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

Chapter 2: Facility planning for HP MCS G2

implementation

Overview

The HP MCS G2 offers an incremental data center cooling solution that is capable of cooling

35 kW of heat from one IT rack or two IT racks. The two basic ways to deploy the HP MCS G2

are as a standalone unit or to place it in a row adjacent to other HP MCS G2 units or standard

equipment racks.

An approach to water supply and design should take into consideration short- and long-term needs

for cooling. Immediate supply needs should meet the specifications and target cooling requirements

based on the parameters defined in this site guide. In anticipation of future heat loads, dedicated

loop chilled water piping should be designed and installed based on specific cooling load increments

(such as 35 kW or 350 kW), the specific number of HP MCS G2s per row or loop, and other site

build-out planning parameters. As cooling, rack space, and equipment density requirements increase,

additional HP MCS G2 cabinets can be connected into the chilled water system. The chilled water

piping system can be routed above the floor and connected through the rear of the cabinet or under

the floor and routed through the raised flooring.

Note:

Installation service for the MCS G2 is order number UE005E.

Note:

For site evaluations and technical consulting for your site from HP Services,

visit: http://www.hp.com/go/EYP

Note:

The implementation of the HP MCS G2 aligns with data center best

practices. For more information, refer to the document ―Optimizing data

centers for high-density computing,‖ which can be found online at:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/racks/1

0000series/documentation.html

This chapter discusses key issues for site preparedness, including:

 Space considerations (for delivery, operation, and service) and other related considerations (such

as floor loading)

 Electrical considerations

 Coolant source options and quality considerations

 Other considerations

A complete site preparation checklist is provided in appendix A.