HP Performance-Optimized Datacenter, 12 m (40 ft) User Guide

Site preparation and safety considerations 6
Site preparation and safety considerations
Before you begin
For more information on site requirements, specifications, water quality requirements, power management
requirements, and supported facility connections, see the HP Performance-Optimized Datacenter Site
Requirements documentation.
The location of various components or subsystems in your HP POD might vary from this documentation.
For final placement specifications, see your operations and maintenance manual.
Safety information
The HP POD is certified to UL 60950/IEC 60950 as an Information Technology Product and Classified
according to the National Electric Code NFPA-70, 2008
The HP POD is not suitable for long term human occupancy. The HP POD has service access areas for
periodic maintenance and service. These areas must be used only by owner-authorized personnel who
are trained in the maintenance and service of the HP POD IT components.
IMPORTANT: Before installing the HP POD, consult your local AHJ for applicable codes and
to review site-specific location guidelines. If needed, obtain any necessary permits.
Operator safety
The HP POD is not suitable for long term personnel occupancy.
The HP POD provides service access areas for periodic maintenance and service and is only to be used
by owner authorized personnel specifically trained in the maintenance and service of the HP POD IT
components.
WARNING: To avoid risk of personal injury, hearing protection must be worn at all times
when working inside the HP POD.
WARNING: To avoid risk of personal injury, use caution where slip hazards are present. Any
water that drains around the HP POD causes a potential slip hazard.
WARNING: To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not insert
anything inside the electrical busways except the approved HP busway dropboxes.
Component health
CAUTION: During operation of the HP POD, the overhead fan doors must remain closed.