (-20°F to 130°F).
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Leveling requirements
The site location for the HP POD must be level +/- 0.5 degree tolerance.
Grounding requirements
IMPORTANT: Before installing the HP POD, consult your local AHJ for applicable codes and to
review site-specific location guidelines.
The HP POD must be grounded in accordance to local electric code. HP recommends grounding the HP
POD, the transformer and switchboard, and the water distribution kit to your ground grid system for full
protection.
Lightning protection
If the HP POD is installed in an outdoor environment, HP recommends hiring a lightning protection
consultant to evaluate potential lightning risks and assess possible HP POD lightning protection schemes.
Component documentation
The Operations and Maintenance Manual, that includes all contractor-installed component documentation
and all server and IT equipment documentation is delivered with your HP POD.
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Safety considerations
Safety information
The HP POD has been listed to the UL 69050 as an Information Technology Product and Classified
according to the National Electric Code, NFPA-70, 2008.
The HP POD is not suitable for long term human occupancy.
The HP POD has service access areas for periodic maintenance and service, only to be used by owner
authorized personnel specifically trained in the maintenance and service of the HP POD IT components.
The safety information is specific to the people operating and maintaining the components of the HP POD.
IMPORTANT: All plumbing to and from the HP POD must be completed by a licensed plumber.
IMPORTANT: All wiring in and around the HP POD must be completed by a licensed
electrician.
Operator safety
WARNING: Hearing protection must be worn at all times when working in or around the HP
POD.
WARNING: Any water that drains around the HP POD causes a potential slip hazard. Use
caution where slip hazards are present.
Component health
CAUTION: If the cooling water stops flowing into the HP POD:
• Turn off all IT equipment
• Open the HP POD doors, if weather permits
• View the BMS alarm conditions
CAUTION: Do not put anything inside any of the electrical busways, except the approved
connections to the HP busway dropboxes.
CAUTION: During operation of the HP POD, the overhead fan doors must remain closed.
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CAUTION: All customer supplied water fittings must be composed of carbon steel, stainless
steel, or copper. Do not use cast iron, aluminum, or PVC fittings.
CAUTION: During operation, avoid leaving the HP POD doors open, to minimize
condensation conditions.
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Component identification
HP POD components
HP POD components
Item Component Description
1 Drain lines Collect water from the drain pans and removes it from the HP
POD
2 Electrical busways Main source of distributing power throughout the HP POD
3 Heat exchangers Use cooling water to cool the air
4 Rear service doors Enable access to the rear of the rack-mounted components
5 Entrance doors Enable access to the front of the rack-mounted components
6 Fan units Circulate the cool air throughout the HP POD
Rack components
There are 22 configured racks inside the HP POD. The following diagram is an example of a fully-loaded
and configured rack. Your rack might include different servers and components.
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If any of the racks within the HP POD contain empty U space, you must use a heavy duty filler panel to
avoid compromising the integrity of the hot and cold aisle temperatures.
HP POD emergency components
External emergency components
Item Component Description
1 Fire strobe and horn Indication of a fire alarm condition within the HP POD.
2 EPO panel Contains controls and status indicators for the EPO system.
3 EPO alarm lamp (red) Activated when an EPO alarm button is pressed.
4 EPO button Pressing this button cuts off all power to the HP POD and
activates the EPO alarm lamp.
5 Fire alarm XFMR* Fire alarm transformer
6 ASSD panel Samples the air in the HP POD, monitoring smoke
7 Fire alarm control panel Contains controls and status indicators for the fire alarm system.
*Optional component
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Internal emergency components
Item Component Description
1 Internal fire strobe and horn
(x2)
2 EPO button (x2) Pressing one of these buttons cuts off all power to the HP POD
3 EPO strobe Activated when an EPO button is pressed.
4 Fire alarm pull switch (x2) Pulling one of these switches activates the fire strobes and
HP POD panel locations
Indication of a fire alarm condition within the HP POD.
and activates the EPO strobe.
horns.
Item Component Description
1 Electrical busway enclosed
circuit breaker (on page 36)
400A enclosed circuit breakers that powers the electrical
busways:
• Two electrical busway panels are activated in the
standard HP POD.
• Three electrical busway panels are activated in the high
density HP POD.
2 EPO panel (on page 36) Contains controls and status indicators for the EPO system
3 Fire alarm panel ("Fire alarm
control panel" on page 38)
Contains controls and status indicators for the fire alarm
system
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Item Component Description
4 ASSD panel (on page 36) Air sampling smoke detection system
5 EPO button Cuts off all power to the POD and activates the EPO alarm
lamp.
6 Security panel ("Security panel
location" on page 39)
7 EPMS panel∗ ("EPMS panel"
on page 38)
8 Humidifier ("Humidifier
(optional)" on page 44)*
9 Auxiliary Land power* Provides auxiliary power for the BMS or convenience outlets.
10 BMS panel (on page 36) Building Management System
11 Fan control (FC) panel ("Fan
control panel" on page 38)
12 House panel (on page 38) 120A electrical panel board providing auxiliary HP POD
13 Junction Box Main input box for incoming electrical feeder cables
Reserved for installing interface and power requirements for
any optional security devices installed.
Electrical power monitoring system
Maintains the humidity inside the HP POD within a set range
to minimize static electricity.
120V owner-provided power.
Circuit breakers that control the fan units
electrical requirements
∗Optional component
Transformer and switchboard components (optional)
NOTE: The transformer and switchboard must be a minimum of 1.2 m (48 in) away from the
HP POD.
Item Component Description
1 Switchboard Distributes power to each of the
electrical busways breakers and the
House panel
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Item Component Description
2 Transformer Transforms power from 480V at your
facility to the 415V needed for the HP
POD
Water distribution kit components (optional)
The water distribution kit is an optional component that is composed of two closed-loop systems: one for
the facility water and one for the HP POD water. The water for the HP POD is supplied through the fill
tank and chemically treated prior to entering the HP POD to ensure adequate water quality.
Item Component Description
1 Facility supply connection Connection to the facility supply line
2 Facility return connection Connection to the facility return line
3 HP POD supply line Connection to the HP POD supply line
4 HP POD return line Connection to the HP POD return line
5 Panel disconnect Power disconnect for water distribution kit
components
6 400A controller board 400A electrical panel board providing auxiliary
electrical requirements
7 Panel disconnect Power disconnect for water distribution kit
components
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Installation
HP POD contents
The following items are shipped with the HP POD, and are delivered at the time of your HP POD delivery
and installation.
Standard 40-ft HP POD
Component Quantity Part number
Either of the following:
• HP Transformer and HP Switchboard
• Engineer your own site power for a minimum of 1200A
Either of the following:
• HP Water distribution kit
• Engineer your own site water for a minimum of 240
gal/min
HP 50U rack 22 AN982A
Side panel 50U kit 1 AN991A
50U rack bracket kit 21 AP014A
Either of the following busway dropbox and PDU kits:
• Single phase HP POD busway dropbox kit
• Single phase HP POD PDU bracket kit
-or-
• Three phase HP POD busway dropbox kit
• Three phase HP POD PDU bracket kit
Rack interface seal kit 21 AP013A
Not applicable Not applicable
1
15
44
15
44
AH988A
AP912A
AQ684A
AS613A
AQ683A
High density 40-ft HP POD
Component Quantity Part number
Either of the following:
Not applicable Not applicable
• HP Transformer and HP Switchboard
• Engineer your own site power for a minimum of 1600A
Either of the following:
• HP Water distribution kit
1
AH988A
• Engineer your own site water for a minimum of 240
gal/min
HP 50U rack 22 AN982A
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Component Quantity Part number
Side panel 50U kit 1 AN991A
50U rack bracket kit 21 AP014A
Either of the following busway dropbox and PDU kits:
• Single phase HP POD busway dropbox kit
• Single phase <sci)short_name> PDU bracket kit
-or-
• Three phase HP POD busway dropbox kit
• Three phase HP POD PDU bracket kit
Rack interface seal kit 21 AP013A
30
88
30
88
AP912A
AQ684A
AS613A
AQ683A
The HP POD is delivered with heavy duty filler panels installed in every empty U space of the racks.
However, HP recommends purchasing additional heavy duty filler panels (AF073A) to prevent
compromising the integrity of the cold aisle set point temperature when IT equipment is removed for
upgrades or maintenance.
The quantity and model of PDUs included with your HP POD are dependent on the IT equipment load they
are supporting.
Preinstallation checklist
CAUTION: Tighten the electrical busway connections after the HP POD is in its final location
Before you begin the installation of your HP POD, verify the following action items have been completed:
• All components are delivered to your facility.
• The HP POD, transformer, switchboard, and water distribution kit are in their final locations.
• You must have facility power at your final location. You can provide the connection cables from the
• You must have facility water at your final location. You can provide the connection hoses from the
• The HP POD has been properly grounded.
Required tools
• 10-ft ladder (2)
• 6-ft ladder (2)
and before you begin the installation process.
facility to the transformer and switchboard or purchase connection cables from HP at additional
costs.
facility to the water distribution kit or purchase connection hoses from HP at additional costs.
• Tongue-and-groove pliers with 4.25-in capacity jaws
• Screwdriver set
• Ratchet set
• Diagonal cutters
• Heavy-duty tie wraps
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• Pipe wrench
Installing the HP POD using the optional components
The following steps are an overview of the installation procedure for installing a HP POD, using the
transformer, switchboard, and the water distribution kit.
You must obtain service professionals to connect your power and water.
IMPORTANT: All wiring in and around the HP POD must be completed by a licensed
Connecting the water
1. Before you connect your facility water to the water distribution kit, flush the cooling water pipes.
electrician.
IMPORTANT: All plumbing to and from the HP POD must be completed by a licensed plumber.
CAUTION: All customer supplied water fittings must be composed of carbon steel, stainless
steel, or copper. Do not use cast iron, aluminum, or PVC fittings.
a. Connect water directly to the HP POD.
b. Allow the water to run until it is clean, flushing any contaminates that might have entered the
cooling pipes during shipping or delivery.
• NOTE: For quick reference, the water hoses are labeled with green tape and white arrows
pointing in the direction of the water flow.
2. Connect the 4-in return and supply lines from the water distribution kit to the HP POD.
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