HP 3PAR StoreServ 7000 Storage Site Planning Manual

3 Structural/Environmental Considerations
Consider the following when choosing or designing your facilities for the storage system:
• Equipment location and layout that allows efficient use, easy maintenance, and future
expansion.
• Facility construction that provides a suitable operating environment, sufficient power, and
adequate protection from fire, contamination, or other hazards.
• Suitable temperatures and appropriate air quality that is free from environmental contaminants.
The customer is responsible for maintaining the room environment according to the recommended
specifications. Environmental conditions for the room and under the floor must be maintained within
the acceptable limits to prevent any adverse impact on performance and reliability. The installation
environment should be monitored on a regular basis to ensure continued conformance to
recommended environmental specifications. The customer may request assistance from an HP 3PAR
representative for help with analyzing the site location and environment to make appropriate
recommendations.
For information on rack requirements and considerations, see the Best practices for HP Intelligent
Series Rack Family white paper.
Establishing the Proper Foundation
Weight and Pressure Loads
Depending on the configuration, a storage system weighs up to 2000 lb (907 kg). The following
table lists the maximum weights and pressure loads per leveling foot for storage system racks. Use
these values to approximate the structural support required by a storage system rack.
Table 8 Weight and Pressure Load Specifications
SKU
Max Ship Weight (lb)
w /Pack
Max Racked Weight
(lb) Unit + MountsDimensions (inches)Rack
QR482A89 lb65 lb37.65x23.63x11.002 Node (QR482A,
QR484A, QR483A)
QR483A71 lb51 lb35.88x23.63x11.002U Drive Enclosure
(QR490A)
QR484A160 lb129 lb36.77x23.63x14.504 Node (QR485A)
QR485A116 lb88.5 lb36.77x23.63x14.504U Drive Enclosure
(QR491A)
QR490A1.3 lb0.7 lb12.88x8.68x5.81Large Form-Factor
HDD
QR491A2.7 lb1.9 lb12.75x7.25x5.12Small Form-Factor
HDD
NOTE: The example uses nominal numbers to simplify calculations.
Anchoring Dimensions
Some installations may require the storage systems to be anchored to the floor for better stability,
especially in active seismic locations. The HP Tie Down Option Kit enables you to anchor an
Intelligent Series Rack to the floor in geographical areas that are prone to seismic activity, thereby
meeting international building code guidelines. This product provides a solution to help avoid
damage or serious injury in the event of building or floor movement.
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