HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 20c User Guide - North America

Overview 6
Overview
Before you begin
For more information on site requirements, specifications, power requirements, management requirements,
and supported facility connections, see the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 20c Site Preparation and
Requirements Guide.
This guide is part of the core documentation for the HP POD 20c. The actual location of various components
or included subsystems and their operation in your HP POD 20c might vary from what is described in this
document. For information specific to your HP POD 20c, see the drawings included in the Operations and
Maintenance Manual for the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 20c, or contact HP.
Operator safety
The HP POD 20c is not suitable for long-term human occupancy. The HP POD 20c is Listed as a Product that
provides service access areas for periodic maintenance and service. These areas must be used only by
owner-authorized and qualified personnel who are trained in the maintenance and service of the HP POD
20c components.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or loss of life, all personnel must comply with PPE
requirements when opening or working inside areas of the HP POD 20c that are marked as
hazardous voltage, per NFPA 70E in accordance with NEC, NFPA 70, 2008/2011.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury, hearing protection must be worn at all times
when working inside the HP POD 20c.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not insert
anything inside the electrical busways, except for the approved HP busway drop boxes.
Before completing the HP POD 20c, the customer, or a designated agent, is responsible for completing any
Environmental Health and Safety evaluation of the HP POD 20c or any attached structural component
purchased through HP. The customer, or their designated agent, must also complete an arc flash assessment
and breaker coordination study of the HP POD 20c and the associated electrical supply system for operation
and maintenance. The individual or organization that completes the Arc Flash Assessment must also create
and provide all required labeling for all electrical panels on the HP POD 20c.
Component safety
CAUTION: If the HP POD 20c is shut down for an extended period of time, such as during
routine maintenance, use desiccant units or materials to eliminate condensation within the HP
POD 20c. Condensation causes damage to IT equipment and HP POD 20c controls.