HP Performance Optimized Datacenter (POD) 20c Site Preparation and Requirements Guide - China

Site requirements 11
• Working distance clearance—Maintain a safe working clearance according to the local utility
company or AHJ for each of the following items:
o Buildings
o Fences
o Gate headers
o Underground and overhead utilities
• Infrastructure clearance
o Underground power conduits, excluding power, water, and drainage lines connected to the HP
POD 20c
o Underground water lines, excluding power, water, and drainage lines connected to the HP POD
20c
o Underground sewage lines, excluding power, water, and drainage lines connected to the HP POD
20c
• Traffic clearance
For more information, see the national, regional, and local regulations, and site safety requirements.
Future expansions
When selecting a site location, consider future space and accessibility requirements. Adequate space
around the HP POD 20c is necessary for locating additional equipment within close proximity, such as
generators and UPS devices. When installing additional equipment within close proximity to the HP POD
20c, consult with HP for site locations.
For specific space requirements, see "Dimensions and clearances (on page 8)."
Grounding requirements
The HP POD 20c structure and internal components are all bonded together. A common grounding electrode
conductor connection point is provided on the hot aisle.
Check with the local AHJ to ensure compliance with all national, regional, and local regulations and
electrical codes.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or electric shock, the HP POD 20c must be
properly grounded (earthed) in accordance with national, regional, and local regulations.
The following is a list of component requirements for grounding:
• Grounding of the HP POD 20c must comply with the requirements of your national, regional, and local
regulations.
• Bonding of the piping systems and any exposed structural steel, installed to support the HP POD 20c,
must be in accordance with national, regional, and local regulations.
Grounding feature Specification
Grounding electrode
conductor pad
•
The grounding electrode conductor connection bus pad is located on the outside of
the POD on the hot aisle side adjacent to the power input connections.
•
The grounding pad must be connected to the grounding electrode system or
building steel in accordance with national, regional, and local regulations.