HP Modular Cooling System Site Preparation Guide

Pre-Installation Checklists

Site Preparation Checklist

Table 12 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 12 Site Preparation Checklist

Item

Area/

Condition

Yes No Comment/Date

Facility Considerations

Is there a completed floor plan, including a

detailed location of the MCS relative to the

floor tile breaks and supports

Is there adequate space for maintenance needs?

Front 48 in. (1219 mm) minimum, rear 36 in. (914

mm) minimum are recommended clearances.

3 Is access to the site or computer room restricted?

Is the computer room structurally complete? Expected

date of completion?

5 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?

7 Are there channels or cutouts for cable routing?

8 Is there a network line available?

9 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, laptop)

Does the input voltage correspond to HP MCS

specifications?

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

evaluate grounding.

Does the input frequency correspond to equipment

specifications?

16 Is power conditioning equipment installed?

17 Is there a dedicated branch circuit for equipment?

HP MCS Site Preparation Guide