HP Modular Cooling System Generation 2 site preparation guide - Technical white paper

Pre-installation checklists

Site preparation checklist

Table 14 is a site preparation checklist. For each item, please check ―yes‖ or ―no‖ in the appropriate

column. If answering ―no,‖ include a comment and the date. A ―no‖ answer means that an alternative

may be required.

Table 14: Site preparation checklist

Item

Area/

condition

Yes

Comment/

date

Facility considerations

Is there a completed floor plan, including a detailed location of the HP MCS G2

relative to the floor tile breaks and supports?

Is there adequate space for maintenance needs? Recommended clearances are

minimum 1,219 mm (48 in.) in front, minimum 914 mm (36 in.) in the rear.

Is access to the site or computer room restricted?

Is the computer room structurally complete? What is the expected date of

completion?

Is a raised floor installed and in good condition?

Is the raised floor system, including needed cutouts, able to adequately support

the fully loaded rack and MCS?

Are there channels or cutouts for cable routing?

Is there a network line available?

Is a telephone line available?

Are floor tiles in good condition and properly braced?

Is there a leak detector for the chilled water system (external to the HP MCS)?

Power and lighting considerations

Are there AC outlets available for servicing needs (for example, for laptop)?

Does the input voltage correspond to HP MCS G2 specifications?

Is dual source power used? If so, identify types and evaluate grounding.

Does the input frequency correspond to equipment specifications?

Is power conditioning equipment installed?

Is there a dedicated branch circuit for equipment?

Is the dedicated branch circuit less than 22.86 m (75 ft) away?

Are the input circuit breakers sized to protect their respective receptacles

for equipment loads?

Safety considerations

Is there an emergency power shutoff switch?

Is there a telephone available for emergency purposes?

Is there a fire protection system in the computer room?

Is antistatic flooring installed?