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| Site Preparation Guide |
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| Site Preparation Guide |
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| Site Preparation Guide |
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| HP Integrity rx8620 Server |
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| Fourth Edition |
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| Manufacturing Part Number: A7026-96032 |
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| October 2006 |
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| Prined in the U.S.A. |
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| Prined in the U.S.A. |
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| © Copyright 2006 |
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| © Copyright 2006 |
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| Legal Notices |
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| Copyright Notices. |
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| Revision History |
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| Revision History |
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| First Edition |
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| First Edition |
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| Initial release, September 2003. Part number was A7026-96004. |
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| Second Edition |
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| Second Edition |
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| Minor updates, November 2003. |
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| Third Edition |
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| Third Edition |
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| Minor updates, May 2004. |
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| Fourth Edition |
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| Fourth Edition |
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| Updated system power requirements information in Chapter 1. October 2006. |
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| 1 System Specifications |
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| 1 System Specifications |
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| This chapter describes the basic system configuration and its physical specifications and require... |
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| This chapter describes the basic system configuration and its physical specifications and require... |
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| Dimensions and Weights |
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| Dimensions and Weights |
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| This section provides dimensions and weights of the server and server components. |
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| dimensions and weights |
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| cell board |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table11 HP Integrity rx8620 Server Dimensions and Weights |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Stand-alone |
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| Packaged |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Height - Inches (centimeters) |
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| 29.55 (75.00) |
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| 86.50 (219.70) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Width - Inches (centimeters) |
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| 17.50 (44.50) |
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| 40.00 (101.60) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Depth - Inches (centimeters) |
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| 30.00 (76.20) |
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| 48.00 (122.00) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Weight - Pounds (kilograms) |
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| 368.00 (166.92) |
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| 813.00 (368.77) |
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| Table12 |
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| Table12 |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table12 HP Integrity rx8620 Server Component Weights |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Quantity |
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| Description |
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| Weight (lb./kg.) |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 1 |
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| 1 |
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| Chassis |
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| Chassis |
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| 131.00 (59.42) |
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| 131.00 (59.42) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 1 |
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| System backplane |
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| System backplane |
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| system backplane |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 1 |
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| PCI-X card cage assembly |
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| 20.40 (9.25) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 2 |
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| PCI-X power supply |
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| 5.00 (2.27) each |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 6 |
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| Bulk power supply |
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| 12.00 (5.44) each |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 1 |
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| Mass storage backplane |
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| Mass storage backplane |
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| backplane:mass storage |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 1 - 4 |
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| 1 - 4 |
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| Cell board |
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| 27.80 (12.61) each |
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| 27.80 (12.61) each |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 1 - 4 |
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| 1 - 4 |
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| Hard disk drive |
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| Hard disk drive |
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| 1.60 (0.73) each |
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| 1.60 (0.73) each |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 1 - 2 |
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| 1 - 2 |
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| Removable media disk drive |
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| Removable media disk drive |
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| 2.20 (1.00) each |
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| 2.20 (1.00) each |
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| electrical specifications |
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| electrical specifications |
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| electrical specifications |
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| This section provides electrical specifications for the HP Integrity rx8620 Server. |
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| electrical specifications |
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| grounding |
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| grounding |
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| grounding |
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| The site building shall provide a safety ground and protective earth for each AC service entrance... |
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| Install a protective earthing (PE) conductor that is identical in size, insulation material, and ... |
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| circuit breaker |
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| circuit breaker |
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| circuit breaker |
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| The Marked Electrical for the HP Integrity rx8620 Server is 15 amps per line cord. The recommende... |
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| circuit breaker |
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| The HP Integrity rx8620 Server contains four C20 power receptacles located at the bottom rear bul... |
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| System |
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| System |
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| power cords |
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| power cords |
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| power cords |
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| Table13 |
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| Table13 |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table13 Power Cords |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Part Number |
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| Part Number |
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| Description |
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| Description |
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| Where Used |
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| Where Used |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 8120-6895 |
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| 8120-6895 |
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| Stripped end, 240 volt |
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| Stripped end, 240 volt |
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| International - Other |
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| International - Other |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 8120-6897 |
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| Male IEC309, 240 volt |
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| Male IEC309, 240 volt |
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| International |
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| International |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 8121-0070 |
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| 8121-0070 |
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| Male GB-1002, 240 volt |
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| China |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 8120-6903 |
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| 8120-6903 |
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| Male NEMA L6-20, 240 volt |
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| Male NEMA L6-20, 240 volt |
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| North America/Japan |
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| North America/Japan |
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| System Power Specifications |
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| System Power Specifications |
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| power requirements:component;component:power requirements |
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| power requirements:component;component:power requirements |
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| Table14 |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table14 Power Requirements |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Requirements |
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| Value |
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| Comments |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Nominal input voltage |
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| 200–240 VAC |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Minimum operating voltage |
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| Minimum operating voltage |
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| 180 VAC |
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| 180 VAC |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Maximum operating voltage |
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| Maximum operating voltage |
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| 269 VAC |
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| 269 VAC |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Frequency range (minimum - maximum) |
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| 50/60 Hz |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Number of phases |
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| 1 |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Rated line current |
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| Rated line current |
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| 15 A |
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| 15 A |
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| Per line cord |
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| Per line cord |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Maximum inrush current |
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| 54 A peak for 20 ms |
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| Per line cord |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Dropout carry-through time at minimum line voltage |
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| Dropout carry-through time at minimum line voltage |
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| 20 ms |
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| 20 ms |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Circuit breaker rating |
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| Circuit breaker rating |
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| 20A |
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| 20A |
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| Per line cord |
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| Per line cord |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Power factor correction |
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| >0.98 >0.95 |
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| At all loads of 50%–100% of supply rating At all loads 0f 25%–50% of supply rating |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Ground leakage current (mA) |
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| <3.0 (ma) |
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| Per line cord |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table15 System Power Requirements |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Power Required (50 - 60 Hz) |
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| Watts |
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| Watts |
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| VA |
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| Comments |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Maximum Theoretical Power |
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| 5292 |
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| 5292 |
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| 5400 |
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| See #1 below |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Marked Electrical Power |
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| Marked Electrical Power |
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| --- |
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| --- |
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| 5400 |
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| 5400 |
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| 30A @ 180 VAC, see note #2 |
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| 30A @ 180 VAC, see note #2 |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Typical Maximum Power |
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| Typical Maximum Power |
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| 3724 |
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| 3724 |
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| 3800 |
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| See note #3 |
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| See note #3 |
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| 1. “Maximum theoretical power” is used to describe input power at the ac input. It is expressed... |
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| 1. “Maximum theoretical power” is used to describe input power at the ac input. It is expressed... |
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| 2. “Marked electrical power” is the input power measured at the ac input expressed in Volt-Amps... |
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| 3. “Typical maximum power” is the input power measured at the ac input expressed in Watts and V... |
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| environmental specifications |
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| environmental specifications |
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| environmental specifications |
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| This section provides the environmental, power dissipation, noise emission, and air flow specific... |
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| temperature |
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| temperature |
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| temperature |
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| The cabinet is actively cooled using forced convection in a Class C1-modified environment. The re... |
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| operating environment |
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| operating environment |
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| operating environment |
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| The system is designed to run continuously and meet reliability goals in an ambient temperature o... |
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| cell board |
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| cell board |
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| Environmental Temperature Sensor |
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| To ensure that the system is operating within the published limits, the ambient operating tempera... |
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| Non-Operating Environment |
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| Non-Operating Environment |
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| The system is designed to withstand ambient temperatures between -40° C to 70° C under non-operat... |
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| cooling |
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| cooling |
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| cooling |
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| Internal Chassis Cooling |
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| Internal Chassis Cooling |
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| The cabinet incorporates front-to-back airflow across the system backplane. Nine 120-mm fans moun... |
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| system backplane |
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| backplane:system |
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| Each fan is controlled by a smart fan control board embedded in the fan module plastic housing. T... |
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| Bulk Power Supply Cooling |
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| Bulk Power Supply Cooling |
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| Cooling for the bulk power supplies (BPS) is provided by two 60-mm fans contained within each BPS... |
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| PCI/Mass Storage Section Cooling |
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| PCI/Mass Storage Section Cooling |
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| Six 92-mm fans located between the mass storage devices and the PCI card cage provide airflow thr... |
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| Standby Cooling |
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| Standby Cooling |
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| Several components within the chassis consume significant amounts of power while the system is in... |
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| Typical Power Dissipation and Cooling |
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| Typical Power Dissipation and Cooling |
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| Table16 |
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| Table16 |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table16 Typical HP Integrity rx8620 Server Configurations |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Cell Board |
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| Cell Board |
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| Memory per Cell Board |
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| Memory per Cell Board |
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| PCI Cards (assumes 10W each) |
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| DVDs |
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| Hard Disk Drives |
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| Core I/O |
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| Bulk Power Supplies |
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| Typical Power |
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| Typical Cooling |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Qty |
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| Qty |
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| GBytes |
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| Qty |
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| Qty |
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| Qty |
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| Qty |
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| Qty |
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| Watts |
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| BTU/hour |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 16 |
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| 16 |
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| 16 |
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| 2 |
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| 4 |
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| 2 |
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| 6 |
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| 3800 |
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| 12973 |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 8 |
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| 8 |
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| 16 |
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| 2 |
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| 4 |
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| 2 |
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| 6 |
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| 3395 |
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| 11591 |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 8 |
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| 0 |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 6 |
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| 3177 |
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| 10846 |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 2 |
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| 16 |
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| 16 |
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| 16 |
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| 16 |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 2241 |
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| 2241 |
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| 7651 |
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| 7651 |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 8 |
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| 8 |
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| 8 |
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| 8 |
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| 0 |
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| 0 |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 1936 |
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| 1936 |
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| 6610 |
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| 6610 |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 8 |
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| 8 |
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| 0 |
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| 0 |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 1880 |
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| 1880 |
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| 6418 |
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| 6418 |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 1 |
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| 1 |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 8 |
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| 8 |
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| 0 |
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| 0 |
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| 1 |
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| 1 |
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| 1 |
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| 1 |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
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| 1228 |
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| 1228 |
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| 4192 |
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| 4192 |
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| The air-conditioning data in |
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| • Watts x (0.860) = kcal/hour |
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| • Watts x (0.860) = kcal/hour |
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| • Watts x (3.414) = Btu/hour |
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| • BTU/hour divided by 12,000 = tons of refrigeration required |
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| NOTE When determining power requirements, you must consider any peripheral equipment that will be... |
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| NOTE When determining power requirements, you must consider any peripheral equipment that will be... |
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| Acoustic Noise Specification |
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| Acoustic Noise Specification |
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| The acoustic noise specification for the HP Integrity rx8620 Server is |
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| Air Flow |
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| Air Flow |
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| The recommended HP Integrity rx8620 Server cabinet air intake temperature is between 68° F and 77... |
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| Figure11 |
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| Figure11 |
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| Figure11 Airflow Diagram |
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| Figure11 Airflow Diagram |
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| air ducts:illustrated |
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| Power Distribution Unit |
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| The server may ship with a power distribution unit (PDU). There are two 60A PDUs available for th... |
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| The 60A NEMA |
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| The 60A IEC PDU has four 16A circuit breakers and is constructed for International use. Each of t... |
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| Each PDU is 3U high and is rack-mounted in the server cabinet. |
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| Documentation for installation will accompany the PDU. The documentation can also be found at the... |
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| The PDU installation kit contains the: |
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| • PDU with cord and plug |
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| • PDU with cord and plug |
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| • Mounting hardware |
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| • Installation instructions |
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| Weight |
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| Weight |
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| To determine overall weight, follow the example in |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table17 Example Weight Summary |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Component |
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| Quantity |
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| Multiply By |
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| Weight (kg) |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Cell Board |
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| 4 |
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| 27.8 lb. (12.16) |
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| 107.20 lb. (48.64) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| PCI Card (varies - used sample value) |
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| 4 |
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| 0.34 lb. (0.153) |
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| 1.36 lb. (0.61) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Power Supply (BPS) |
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| Power Supply (BPS) |
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| 6 |
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| 12 lb. (5.44) |
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| 12 lb. (5.44) |
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| 72 lb. (32.66) |
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| 72 lb. (32.66) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| DVD Drive |
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| DVD Drive |
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| 2 |
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| 2 |
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| 2.2 lb. (1.0) |
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| 4.4 lb. (2.0) |
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| 4.4 lb. (2.0) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Hard Disk Drive |
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| Hard Disk Drive |
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| 4 |
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| 4 |
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| 1.6 lb. (0.73) |
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| 6.40 lb. (2.90) |
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| 6.40 lb. (2.90) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Chassis with skins and front bezel cover |
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| 1 |
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| 131 lb. (59.42) |
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| 131 lb. (59.42) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Total weight |
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| 322.36 lb. (146.22) |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table18 Weight Summary |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Component |
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| Quantity |
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| Multiply By |
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| Weight (kg) |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Cell Board |
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| 27.8 lb. (12.16) |
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| lb. () |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| PCI Card |
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| varies lb. (varies) |
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| lb. () |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Power Supply (BPS) |
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| Power Supply (BPS) |
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| 12 lb. (5.44) |
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| 12 lb. (5.44) |
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| lb. () |
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| lb. () |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| DVD Drive |
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| DVD Drive |
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| 2.2 lb. (1.0) |
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| 2.2 lb. (1.0) |
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| lb. () |
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| lb. () |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Hard Disk Drive |
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| Hard Disk Drive |
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| 1.6 lb. (0.73) |
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| 1.6 lb. (0.73) |
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| lb. () |
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| lb. () |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Chassis with skins and front bezel cover |
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| 131 lb. (59.42) |
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| lb. () |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Total weight |
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| lb. () |
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| 2 General Site Preparation Guidelines |
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| 2 General Site Preparation Guidelines |
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| The following information provides general principles and practices to consider before the instal... |
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| The following information provides general principles and practices to consider before the instal... |
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| Electrical Factors |
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| Electrical Factors |
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| NOTE Electrical practices and suggestions in this guide are based on North American practices. Fo... |
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| NOTE Electrical practices and suggestions in this guide are based on North American practices. Fo... |
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| An example would be the recommendation that the protective earthing (PE) conductor be green with ... |
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| Local authority has jurisdiction (LAHJ) and should make the final decision regarding adherence to... |
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| Proper design and installation of a server power distribution system requires specialized skills.... |
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| In general, a well-designed power distribution system exceeds the requirements of most electrical... |
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| A detailed discussion of power distribution system design and installation is beyond the scope of... |
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| The electrical factors discussed in this section are: |
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| • Computer room safety |
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| • Computer room safety |
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| • Computer room safety |
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| • Power Consumption |
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| • Power Consumption |
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| • Electrical load requirements (circuit breaker sizing) |
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| • Electrical load requirements (circuit breaker sizing) |
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| • Power quality |
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| • Power quality |
20 |
| • Distribution hardware |
20 |
| • Distribution hardware |
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| • System installation guidelines |
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| • System installation guidelines |
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| Computer Room Safety |
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| Computer Room Safety |
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| Inside the computer room, fire protection and adequate lighting (for equipment servicing) are imp... |
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| computer room safety:fire protection |
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| Fire Protection |
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| Fire Protection |
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| The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Dat... |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:computer room safety:fire protection |
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| fire protection |
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| Most computer room installations are equipped with the following fire protection devices: |
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| • Smoke detectors |
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| • Smoke detectors |
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| • Smoke detectors |
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| • Fire and temperature alarms |
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| • Fire and temperature alarms |
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| • Fire extinguishing system |
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| • Fire extinguishing system |
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| Additional safety devices are: |
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| • Circuit breakers |
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| • Circuit breakers |
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| • Circuit breakers |
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| • An emergency power cutoff switch |
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| • An emergency power cutoff switch |
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| • Devices specific to the geographic location (such as earthquake protection) |
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| • Devices specific to the geographic location (such as earthquake protection) |
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| Lighting Requirements for Equipment Servicing |
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| Lighting Requirements for Equipment Servicing |
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| Adequate lighting and utility outlets in a computer room reduce the possibility of accidents duri... |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:lighting requirements |
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| For example, adequate lighting reduces the chances of connector damage when cables are installed ... |
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| The minimum recommended illumination level is 70-foot candles (756 lumens per square meter) when ... |
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| Working Space for Server Access |
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| Working Space for Server Access |
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| The recommended working space for performing maintenance on the server is three feet. The work sp... |
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| Power Consumption |
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| Power Consumption |
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| When determining power requirements, you must consider any peripheral equipment that will be inst... |
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| Electrical Load Requirements (Circuit Breaker Sizing) |
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| Electrical Load Requirements (Circuit Breaker Sizing) |
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| NOTE LAHJ and should make the final decision regarding adherence to country-specific electrical c... |
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| NOTE LAHJ and should make the final decision regarding adherence to country-specific electrical c... |
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| lighting requirements |
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| lighting requirements |
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| • To avoid nuisance tripping from load shifts or power transients, circuit protection devices sho... |
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| • To avoid nuisance tripping from load shifts or power transients, circuit protection devices sho... |
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| • To avoid nuisance tripping from load shifts or power transients, circuit protection devices sho... |
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| • Safety agencies derate most power connectors to 80% of their RMS current ratings. |
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| • Safety agencies derate most power connectors to 80% of their RMS current ratings. |
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| Power Quality |
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| Power Quality |
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| The server is designed to operate over a wide range of voltages and frequencies. The server is te... |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:power quality |
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| power quality |
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| Sources of Voltage Fluctuations |
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| Sources of Voltage Fluctuations |
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| Voltage fluctuations, sometimes called glitches, affect the quality of electrical power. Common s... |
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| sources of electrical disturbances |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:power quality:sources of electrical disturbances |
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| • Fluctuations occurring within the facility’s distribution system |
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| • Fluctuations occurring within the facility’s distribution system |
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| • Fluctuations occurring within the facility’s distribution system |
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| • Utility service low-voltage conditions (such as sags or brownouts) |
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| • Utility service low-voltage conditions (such as sags or brownouts) |
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| • Wide and rapid variations in input voltage levels |
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| • Wide and rapid variations in input voltage levels |
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| • Wide and rapid variations in input power frequency |
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| • Wide and rapid variations in input power frequency |
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| • Electrical storms |
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| • Electrical storms |
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| • Large inductive sources (such as motors and welders) |
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| • Large inductive sources (such as motors and welders) |
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| • Faults in the distribution system wiring (such as loose connections) |
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| • Faults in the distribution system wiring (such as loose connections) |
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| • Microwave, radar, radio, or cell phone transmissions |
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| • Microwave, radar, radio, or cell phone transmissions |
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| Power System Protection |
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| Power System Protection |
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| The server can be protected from the sources of many of these electrical disturbances by using: |
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| power system protection |
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| computer system:power system protection |
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| • A dedicated power distribution system |
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| • A dedicated power distribution system |
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| • A dedicated power distribution system |
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| • Power conditioning equipment |
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| • Power conditioning equipment |
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| • Over- and under-voltage detection and protection circuits |
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| • Over- and under-voltage detection and protection circuits |
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| • Screening to cancel out the effects of undesirable transmissions |
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| • Screening to cancel out the effects of undesirable transmissions |
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| • Lightning arresters on power cables to protect equipment against electrical storms |
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| • Lightning arresters on power cables to protect equipment against electrical storms |
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| Precautions have been taken during power distribution system design to provide immunity to power ... |
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| • Dedicated power source—Isolates a server power distribution system from other circuits in the f... |
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| • Dedicated power source—Isolates a server power distribution system from other circuits in the f... |
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| • Dedicated power source—Isolates a server power distribution system from other circuits in the f... |
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| • Missing-phase and low-voltage detectors—Shuts equipment down automatically when a severe power ... |
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| • Missing-phase and low-voltage detectors—Shuts equipment down automatically when a severe power ... |
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| • Online uninterruptible power supply (UPS)—Keeps input voltage to devices constant and should be... |
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| • Online uninterruptible power supply (UPS)—Keeps input voltage to devices constant and should be... |
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| Distribution Hardware |
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| Distribution Hardware |
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| This section describes wire selection and the types of raceways (electrical conduits) used in the... |
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| power distribution:hardware |
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| Wire Selection |
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| Wire Selection |
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| Use copper conductors instead of aluminum, as aluminum’s coefficient of expansion differs signifi... |
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| Raceway Systems (Electrical Conduits) (LAHJ) |
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| Raceway Systems (Electrical Conduits) (LAHJ) |
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| Raceways (electrical conduits) form part of the protective ground path for personnel and equipmen... |
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| Any of the following types may be used: |
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| • Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) thin-wall tubing |
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| • Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) thin-wall tubing |
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| • Rigid (metal) conduit |
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| • Liquidtight with RFI shield grounded (most commonly used under raised floors) |
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| Building Distribution |
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| Building Distribution |
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| All building feeders and branch circuitry should be in rigid metallic conduit with proper connect... |
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| Grounding Systems |
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| Grounding Systems |
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| IT Power System |
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| This product has not been evaluated for connection to an IT power system (an AC distribution syst... |
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| A server requires two methods of grounding: |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:grounding systems |
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| grounding systems |
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| • Power distribution safety grounding |
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| • Power distribution safety grounding |
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| • Power distribution safety grounding |
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| • High-frequency intercabinet grounding |
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| • High-frequency intercabinet grounding |
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| Power Distribution Safety Grounding (LAHJ) |
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| Power Distribution Safety Grounding (LAHJ) |
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| The power distribution safety grounding system consists of connecting various points in the power... |
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| power distribution:safety grounding |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:power distribution safety grounding |
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| Power distribution systems consist of several parts. HP recommends that these parts be solidly in... |
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| Main Building Electrical Ground |
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| Main Building Electrical Ground |
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| The main electrical service entrance equipment should have an earth ground connection, as require... |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:main building electrical ground |
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| Electrical Conduit Ground |
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| All electrical conduits should be made of rigid metallic conduit that is securely connected toget... |
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| grounding systems:electrical conduit ground |
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| Power Panel Ground |
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| Each power panel should be grounded to the electrical service entrance with green (green/yellow) ... |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:power panel grounds |
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| NOTE The green wire ground conductor mentioned above might be a black wire marked with green tape... |
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| NOTE The green wire ground conductor mentioned above might be a black wire marked with green tape... |
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| Computer Safety Ground |
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| Computer Safety Ground |
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| Ground all computer equipment with the green (green/yellow) wire included in the branch circuitry... |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:main building electrical ground |
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| Dual Power Source Grounding |
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| When dual power sources are utilized, strong consideration should be given to measure voltage pot... |
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| Dual power sources might originate from two different transformers or two different UPS devices. ... |
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| Cabinet Performance Grounding (High-Frequency Ground) |
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| Cabinet Performance Grounding (High-Frequency Ground) |
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| Signal interconnects between system cabinets require high-frequency ground return paths. Connect ... |
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| NOTE In some cases, power distribution system green (green/yellow) wire ground conductors are too... |
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| NOTE In some cases, power distribution system green (green/yellow) wire ground conductors are too... |
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| Power panels located in close proximity to the computer equipment should also be connected to the... |
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| Raised Floor “High-Frequency Noise” Grounding |
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| Raised Floor “High-Frequency Noise” Grounding |
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| If a raised floor system is used, install a complete signal reference grid (SRG) for maintaining ... |
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| NOTE Regardless of the grounding connection method used, the raised floor should be grounded as a... |
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| NOTE Regardless of the grounding connection method used, the raised floor should be grounded as a... |
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| HP recommends the following approaches: |
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| • Excellent—Add a grounding grid to the subfloor. The grounding grid should be made of copper str... |
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| • Excellent—Add a grounding grid to the subfloor. The grounding grid should be made of copper str... |
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| • Excellent—Add a grounding grid to the subfloor. The grounding grid should be made of copper str... |
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| Connect each pedestal to four strips using 1/4-in (6.0-mm) bolts tightened to the manufacturer’s ... |
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| • Better—A grounded #6 AWG minimum copper wire grid mechanically clamped to floor pedestals and p... |
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| • Good—Use the raised floor structure as a ground grid. In this case, the floor must be designed ... |
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| • Good—Use the raised floor structure as a ground grid. In this case, the floor must be designed ... |
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| Figure21 Raised Floor Metal Strip Ground System |
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| Figure21 Raised Floor Metal Strip Ground System |
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| raised floor:ground system, illustrated |
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| Equipment Grounding Implementation Details |
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| Connect all HP equipment cabinets to the site ground grid as follows: |
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| Step 1. Attach one end of each ground strap to the applicable cabinet ground lug. |
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| Step 1. Attach one end of each ground strap to the applicable cabinet ground lug. |
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| Step 2. Attach the other end to the nearest pedestal base (raised floor) or cable trough ground... |
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| Step 3. Check that the braid contact on each end of the ground strap consists of a terminal and... |
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| Step 4. Check that the braid contact connection points are free of paint or other insulating ma... |
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| System Installation Guidelines |
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| System Installation Guidelines |
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| This section contains information about installation practices. Some common pitfalls are highligh... |
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| system installation guidelines |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:system installation guidelines |
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| NOTE In domestic installations, the proper receptacles should be installed before the arrival of ... |
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| NOTE In domestic installations, the proper receptacles should be installed before the arrival of ... |
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| Wiring Connections |
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| Wiring Connections |
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| Expansion and contraction rates vary among different metals. Therefore, the integrity of an elect... |
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| wiring:connections |
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| system installation guidelines:wiring connections |
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| CAUTION Connections that are too loose or tight can have a high impedance that cause serious prob... |
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| CAUTION Connections that are too loose or tight can have a high impedance that cause serious prob... |
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| Wiring connections must be properly torqued. Many equipment manufacturers specify the proper conn... |
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| Ground connections must only be made on a conductive, non-painted surface. When equipment vibrati... |
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| Data Communications Cables |
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| Data Communications Cables |
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| Power transformers create high-energy fields in the form of electromagnetic interference (EMI). H... |
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| data communications cables |
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| Environmental Elements |
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| The following environmental elements can affect a server installation: |
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| computer system:environmental elements |
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| environmental elements |
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| • Computer room preparation |
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| • Computer room preparation |
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| • Computer room preparation |
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| • Cooling requirements |
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| • Cooling requirements |
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| • Humidity level |
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| • Humidity level |
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| • Air-conditioning ducts |
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| • Air-conditioning ducts |
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| • Dust and pollution control |
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| • Dust and pollution control |
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| • ESD prevention |
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| • ESD prevention |
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| • Acoustics (noise reduction) |
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| • Acoustics (noise reduction) |
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| Computer Room Preparation |
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| Computer Room Preparation |
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| The following guidelines are recommended when preparing a computer room for a server: |
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| environmental elements:computer room considerations |
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| • Locate the computer room away from the exterior walls of the building to avoid the heat gain fr... |
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| • Locate the computer room away from the exterior walls of the building to avoid the heat gain fr... |
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| • Locate the computer room away from the exterior walls of the building to avoid the heat gain fr... |
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| • When exterior windows are unavoidable, use windows that are double- or triple-glazed and shaded... |
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| • When exterior windows are unavoidable, use windows that are double- or triple-glazed and shaded... |
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| • Maintain the computer room at a positive pressure relative to surrounding spaces. |
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| • Maintain the computer room at a positive pressure relative to surrounding spaces. |
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| • Use a vapor barrier installed around the entire computer room envelope to restrain moisture mig... |
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| • Use a vapor barrier installed around the entire computer room envelope to restrain moisture mig... |
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| • Caulk and vapor seal all pipes and cables that penetrate the envelope. |
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| • Caulk and vapor seal all pipes and cables that penetrate the envelope. |
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| • Use at least a 12-inch raised floor system for minimum favorable room air distribution system (... |
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| • Use at least a 12-inch raised floor system for minimum favorable room air distribution system (... |
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| • Ensure a minimum clearance of 12 in. between the top of the server cabinet and the ceiling to a... |
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| • Ensure a minimum clearance of 12 in. between the top of the server cabinet and the ceiling to a... |
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| • Allow 18 in. (or local code minimum clearance) from the top of the server cabinet to the fire s... |
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| Cooling Requirements |
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| Cooling Requirements |
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| Air-conditioning equipment requirements and recommendations are described in the following sections. |
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| cooling requirements |
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| environmental elements:cooling requirements |
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| Basic Air-Conditioning Equipment Requirements |
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| Basic Air-Conditioning Equipment Requirements |
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| The cooling capacity of the installed air-conditioning equipment for the computer room should be ... |
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| air-conditioning:requirements |
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| environmental elements:air-conditioning equipment requirements |
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| • Air filtration |
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| • Air filtration |
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| • Air filtration |
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| • Cooling or dehumidification |
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| • Cooling or dehumidification |
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| • Humidification |
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| • Humidification |
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| • Reheating |
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| • Reheating |
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| • Air distribution |
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| • Air distribution |
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| • System controls adequate to maintain the computer room within specified operating ranges. |
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| • System controls adequate to maintain the computer room within specified operating ranges. |
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| Lighting and personnel must also be included. For example, a person dissipates about 450 BTUs per... |
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| At altitudes above 10,000 feet (3048 m), the lower air density reduces the cooling capability of ... |
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| Air-Conditioning System Guidelines |
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| Air-Conditioning System Guidelines |
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| The following guidelines are recommended when designing an air-conditioning system and selecting ... |
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| environmental elements:air-conditioning recommendations |
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| • The computer room air-conditioning system should be capable of operating 24 hours a day, 365 da... |
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| • The computer room air-conditioning system should be capable of operating 24 hours a day, 365 da... |
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| • The computer room air-conditioning system should be capable of operating 24 hours a day, 365 da... |
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| • Consider the long-term value of server availability, redundant air-conditioning equipment, or c... |
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| • Consider the long-term value of server availability, redundant air-conditioning equipment, or c... |
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| • The system should be capable of handling any future server expansion. |
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| • The system should be capable of handling any future server expansion. |
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| • Air-conditioning equipment air filters should have a minimum rating of 45% (based on “ASHRAE St... |
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| • Air-conditioning equipment air filters should have a minimum rating of 45% (based on “ASHRAE St... |
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| • Introduce only enough outside air into the system to meet building code requirements (for human... |
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| • Introduce only enough outside air into the system to meet building code requirements (for human... |
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| Air-Conditioning System Types |
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| Air-Conditioning System Types |
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| The following three air-conditioning system types are listed in order of preference: |
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| air-conditioning:system recommendations |
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| • Complete self-contained package units with remote condensers. These systems are available with ... |
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| • Complete self-contained package units with remote condensers. These systems are available with ... |
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| • Complete self-contained package units with remote condensers. These systems are available with ... |
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| • Chilled water package unit with remote chilled water plant. These systems are available with up... |
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| • Chilled water package unit with remote chilled water plant. These systems are available with up... |
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| • Central station air-handling units with remote refrigeration equipment. These systems are usual... |
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| • Central station air-handling units with remote refrigeration equipment. These systems are usual... |
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| Basic Air-Distribution Systems |
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| Basic Air-Distribution Systems |
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| A basic air-distribution system includes supply air and return air. |
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| basic air-distribution systems |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:air-distribution system |
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| environmental elements:air-distribution systems |
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| An air-distribution system should be zoned to deliver an adequate amount of supply air to the coo... |
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| • Ceiling supply system—From 55° F (12.8° C) to 60° F (15.6° C) |
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| • Ceiling supply system—From 55° F (12.8° C) to 60° F (15.6° C) |
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| • Ceiling supply system—From 55° F (12.8° C) to 60° F (15.6° C) |
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| • Floor supply system—At least 60° F (15.6° C) |
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| • Floor supply system—At least 60° F (15.6° C) |
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| If a ceiling plenum return air system or a ducted ceiling return air system is used, the return a... |
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| The following three types of air distribution systems are listed in order of recommendation: |
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| air-distribution system:room space return air |
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| • Under floor air distribution system—Down flow air-conditioning equipment located on the raised ... |
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| • Under floor air distribution system—Down flow air-conditioning equipment located on the raised ... |
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| • Under floor air distribution system—Down flow air-conditioning equipment located on the raised ... |
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| Return air from an under floor air-distribution system can be ducted return air (DRA) above the c... |
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| Perforated floor panels (available from the raised floor manufacturer) should be located around t... |
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| • Ceiling plenum air distribution system—Supply air is ducted into the ceiling plenum from upflow... |
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| • Ceiling plenum air distribution system—Supply air is ducted into the ceiling plenum from upflow... |
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| The ceiling construction should resist air leakage. Place perforated ceiling panels (with down di... |
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| Return air should be ducted back to the air-conditioning equipment though the return air duct abo... |
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| • Above ceiling ducted air-distribution system—Supply air is ducted into a ceiling diffuser syste... |
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| • Above ceiling ducted air-distribution system—Supply air is ducted into a ceiling diffuser syste... |
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| Return air from an above ceiling ducted air-distribution system can be ducted return air (DRA) ab... |
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| Adjust the supply air diffuser system grilles to direct the cooling air downward around the front... |
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| Air-Conditioning System Installation |
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| Air-Conditioning System Installation |
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| All air-conditioning equipment, materials, and installation must comply with any applicable const... |
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| Air-Conditioning Ducts |
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| Air-Conditioning Ducts |
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| Use separate computer room air-conditioning duct work. If it is not separate from the rest of the... |
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| air-conditioning:ducts |
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| Humidity Level |
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| Maintain proper humidity levels at 40 to 55% relative humidity (RH). High humidity causes galvani... |
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| humidity level |
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| environmental elements:humidity level |
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| CAUTION Low humidity contributes to undesirably high levels of electrostatic charges. This increa... |
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| CAUTION Low humidity contributes to undesirably high levels of electrostatic charges. This increa... |
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| Low humidity levels are often the result of the facility heating system and occur during the cold... |
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| Dust and Pollution Control |
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| Dust and Pollution Control |
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| Computer equipment can be adversely affected by dust and microscopic particles in the site enviro... |
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| environmental elements:dust and pollution control |
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| electrical and environmental guidelines:dust and pollution control |
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| Specifically, disk drives, tape drives, and some other mechanical devices can have bearing failur... |
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| Smaller particles can pass though some filters and, over time, cause problems in mechanical parts... |
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| Other sources of dust, metallic, conductive, abrasive, and microscopic particles can be present. ... |
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| • Subfloor shedding |
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| • Subfloor shedding |
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| • Raised-floor shedding |
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| • Ceiling-tile shedding |
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| These particulates are not always visible to the naked eye. A good check to determine their possi... |
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| The computer room should be kept clean. The following guidelines are recommended: |
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| • Smoking—Establish a no-smoking policy. Cigarette smoke particles are eight times larger than th... |
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| • Smoking—Establish a no-smoking policy. Cigarette smoke particles are eight times larger than th... |
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| • Smoking—Establish a no-smoking policy. Cigarette smoke particles are eight times larger than th... |
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| • Printer—Locate printers and paper products in a separate room to eliminate paper particulate pr... |
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| • Printer—Locate printers and paper products in a separate room to eliminate paper particulate pr... |
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| • Eating or drinking—Establish a no-eating or drinking policy. Spilled liquids can cause short ci... |
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| • Eating or drinking—Establish a no-eating or drinking policy. Spilled liquids can cause short ci... |
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| • Tile floors—Use a dust-absorbent cloth mop rather than a dry mop to clean tile floors. |
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| • Tile floors—Use a dust-absorbent cloth mop rather than a dry mop to clean tile floors. |
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| Special precautions are necessary if the computer room is near a source of air pollution. Some ai... |
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| Metallic Particulate Contamination |
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| Metallic Particulate Contamination |
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| Metallic particulates can be especially harmful around electronic equipment. This type of contami... |
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| Over time, very fine whiskers of pure metal can form on electroplated zinc, cadmium, or tin surfa... |
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| Although this problem is relatively rare, it can be an issue within your computer room. Since met... |
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| ESD Prevention |
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| ESD Prevention |
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| Static charges (voltage levels) occur when objects are separated or rubbed together. The voltage ... |
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| environmental elements:electrostatic discharge:prevention |
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| • Types of materials |
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| • Types of materials |
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| • Types of materials |
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| • Relative humidity |
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| • Relative humidity |
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| • Rate of change or separation |
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| • Rate of change or separation |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table21 Effect of Humidity on ESD Charge Levels |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Personnel Activity |
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| Humidityand Charge Levels (voltages) |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| 26% |
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| 32% |
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| 40% |
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| 50% |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Person walking across a linoleum floor |
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| 6,150 V |
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| 5,750 V |
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| 4,625 V |
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| 3,700 V |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Person walking across a carpeted floor |
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| 18,450 V |
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| 17,250 V |
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| 13,875 V |
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| 11,100 V |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Person getting up from a plastic chair |
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| 24,600 V |
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| 23,000 V |
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| 18,500 V |
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| 14,800 V |
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| Static Protection Measures |
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| Static Protection Measures |
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| Follow these precautions to minimize possible ESD-induced failures in the computer room: |
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| environmental elements:static protection measures |
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| • Maintain recommended humidity level and airflow rates in the computer room. |
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| • Maintain recommended humidity level and airflow rates in the computer room. |
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| • Maintain recommended humidity level and airflow rates in the computer room. |
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| • Install conductive flooring (conductive adhesive must be used when laying tiles). |
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| • Install conductive flooring (conductive adhesive must be used when laying tiles). |
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| • Use conductive wax if waxed floors are necessary. |
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| • Use conductive wax if waxed floors are necessary. |
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| • Ensure that all equipment and flooring are properly grounded and are at the same ground potential. |
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| • Ensure that all equipment and flooring are properly grounded and are at the same ground potential. |
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| • Use conductive tables and chairs. |
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| • Use conductive tables and chairs. |
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| • Use a grounded wrist strap (or other grounding method) when handling circuit boards. |
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| • Use a grounded wrist strap (or other grounding method) when handling circuit boards. |
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| • Store spare electronic modules in antistatic containers. |
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| • Store spare electronic modules in antistatic containers. |
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| Acoustics |
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| Acoustics |
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| Computer equipment and air-conditioning blowers cause computer rooms to be noisy. Ambient noise l... |
34 |
| environmental elements:acoustics |
34 |
| • Dropped ceiling—Cover with a commercial grade of fire-resistant, acoustic-rated, fiberglass cei... |
34 |
| • Dropped ceiling—Cover with a commercial grade of fire-resistant, acoustic-rated, fiberglass cei... |
34 |
| • Dropped ceiling—Cover with a commercial grade of fire-resistant, acoustic-rated, fiberglass cei... |
34 |
| • Sound deadening—Cover the walls with curtains or other sound deadening material. |
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| • Sound deadening—Cover the walls with curtains or other sound deadening material. |
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| • Removable partitions—Use foam rubber models for most effectiveness. |
34 |
| • Removable partitions—Use foam rubber models for most effectiveness. |
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| Facility Characteristics |
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| Facility Characteristics |
35 |
| This section contains information about facility characteristics that must be considered for the ... |
35 |
| facility characteristics |
35 |
| facility guidelines:characteristics |
35 |
| • Floor loading |
35 |
| • Floor loading |
35 |
| • Floor loading |
35 |
| • Windows |
35 |
| • Windows |
35 |
| • Altitude effects |
35 |
| • Altitude effects |
35 |
| Floor Loading |
35 |
| Floor Loading |
35 |
| The computer room floor must be able to support the total weight of the installed server as well ... |
35 |
| Floor loading is usually not an issue in nonraised floor installations. The information presented... |
35 |
| NOTE An appropriate floor system consultant should verify any floor system under consideration fo... |
35 |
| NOTE An appropriate floor system consultant should verify any floor system under consideration fo... |
35 |
| Raised Floor Loading |
35 |
| Raised Floor Loading |
35 |
| Raised floor loading is a function of the manufacturer’s load specification and the positioning o... |
35 |
| floor loading:raised floor |
35 |
| The following guidelines are recommended: |
35 |
| • Because many raised floor systems do not have grid stringers between floor stands, the lateral ... |
35 |
| • Because many raised floor systems do not have grid stringers between floor stands, the lateral ... |
35 |
| • Because many raised floor systems do not have grid stringers between floor stands, the lateral ... |
35 |
| • Larger floor grids (bigger panels) are generally rated for lighter loads. |
35 |
| • Larger floor grids (bigger panels) are generally rated for lighter loads. |
35 |
| CAUTION Do not position or install any equipment cabinets on the raised floor system until you ha... |
35 |
| CAUTION Do not position or install any equipment cabinets on the raised floor system until you ha... |
35 |
| Floor Loading Terms |
35 |
| Floor Loading Terms |
35 |
| . |
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| <TABLE> |
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| Table22 Floor Loading Term Definitions |
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| <TABLE HEADING> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Term |
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| Definition |
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| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Dead load |
35 |
| The weight of the raised panel floor system, including the understructure. Expressed in lb/ft2 (k... |
35 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
35 |
| Live load |
35 |
| The load that the floor system can safely support. Expressed in lb/ft2 (kg/m2). |
35 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
36 |
| Concentrated load |
36 |
| The load that a floor panel can support on a 1-in2 (6.45-cm2) area at the panels weakest point (t... |
36 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
36 |
| Ultimate load |
36 |
| The maximum load (per floor panel) that the floor system can support without failure. Failure exp... |
36 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
36 |
| Rolling load |
36 |
| The load a floor panel can support (without failure) when a wheel of specified diameter and width... |
36 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
36 |
| Average floor load |
36 |
| Computed by dividing total equipment weight by the area of its footprint. This value is expressed... |
36 |
| Average Floor Loading |
36 |
| Average Floor Loading |
36 |
| The average floor load value is not appropriate for addressing raised floor ratings at the floor ... |
36 |
| Typical Raised Floor Site |
36 |
| Typical Raised Floor Site |
36 |
| This section contains an example of a computer room raised floor system that is satisfactory for ... |
36 |
| facility guidelines:typical raised floor site |
36 |
| Based on specific information provided by HP, Tate Access Floors has approved its Series 800 all-... |
36 |
| In the event that the flooring is being replaced or a new floor is being installed, Tate Access F... |
36 |
| NOTE If the specific floor being evaluated or considered is other than a Tate Series 800 floor, t... |
36 |
| NOTE If the specific floor being evaluated or considered is other than a Tate Series 800 floor, t... |
36 |
| The following table lists specifications for the Tate Access Floors Series 800 raised floor system. |
36 |
| <TABLE> |
36 |
| Table23 Typical Raised Floor Specifications |
36 |
| <TABLE HEADING> |
36 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
36 |
| Item |
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| Rating |
36 |
| <TABLE BODY> |
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| <TABLE ROW> |
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| Dead load |
36 |
| 7 lb/ft 2 (34.2 kg/m2) |
36 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
36 |
| Live load |
36 |
| 313 lb/ft 2 (1528.3 kg/m2) |
36 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
36 |
| Concentrated load |
36 |
| 1250 lb (567 kg) |
36 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
37 |
| Ultimate load |
37 |
| 4000 lb (1814 kg) per panel |
37 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
37 |
| Rolling load |
37 |
| 400 lb (181 kg) |
37 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
37 |
| Average floor load |
37 |
| 500 lb (227 kg) |
37 |
| Windows |
37 |
| Windows |
37 |
| Avoid housing computers in a room with windows. Sunlight entering a computer room can cause probl... |
37 |
| facility guidelines:windows |
38 |
| Space Requirements |
38 |
| This section contains information about space requirements for the server. This data should be us... |
38 |
| space requirements |
38 |
| Delivery Space Requirements |
38 |
| Delivery Space Requirements |
38 |
| There should be enough clearance to move equipment safely from the receiving area to the computer... |
38 |
| space requirements:delivery space requirements |
38 |
| Delivery plans should include the possible removal of walls or doors. |
38 |
| Operational Space Requirements |
38 |
| Operational Space Requirements |
38 |
| Other factors must be considered in addition to the basic equipment dimensions. Reduced airflow a... |
38 |
| facility guidelines:operational space requirements |
38 |
| The locations of lighting fixtures and utility outlets affect servicing operations. Plan equipmen... |
38 |
| Clearance around the cabinets must be provided for proper cooling airflow through the equipment. |
38 |
| If other equipment is located so that it exhausts heated air near the cooling air intakes of the ... |
38 |
| <TABLE> |
38 |
| Table24 Computer Room Environment |
38 |
| <TABLE HEADING> |
38 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
38 |
| Parameter |
38 |
| Parameter |
38 |
| Operating Limits |
38 |
| Operating Limits |
38 |
| Recommended Operating Range |
38 |
| Maximum Rate of Change (per hour) |
38 |
| Non-Operating Ranges |
38 |
| Non-Operating Ranges |
38 |
| <TABLE BODY> |
38 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
38 |
| Temperature |
38 |
| 41°–95° F (5°–35° C) |
38 |
| 41°–95° F (5°–35° C) |
38 |
| 68°–77° F (20°–25° C) |
38 |
| 9° F repetitive, 36° F non-repetitive (5° C repetitive, 20° C non-repetitive) |
38 |
| -40° C to +70° C |
38 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
38 |
| Humidity |
38 |
| 15–80% with no condensation (40–55% recommended) |
38 |
| 40–55% RH non-condensing |
38 |
| 6% |
38 |
| 90% RH non-condensing at 65° C (149° F) |
38 |
| Space planning should also include the possible addition of equipment or other changes in space r... |
38 |
| • Channels or fixtures used for routing data cables and power cables |
38 |
| • Channels or fixtures used for routing data cables and power cables |
38 |
| • Channels or fixtures used for routing data cables and power cables |
38 |
| • Access to air-conditioning ducts, filters, lighting, and electrical power hardware |
39 |
| • Access to air-conditioning ducts, filters, lighting, and electrical power hardware |
39 |
| • Power conditioning equipment |
39 |
| • Power conditioning equipment |
39 |
| • Cabinets for cleaning materials |
39 |
| • Cabinets for cleaning materials |
39 |
| • Maintenance area and spare parts |
39 |
| • Maintenance area and spare parts |
39 |
| Floor Plan Grid |
39 |
| Floor Plan Grid |
39 |
| A floor plan grid is used to plan the location of equipment in the computer room. In addition to ... |
39 |
| facility guidelines:floor-plan grid |
39 |
| • Air-conditioning vents |
39 |
| • Air-conditioning vents |
39 |
| • Air-conditioning vents |
39 |
| • Lighting fixtures |
39 |
| • Lighting fixtures |
39 |
| • Utility outlets |
39 |
| • Utility outlets |
39 |
| • Doors |
39 |
| • Doors |
39 |
| • Access areas for power wiring and air-conditioning filters |
39 |
| • Access areas for power wiring and air-conditioning filters |
39 |
| • Equipment cable routing |
39 |
| • Equipment cable routing |
39 |
| Power Plug Configuration |
40 |
| Power Plug Configuration |
40 |
| Several different power cables are designed for use with HP servers. The region the server ships ... |
40 |
| Female End of Power Cable |
40 |
| The female end of the HP server is a C19 plug that mates with the C20 receptacle in each power su... |
40 |
| Figure22 C20 Male Receptacle (at power supply) |
40 |
| Figure22 C20 Male Receptacle (at power supply) |
40 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
40 |
| Figure23 C19 Female Plug (on one end of the power cord) |
40 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
40 |
| The male plug on the other end of the power cable will vary depending on the region to where the ... |
40 |
| NOTE Several examples follow, though this list is not meant to be all-inclusive nor is this list ... |
41 |
| NOTE Several examples follow, though this list is not meant to be all-inclusive nor is this list ... |
41 |
| Figure24 Unterminated Plug |
41 |
| Figure24 Unterminated Plug |
41 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
41 |
| Figure25 L6-20 Plug |
41 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
41 |
| Figure26 IEC 309 Plug |
41 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
41 |
| Figure27 CEE 7-7 Plug |
41 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
42 |
| Figure28 L6-30 Plug |
42 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
42 |
| Figure29 NEMA 5-20P Plug |
42 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
42 |
| Figure210 ISI 32 Plug |
42 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
42 |
| Figure211 GB 1002 Plug |
42 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
43 |
| The power cable length and configuration varies based on the region to where the server ships. Th... |
43 |
| Figure212 L6-20 Power Cable |
43 |
| Figure212 L6-20 Power Cable |
43 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
44 |
| Conversion Factors and Formulas |
44 |
| The conversion factors provided in this appendix are intended to ease data calculation for system... |
44 |
| Conversion Factors |
44 |
| • Refrigeration |
44 |
| • Refrigeration |
44 |
| • Refrigeration |
44 |
| — 1 watt = 0.86 kcal/h |
44 |
| — 1 watt = 0.86 kcal/h |
44 |
| — 1 watt = 0.86 kcal/h |
44 |
| — 1 watt = 3.412 Btu/h |
44 |
| — 1 watt = 3.412 Btu/h |
44 |
| — 1 watt = 2.843 x 10-4 tons |
44 |
| — 1 watt = 2.843 x 10-4 tons |
44 |
| — 1 ton = 200 Btu/min. |
44 |
| — 1 ton = 200 Btu/min. |
44 |
| — 1 ton = 12,000 Btu/h |
44 |
| — 1 ton = 12,000 Btu/h |
44 |
| — 1 ton = 3,517.2 W |
44 |
| — 1 ton = 3,517.2 W |
44 |
| • Metric Equivalents |
44 |
| • Metric Equivalents |
44 |
| — 1 centimeter = 0.3937 in |
44 |
| — 1 centimeter = 0.3937 in |
44 |
| — 1 centimeter = 0.3937 in |
44 |
| — 1 meter = 3.28 ft. |
44 |
| — 1 meter = 3.28 ft. |
44 |
| — 1 meter = 1.09 yds |
44 |
| — 1 meter = 1.09 yds |
44 |
| — 1 in. = 2.54 cm |
44 |
| — 1 in. = 2.54 cm |
44 |
| — 1 ft. = 0.305 m |
44 |
| — 1 ft. = 0.305 m |
44 |
| — 1 CFM = 1.7m3/h |
44 |
| — 1 CFM = 1.7m3/h |
44 |
| • kVA Conversions |
44 |
| • kVA Conversions |
44 |
| Three phase |
44 |
| kVA = V ¥ A ¥ ÷3 ⁄ 1000 |
44 |
| kVA = V ¥ A ¥ ÷3 ⁄ 1000 |
44 |
| • Single phase |
44 |
| Formulas |
44 |
| • kVA = Voltage x Current (amps) |
44 |
| • kVA = Voltage x Current (amps) |
44 |
| • Watts = VA x PF |
44 |
| • Btu = Watts x 3.41 |
44 |
| Example of an Installation Schedule |
45 |
| Example of an Installation Schedule |
45 |
| The following schedule lists the sequence of events for a typical system installation: |
45 |
| example installation schedule |
45 |
| computer system:sample installation schedule |
45 |
| example installation schedule |
45 |
| • 60 days before installation |
45 |
| • 60 days before installation |
45 |
| • 60 days before installation |
45 |
| — Floor plan design completed and mailed to HP (if required to be an HP task) |
45 |
| — Floor plan design completed and mailed to HP (if required to be an HP task) |
45 |
| — Floor plan design completed and mailed to HP (if required to be an HP task) |
45 |
| • 30 days before installation |
45 |
| • 30 days before installation |
45 |
| • 30 days before installation |
45 |
| — Primary power and air-conditioning installation completed |
45 |
| — Primary power and air-conditioning installation completed |
45 |
| — Primary power and air-conditioning installation completed |
45 |
| — Telephone and data cables installed |
45 |
| — Telephone and data cables installed |
45 |
| — Fire protection equipment installed |
45 |
| — Fire protection equipment installed |
45 |
| — Major facility changes completed |
45 |
| — Major facility changes completed |
45 |
| — Special delivery requirements defined |
45 |
| — Special delivery requirements defined |
45 |
| — Site inspection survey completed |
45 |
| — Site inspection survey completed |
45 |
| — Delivery survey completed |
45 |
| — Delivery survey completed |
45 |
| — A signed copy of the site inspection and delivery survey mailed to HP |
45 |
| — A signed copy of the site inspection and delivery survey mailed to HP |
45 |
| — Site inspection and pre-delivery coordination meeting arranged with a HP representative to revi... |
45 |
| — Site inspection and pre-delivery coordination meeting arranged with a HP representative to revi... |
45 |
| • 7 days before installation |
45 |
| • 7 days before installation |
45 |
| — Final check made with an HP site preparation specialist to resolve any last minute problems |
45 |
| — Final check made with an HP site preparation specialist to resolve any last minute problems |
45 |
| — Final check made with an HP site preparation specialist to resolve any last minute problems |
45 |
| NOTE Not all installations follow a schedule like the one previously noted. Sometimes a server is... |
45 |
| NOTE Not all installations follow a schedule like the one previously noted. Sometimes a server is... |
45 |
| • Site Preparation—schedule with the customer as soon as possible after the order is placed. |
45 |
| • Site Preparation—schedule with the customer as soon as possible after the order is placed. |
45 |
| • Site Verification—schedule with the customer a minimum of one to two days before the product is... |
45 |
| Sample Site Inspection Checklist |
46 |
| Sample Site Inspection Checklist |
46 |
| <TABLE> |
46 |
| Table25 Customer and HP Information |
46 |
| <TABLE HEADING> |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Customer Information |
46 |
| <TABLE BODY> |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Name: |
46 |
| Phone Number: |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Street Address: |
46 |
| City or Town: |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| State or Province: |
46 |
| Country |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Zip or postal code: |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Primary customer contact: |
46 |
| Phone Number: |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Secondary customer contact: |
46 |
| Phone Number: |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Traffic coordinator: |
46 |
| Phone Number: |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| HP information |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Sales representative |
46 |
| Order Number: |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Representative making survey |
46 |
| Date: |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Scheduled delivery date |
46 |
| <TABLE> |
46 |
| Table26 Site Inspection Checklist |
46 |
| <TABLE HEADING> |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Please check either Yes or No. If No, include comment number or date |
46 |
| Comment or Date |
46 |
| <TABLE BODY> |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Computer room |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| Number |
46 |
| Area or condition |
46 |
| Yes |
46 |
| No |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| 1. |
46 |
| Is there a completed floor plan? |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| 2. |
46 |
| Is there adequate space for maintenance needs? Front 36 in. (91.4 cm) minimum, rear 36 in. (91.4 ... |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| 3. |
46 |
| Is access to the site or computer room restricted? |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| 4. |
46 |
| Is the computer room structurally complete? Expected date of completion? |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| 5. |
46 |
| Is a raised floor installed and in good condition? |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
46 |
| 6. |
46 |
| 6. |
46 |
| Is the raised floor adequate for equipment loading? |
46 |
| Is the raised floor adequate for equipment loading? |
46 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 7. |
47 |
| Are there channels or cutouts for cable routing? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 8. |
47 |
| Is there a network line available? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 9. |
47 |
| Is a telephone line available? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 10. |
47 |
| Are customer supplied peripheral cables and LAN cables available and of the proper type? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 11. |
47 |
| 11. |
47 |
| Are floor tiles in good condition and properly braced? |
47 |
| Are floor tiles in good condition and properly braced? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 12. |
47 |
| 12. |
47 |
| Is floor tile underside shiny or painted? If painted, judge the need for particulate test. |
47 |
| Is floor tile underside shiny or painted? If painted, judge the need for particulate test. |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| Power and lighting |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| Number |
47 |
| Area or condition |
47 |
| Yes |
47 |
| No |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 13. |
47 |
| Are lighting levels adequate for maintenance? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 14. |
47 |
| Are there AC outlets available for servicing needs? (for example, laptop) |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 15. |
47 |
| Does the input voltage correspond to equipment specifications? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 15A |
47 |
| 15A |
47 |
| Is dual source power used? If so, identify types and evaluate grounding. |
47 |
| Is dual source power used? If so, identify types and evaluate grounding. |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 16 |
47 |
| Does the input frequency correspond to equipment specifications? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 17. |
47 |
| Are lightning arrestors installed inside the building? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 18. |
47 |
| Is power conditioning equipment installed? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 19. |
47 |
| Is there a dedicated branch circuit for equipment? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 20. |
47 |
| Is the dedicated branch circuit less than 75 feet (22.86 meters)? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 21. |
47 |
| Are the input circuit breakers adequate for equipment loads? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| Safety |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| Number |
47 |
| Area or condition |
47 |
| Yes |
47 |
| No |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 22. |
47 |
| Is there an emergency power shutoff switch? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
47 |
| 23. |
47 |
| Is there a telephone available for emergency purposes? |
47 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 24. |
48 |
| Is there a fire protection system in the computer room? |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 25. |
48 |
| Is antistatic flooring installed? |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 26. |
48 |
| Are there any equipment servicing hazards (loose ground wires, poor lighting, and so on)? |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| Cooling |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| Number |
48 |
| Area or condition |
48 |
| Yes |
48 |
| No |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 27. |
48 |
| Can cooling be maintained between 5°C and 35°C (up to 5000 ft)? Derate 1 °C/1000 ft above 5000 ft... |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 28. |
48 |
| Can temperature changes be held to 5 °C per hour with tape media? Can temperature changes be held... |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 29. |
48 |
| Can humidity level be maintained at 40% to 55% at 35 °C noncondensing? |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 30. |
48 |
| Are air-conditioning filters installed and clean? |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| Storage |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| Number |
48 |
| Area or condition |
48 |
| Yes |
48 |
| No |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 31. |
48 |
| Are cabinets available for tape and disc media? |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 32. |
48 |
| Is shelving available for documentation? |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| Training |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| Number |
48 |
| Number |
48 |
| Area or condition |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 33 |
48 |
| 33 |
48 |
| Are personnel enrolled in the System Administrator’s Course? |
48 |
| <TABLE ROW> |
48 |
| 34 |
48 |
| 34 |
48 |
| Is on-site training required? |
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| Delivery Survey |
49 |
| Delivery Survey |
49 |
| The delivery survey forms list delivery or installation requirements. If any of the items on the ... |
49 |
| Special instructions or recommendations should be entered on the special instructions or recommen... |
49 |
| • Packaging restrictions at the facility, such as size and weight limitations |
49 |
| • Packaging restrictions at the facility, such as size and weight limitations |
49 |
| • Packaging restrictions at the facility, such as size and weight limitations |
49 |
| • Special delivery procedures |
49 |
| • Special delivery procedures |
49 |
| • Special equipment required for installation, such as tracking or hoists |
49 |
| • Special equipment required for installation, such as tracking or hoists |
49 |
| • What time the facility is available for installation (after the equipment is unloaded) |
49 |
| • What time the facility is available for installation (after the equipment is unloaded) |
49 |
| • Special security requirements applicable to the facility, such as security clearance |
50 |
| • Special security requirements applicable to the facility, such as security clearance |
50 |
| Figure213 Delivery Survey (Part 1) |
50 |
| Figure213 Delivery Survey (Part 1) |
50 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
51 |
| Figure214 Delivery Survey (Part 2) |
51 |
| <GRAPHIC> |
53 |
| Site Preparation Glossary |
53 |
| A-B |
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| A-B |
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| Apparent power |
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| Apparent power |
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| A value of power for AC circuits that is calculated as the product of RMS current times RMS volta... |
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| A value of power for AC circuits that is calculated as the product of RMS current times RMS volta... |
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| ASHRAE Standard 52-76 |
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| ASHRAE Standard 52-76 |
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| Industry-standard term for air filtration efficiency set forth by the American Society of Heating... |
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| Industry-standard term for air filtration efficiency set forth by the American Society of Heating... |
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| ASL |
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| ASL |
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| Above sea level. |
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| Above sea level. |
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| board |
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| board |
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| A printed circuit assembly (PCA). Also called a card or adapter. |
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| A printed circuit assembly (PCA). Also called a card or adapter. |
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| Btu/h |
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| Btu/h |
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| British thermal units. The amount of heat required to raise one pound of water 1° F/hr, a common ... |
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| British thermal units. The amount of heat required to raise one pound of water 1° F/hr, a common ... |
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| C |
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| C |
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| CompactPCI |
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| CompactPCI |
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| The newest specification for PCI-based industrial computers is called CompactPCI. It is electrica... |
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| The newest specification for PCI-based industrial computers is called CompactPCI. It is electrica... |
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| CFM |
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| CFM |
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| Cubic feet per minute, commonly used to measure the rate of air flow in an air-conditioning system. |
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| Cubic feet per minute, commonly used to measure the rate of air flow in an air-conditioning system. |
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| Chilled water system |
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| Chilled water system |
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| A type of air-conditioning system that has no refrigerant in the unit itself. The refrigerant is ... |
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| A type of air-conditioning system that has no refrigerant in the unit itself. The refrigerant is ... |
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| D-K |
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| D-K |
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| Dehumidification |
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| Dehumidification |
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| The process of removing moisture from the air within a critical space. |
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| The process of removing moisture from the air within a critical space. |
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| Derate |
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| Derate |
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| To lower the rated capability of an electrical or mechanical apparatus. |
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| To lower the rated capability of an electrical or mechanical apparatus. |
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| Downflow |
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| Downflow |
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| Refers to a type of air-conditioning system that discharges air downward, directly beneath a rais... |
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| Refers to a type of air-conditioning system that discharges air downward, directly beneath a rais... |
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| EIA unit |
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| EIA unit |
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| The Electronic Industries Association (EIA) defines this unit of measurement to be 1.75 in. in he... |
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| The Electronic Industries Association (EIA) defines this unit of measurement to be 1.75 in. in he... |
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| Humidification |
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| Humidification |
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| The process of adding moisture to the air within a critical space. |
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| The process of adding moisture to the air within a critical space. |
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| Inrush current |
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| Inrush current |
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| The peak current flowing into a power supply the instant AC power is applied. This peak is usuall... |
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| The peak current flowing into a power supply the instant AC power is applied. This peak is usuall... |
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| KVA |
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| KVA |
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| Kilovolt-amperes. (1000 x volt-amperes) |
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| Kilovolt-amperes. (1000 x volt-amperes) |
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| L-N |
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| L-N |
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| Latent cooling capacity |
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| Latent cooling capacity |
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| The capability of an air-conditioning system to remove heat from the air. |
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| The capability of an air-conditioning system to remove heat from the air. |
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| Leakage current |
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| Leakage current |
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| A term relating to current flowing between the AC supply wires and earth ground. The term does no... |
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| A term relating to current flowing between the AC supply wires and earth ground. The term does no... |
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| Maximum input current |
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| Maximum input current |
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| The operating current of the product equal to the maximum load divided by the minimum input voltage. |
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| The operating current of the product equal to the maximum load divided by the minimum input voltage. |
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| NEBS |
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| NEBS |
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| All electronic equipment has the potential to interfere with other electronic equipment. Interfer... |
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| All electronic equipment has the potential to interfere with other electronic equipment. Interfer... |
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| O-R |
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| O-R |
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| PCA |
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| PCA |
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| Printed Circuit Assembly; also referred to as a printed circuit board (PCB). |
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| Printed Circuit Assembly; also referred to as a printed circuit board (PCB). |
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| PCI |
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| PCI |
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| Currently, the most popular local I/O bus, the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus was de... |
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| Currently, the most popular local I/O bus, the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus was de... |
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| PICMG |
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| PICMG |
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| A consortium of companies involved in utilizing PCI for embedded applications. The PCI Industrial... |
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| A consortium of companies involved in utilizing PCI for embedded applications. The PCI Industrial... |
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| Power factor |
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| Power factor |
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| The ratio of true power to apparent power in an AC circuit. In power conversion technology, power... |
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| The ratio of true power to apparent power in an AC circuit. In power conversion technology, power... |
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| RMS |
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| RMS |
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| Root-mean-square. Term that refers to the most common mathematical method of defining the effecti... |
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| Root-mean-square. Term that refers to the most common mathematical method of defining the effecti... |
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| S-T |
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| S-T |
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| Theoretical maximum power consumption |
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| Theoretical maximum power consumption |
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| Maximum wattage of a given configuration, assuming worst-case conditions (thermal tolerances, wor... |
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| Maximum wattage of a given configuration, assuming worst-case conditions (thermal tolerances, wor... |
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| Tonnage |
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| Tonnage |
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| The unit of measure used in air-conditioning to describe the heating or cooling capacity of a sys... |
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| The unit of measure used in air-conditioning to describe the heating or cooling capacity of a sys... |
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| True power |
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| True power |
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| In an AC circuit, true power is the actual power consumed. It is distinguished from apparent powe... |
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| In an AC circuit, true power is the actual power consumed. It is distinguished from apparent powe... |
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| Typical input current |
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| Typical input current |
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| The operating current of the product measured using a typical load and target voltage. |
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| The operating current of the product measured using a typical load and target voltage. |
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| Typical power consumption |
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| Typical power consumption |
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| Represents the expected power consumption of a given configuration. The typical value is the appr... |
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| Represents the expected power consumption of a given configuration. The typical value is the appr... |
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| U-Z |
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| U-Z |
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| Vapor seal |
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| Vapor seal |
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| A vapor seal is an essential part of preventing moisture infiltration into or migration out of a ... |
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| A vapor seal is an essential part of preventing moisture infiltration into or migration out of a ... |
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| Watt |
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| Watt |
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| A unit of electricity consumption representing the product of amperage and voltage. When the powe... |
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| A unit of electricity consumption representing the product of amperage and voltage. When the powe... |
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| A Templates |
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| A Templates |
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| This appendix contains blank floor plan grids and equipment templates. Combine the necessary numb... |
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| This appendix contains blank floor plan grids and equipment templates. Combine the necessary numb... |
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| Figure A1 on page52 |
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| Figure A1 on page52 |
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| FigureA1 HP Integrity rx8620 Server Space Requirements |
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| FigureA1 HP Integrity rx8620 Server Space Requirements |
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| <GRAPHIC> |
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| Equipment Footprint Templates |
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| Equipment footprint templates are drawn to the same scale as the floor plan grid (1/4 inch = 1 fo... |
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| The service areas shown on the template drawings are lightly shaded. |
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| The equipment templates should be used with the floor plan grid to define the location of the equ... |
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| NOTE Photocopying typically changes the scale of drawings copied. If any templates are copied, th... |
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| NOTE Photocopying typically changes the scale of drawings copied. If any templates are copied, th... |
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| Computer Room Layout Plan |
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| Computer Room Layout Plan |
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| Use the following procedure to create a computer room layout plan: |
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| Step 1. Remove several copies of the floor plan grid. |
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| Step 1. Remove several copies of the floor plan grid. |
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| Step 1. Remove several copies of the floor plan grid. |
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| Step 2. Cut and join them together (as necessary) to create a scale model floor plan of your co... |
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| Step 2. Cut and join them together (as necessary) to create a scale model floor plan of your co... |
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| Step 3. Remove a copy of each applicable equipment footprint template. |
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| Step 3. Remove a copy of each applicable equipment footprint template. |
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| Step 4. Cut out each template selected in step 3; then place it on the floor plan grid created ... |
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| Step 4. Cut out each template selected in step 3; then place it on the floor plan grid created ... |
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| Step 5. Position pieces until the desired layout is obtained; then fasten the pieces to the gri... |
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| Step 5. Position pieces until the desired layout is obtained; then fasten the pieces to the gri... |
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| NOTE Attach a reduced copy of the completed floor plan to the site survey. See |
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| NOTE Attach a reduced copy of the completed floor plan to the site survey. See |
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| FigureA2 HP Integrity rx8620 Server Cabinet Template |
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| FigureA2 HP Integrity rx8620 Server Cabinet Template |
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| <GRAPHIC> |
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| FigureA3 Planning Grid |
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| <GRAPHIC> |
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| FigureA4 Planning Grid |
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| <GRAPHIC> |
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| FigureA5 Planning Grid |
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| <GRAPHIC> |
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| FigureA6 Planning Grid |
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| <GRAPHIC> |
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| FigureA7 Planning Grid |
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