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HP Modular Cooling System 200 

User Guide 

Abstract 

This document is for the person who installs racks and rack products. This procedure is performed only by trained personnel. HP assumes you are 

qualified in performing installations and trained in recognizing hazards in rack products. 

 

 

Part Number: 749805-002 

February 2014 

Edition: 2 

Summary of Contents for MCS-200

Page 1: ... is for the person who installs racks and rack products This procedure is performed only by trained personnel HP assumes you are qualified in performing installations and trained in recognizing hazards in rack products Part Number 749805 002 February 2014 Edition 2 ...

Page 2: ... errors or omissions contained herein Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Restricted rights legend Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 70 1 3 for DOD agencies and subparagraphs c 1 and c 2 of the Commer...

Page 3: ...ccessing the management module through a terminal emulation program 34 Logging in through the terminal emulation program 34 Accessing the management module through the web interface 34 Web interface requirements 35 Logging in through the web interface 35 Connecting an alarm device to the management module alarm relay 37 Serial interface 38 HP Modular Cooling System Utility overview 38 Main menu 38...

Page 4: ... and condensation management 60 Water quality requirements and specifications 60 Acceptable water quality specifications 60 Frost damage 61 Water precautions 61 Plumbing materials to avoid 61 Leveling requirements 62 Condensation management 62 Support and other resources 63 Before you contact HP 63 HP contact information 63 Customer Self Repair 63 Regulatory compliance notices 71 Safety and regula...

Page 5: ...front of the closed MCS 200 and uses the air for internal cooling After the air has been warmed the MCS 200 expels the air through the rear vents HP provides several components to complement or complete your MCS 200 For more information see the HP Modular Cooling System 200 100 Options Installation Guide The following illustrations include optional components Unit side view Item Reference 1 Conden...

Page 6: ...FT touchscreen display 9 Fan units 4 fans by default 6 fans maximum 10 Management module Unit top view NOTE For easier viewing the canopies were removed in the previous illustration Item Reference 1 Water module 2 Fan module 3 Condensation pump transformer 277v optional 4 AC transfer switch 5 Emergency door opening ...

Page 7: ...g your unit configuration efficiently and organizing your site location before delivery of your MCS 200 unit To route water lines to your MCS 200 unit use one of the following methods Through an opening in the raised floor Lying on top of the floor Through the top of the MCS 200 unit For more information on routing the water lines see the Hook Up Kit installation instructions in the HP Modular Coo...

Page 8: ...hose clear 1 Power cord 4 m 13 1 ft L6 20 to Walther Procon series A5 connector 2 Power cord 4 m 13 1 ft IEC 309 to Walther Procon series A5 connector 2 CAT5e cable 7 62 m 25 ft 1 USB program cable 1 Access panel 1 Bracket 2 M6 trilobe flathead screw 2 M6 flathead screw 2 This item might ship preinstalled on the MCS 200 unit rather than in the standard kit contents package ...

Page 9: ...age nut tool 24 1 3 T 25 bit socket Allen key 1 1 4 Door side panel key 2 5 Quarter turn hook and loop strap 10 6 Leveling pads 4 Extra hardware might be included for your convenience Required tools The following tools are required for installation Flat blade screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench T 25 Torx screwdriver T 30 Torx screwdriver Bubble level Hose wrenches 2 ...

Page 10: ... IMPORTANT Because the MCS 200 unit consumes a large quantity of water do not operate the MCS 200 unit from a public water system such as one that supplies drinking water For water conservation purposes to cool the MCS 200 unit use only recycled water systems IMPORTANT Before you begin the installation process review the HP Modular Cooling System 200 100 Site Preparation Guide 1 Install the HP Mod...

Page 11: ...r network connection outlet WARNING Before you connect the power cords to a power source be sure that the unit is properly grounded for potential equalization caused by high leakage current IMPORTANT Do not connect the power cords into a power supply 8 Plug the primary power cord into the power connector on the left at the power distribution inside the MCS 200 unit ...

Page 12: ...ment Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it Pay particular attention to the plug electrical outlet and the point where the cord extends from the storage system 9 If you are using a secondary power cord plug it into the power connector on the right 10 Guide the other ends of the power cords through the MCS 200 and then plug them into an appropria...

Page 13: ...ackets to the MCS 200 unit frame For more details on how to install the brackets see the HP Modular Cooling System 200 100 Options Installation Guide 13 Align the access panel with the two brackets 14 Using two M6 flathead screws secure the access panel to the brackets on the MCS 200 unit frame Powering up and configuring the unit ...

Page 14: ... the web interface instead of through the virtual serial port For more information see Configuring the IP address through the web interface 3 If you are connecting through the virtual serial port with the provided USB cable then you must download and install the USB driver available from the HP website http www hp com 4 Using the USB cable provided connect a PC to the USB port on the management mo...

Page 15: ...the password The default password is Admin The Main Menu screen appears 9 Enter the product ID and serial number on the 1 Network Configuration line The product ID and 10 digit serial number are located on a label inside the rear MCS 200 unit door ...

Page 16: ...uct Identification screen appears b To set the product ID select 2 Product ID MCS and press Enter c To set the serial number select 3 Serial Number MCS and press Enter d To return to the Main Menu screen press Esc 10 Change the DHCP configuration and then enter the IP address IP subnet mask and gateway ...

Page 17: ...Installation 17 a From the Main Menu screen select 1 Network Configuration and press Enter The Menu Network Configuration screen appears ...

Page 18: ...ration screen appears c To disable DHCP select 4 Enable Disable DHCP and press Enter d Select 1 IP Address and then enter the new IP address e Select 2 IP Subnet mask and then enter the IP subnet mask f Select 3 IP Def Router and then enter the gateway 11 Activate the values ...

Page 19: ...ule through the web interface a Launch a supported browser The browser window appears b In the Address field Microsoft Internet Explorer or the Location field Firefox Mozilla enter http ipaddress where ipaddress is the IP address of the management module The login screen appears 13 Log in through the web interface a Enter the user name in the User Name field The default user name is Admin b Enter ...

Page 20: ...c Click Sign In 14 Click Setup Accounts and then change the default Web Admin and Web User passwords 15 Click Save Settings 16 Optional but HP recommended Click Setup Management Remote Access and then select SSL Enable ...

Page 21: ...Installation 21 17 Optional Enter an SSL key 18 Click Save Settings 19 To set up your trap receivers click Setup Management Trap Receivers 20 Click Save Settings ...

Page 22: ...gement module through the web interface a Launch a supported browser The browser window appears b In the Address field Microsoft Internet Explorer or the Location field Mozilla Firefox enter http ipaddress where ipaddress is the IP address of the management module The login screen appears 3 Log in through the web interface a Enter the user name in the User Name field The default user name is Admin...

Page 23: ...the server immediately select Yes To return to the Network screen select No b Click Save Settings c In the IP Address field of the management module change the IP address d Change the network mask of the management module e Change the default gateway of the management module f Click Save Settings A new screen appears indicating that the server must be restarted for the changes to take effect If an...

Page 24: ...ess 5 Click Setup Accounts and then change the default Web Admin and Web User passwords 6 Click Save Settings 7 Optional but HP recommended Click Setup Management Remote Access select SSL Enable 8 Optional Enter an SSL key 9 Click Save Settings ...

Page 25: ...b Interface User Guide Connecting water to the facility CAUTION Before attaching the hoses to the MCS 200 unit verify that the water supply and return are closed Water that leaks into the unit can cause significant damage CAUTION Do not over tighten the connection Tightening the connection too much might damage the gaskets NOTE The MCS 200 unit is equipped with a failed open control valve For wate...

Page 26: ...ion system catch basin a Install and route the blue drain hose into either the water return line or the gravity drain collection system catch basin b Route the preinstalled clear drain hose into the gravity drain collection system catch basin c Position the gravity drain collection system below the water collection pan enabling gravity to draw the water out of the water collection pan and into the...

Page 27: ...dmin c Click Sign In 4 Click Setup Advanced 5 In the Temperature Control field select Manual and then click Save Settings You can now set the Fan Speed Target and Water Valve fields manually 6 In the Water Valve field to open the valve completely enter 100 and then click Save Settings ...

Page 28: ...er by opening the ball valves at the facility water line connections 8 In the web interface click the Home tab 9 To verify that the water source is available and turned on select the Overview menu and then verify the Water Flow status ...

Page 29: ...g unit To verify that the heat exchanger is bleeding correctly verify that a few drops of condensation pass through the clear tube 11 After you have verified the flow and removed the air in the web interface click Setup Advanced 12 In the Temperature Control field select Automatic and then click Save Settings The installation is complete ...

Page 30: ...cooling to the servers in the rack The Automatic Door Release Kit is included with your MCS 200 unit For specific installation instructions see the HP Modular Cooling System Automatic Door Release Kit Installation Instructions included with the kit Automatic Door Release Kit To view the HP Automatic Door Release hardware installation instructions see the HP Modular Cooling System Rack Options Inst...

Page 31: ... Choose one of the following o To begin the test and open the rack doors click OK o To return to the Advanced screen click Quit NOTE To avoid an increase in relative humidity after completing the Door Opening test be sure the doors are closed To verify that the doors are closed go to the Home screen NOTE You can also perform this test from the Operator Display ...

Page 32: ...eat removed from the water flow rate and temperature of the water supply and return Measuring water flow rate Regulating the server air inlet temperature by controlling the water flow Sending control settings for fan speeds back to the MCS 200 unit Sending various system values to the web interface The web interface displays various measurements and warning and alarm messages on page 45 from the m...

Page 33: ...he audible alarm To confirm these situations press and hold the C key for five seconds or click the Clear Alarms button on the Setup tab General menu on the web interface 2 Power alarm LED Used to indicate the internal status of the management module and to signal warnings and critical alarms If the LED is green the management module has power and conditions are normal If the LED is green and blin...

Page 34: ...he management module see the HP Modular Cooling System Web Interface User Guide 3 Log in through the terminal emulation program Logging in through the terminal emulation program on page 34 Logging in through the terminal emulation program 1 Enter the user name in the login field The default user name is Admin 2 Enter the password in the password field The default password is Admin The Main Menu sc...

Page 35: ...wser on a client Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 0 Red Hat Linux operating system 32 bit only SUSE Linux operating system 32 bit only Mozilla Firefox 4 0 Monitor resolution Minimum supported resolution of 1024 x 768 16 bit high color Maximize the browser window for optimal display Desktop resolution SLES 11 Mozilla Firefox 3 6 17 To configure the desktop resolution 1 Right click the mouse and select...

Page 36: ...econd session is initiated after successful login or a console session timeout occurs sessions can be terminated In both situations the existing session is terminated and the login screen appears Admin session logins logouts and terminations are recorded in the Event Log menu The console session timeout length can be enabled disabled or modified in the Remote Access tab The default is 30 minutes ...

Page 37: ... the management module or the alarm relay can switch up to 30 V at 1 A For more information see the HP Modular Cooling System 200 100 Web Interface User Guide NOTE The connection to the alarm relays is hard wired For more information see connection description on the management module Alarm relay item Specification Type of alarm relay Potential free change over contact Maximum current consumption ...

Page 38: ...nal emulation program on page 34 After you have successfully initiated a terminal emulation session the HP Modular Cooling System Configuration Utility appears Open a submenu by entering the corresponding option number at the prompt Enter or change configuration information by following the onscreen prompts Press Esc or enter 0 at the submenu prompt to go to the previous menu or Press Esc or enter...

Page 39: ...ers back to default settings Menu Network Configuration submenu Option number Submenu Description 1 IP Configuration Enter or change the IP configuration for the management module 2 Change Passwords Enter or change the passwords for the management module 3 HTTP Console Timeout min Enter or change the minimum HTTP console timeout for the management module 4 Activate Actual Values Select to accept c...

Page 40: ...n 1 IP Address Enter or change the IP address for the management module 2 IP Subnet mask Enter or change the subnet mask for the management module 3 IP Def Router Enter or change the default router for the management module 4 Enable Disable DHCP Select to enable or disable DHCP ...

Page 41: ...scription 1 Console Password Admin Change the Admin password 2 FTP Password ftpuser Change the FTP user password 3 FTP Password ftpadmin Change the FTP Admin password 4 HTTP Password User Change the HTTP user password 5 HTTP Password Admin Change the HTTP Admin password ...

Page 42: ... Info page The Info page displays the following parameters IP Address Subnetmask Router Gateway MAC Address SysName SysContact SysLocation Software Version Hardware Version Firmware Serial Number Manufacture Date CMC Info ...

Page 43: ...erminal 1 From the Microsoft Windows desktop menu click Start All Programs Accessories Communication HyperTerminal The Connection Description window appears 2 Enter a description and select an icon for the connection The Connect To window appears 3 Select the Com port through which to connect The Com Properties window appears 4 Select the following parameter values Parameter Value Transmission rat...

Page 44: ... Serial Port Setup The Change which setting menu appears 3 Select Option A Serial Device Manually change the device type from dev modem to dev ttyS0 and press Enter 4 Select Option E Bps Par Bits The Comm Parameters menu appears 5 Select E Speed 9600 Bps and press Enter The designation 9600 8 N1 appears next to Option E 6 Select Option F Hardware Flow Control 7 Be sure that the Change which settin...

Page 45: ...0 unit has a digital touch screen To scroll through the menu options press the appropriate button on the bottom of the screen Warning and alarm messages The following tables describe the possible warning and alarm messages that the MCS 200 unit sends to the management module These messages appear on the operator display and on the web interface Alarms menu and Alarm History menu Fan unit failed or...

Page 46: ...ir heat exchanger unit temperature of the intake to the servers SNMP notification Warning Type of message Warning Solution Contact HP or see the HP website http www hp com HEX temperature out failed Server Exhaust Temperature failed Indicators Meaning Operator display alarm message HEX1 HEX2 or HEX3 Temp Out Failed Web interface alarm message Top Heat Exchanger Exhaust Air Temperature Sensor from ...

Page 47: ...s out of range Indicators Meaning Operator display alarm message Water Temp Out Failed Web interface alarm message Water Unit Temperature Output Out of Range Condition Water temperature sensor is not working properly possible open circuit Sensors Water group sensor SNMP notification Warning Type of message Warning Solution 1 Verify the water supply 2 Verify whether the water temperature is below o...

Page 48: ...ector Web interface alarm message Leak detector Failed Condition Leak detector sensor is not working properly Sensors Leak detector sensor SNMP notification Warning Type of message Warning Solution Contact HP or see the HP website http www hp com Uneven heat load Indicators Meaning Operator display alarm message Heat Load Web interface alarm message Heat Load Warning Condition Measured air tempera...

Page 49: ...ge Leakage Detected Web interface alarm message Leakage Detected Condition Leak is detected Modules or sensors Leakage detector actuated SNMP notification Critical Type of message Alarm Solution 1 Open the rack doors 2 Power down the rack mounted components 3 Turn off the water to the MCS 200 unit 4 Locate and correct the leak Communication failure Indicators Meaning Operator display alarm message...

Page 50: ... air temperature is above the temperature assigned in the web interface Intake Temp tab Warning Temperature Threshold field Modules or sensors Air temperature sensor SNMP notification Warning Type of message Warning Solution 1 Verify water flow matches specifications required for heat load 2 Verify whether the water temperature is above the expected range 3 Adjust the temperature assigned in the w...

Page 51: ... interface alarm message displays the temperatures of the fans so that you can see which temperature has been exceeded and had caused the alarm Condition The High Temperature Emergency Door Opening Threshold has been exceeded Modules or sensors Server Intake Temperature SNMP notification Critical Type of message Alarm Solution 1 Verify the water supply and that the MCS 200 unit is receiving water ...

Page 52: ...s run more than x seconds Condition The water level has exceeded the permissible level of the condensation pump sensor Modules or sensors Condensation pump sensor SNMP notification Warning Type of message Warning Solution 1 To determine the cause look for leaks or condensation 2 If no leaks are found adjust the temperature in the Excessive Moisture Condensation Pump Running Time Warning Threshold ...

Page 53: ...rm Type of message Alarm Solution 1 Verify that the front and rear doors are closed 2 Verify that an operating condition has not triggered the automatic door opening feature NOTE Be sure your temperature threshold is not set too low See Emergency Door Opening messages Water Input Temperature is lower than dew point Indicators Meaning Operator display alarm message Dew point warning Web interface a...

Page 54: ...t operate with the front or rear door open Yes due to the air curtain effect the air will function normally with little air lost When the doors are open during operation room air mixes with air supplied to the servers Does the MCS 200 unit require maintenance No assuming that the water quality is maintained the MCS 200 unit is maintenance free For more information about water quality see the HP Mo...

Page 55: ...ak occurs the integrated leak sensor detects it and an alarm would is issued so that action can be quickly taken What will happen if water stops flowing to the MCS 200 unit If you have the Automatic Door Release Kit installed and enabled an alarm will trigger the doors of the rack to open allowing the servers to be cooled by the room ambient temperature Can I install an MCS 200 unit to an existing...

Page 56: ...ng performance parameters section in the HP Modular Cooling System 200 100 Web Interface User Guide located on the Documentation CD included with this product The average exhaust temperature air coming out of the servers is too high For more information see the Cooling performance parameters section in the HP Modular Cooling System 200 100 Web Interface User Guide located on the Documentation CD i...

Page 57: ... kg 1 054 lb Weight includes rear extension which weighs 30 kg 67 lb Shipping Weight gross with packaging 732 kg 1 614 lb Weight includes rear extension which weighs 30 kg 67 lb Effective cooling 50 kW at 124 l min 32 8 US gal min L42W10 L20 Rated current maximum 230 VAC 18 Amps Steady state current with maximum fans 230 VAC 13 0 Amps Cooling medium water Prefuse 20A Minimum recommended water inle...

Page 58: ...ns Features Specifications Operating temperature Recommended Allowable 18ºC 64 4ºF to 27ºC 80 6ºF 15ºC to 32ºC 59ºF to 90ºF Non operating temperature 0ºC to 60ºC 32ºF to 140ºF Transit temperature 30ºC to 60ºC 22ºF to 140ºF up to 72 hours Storage temperature 20ºC to 60ºC 4ºF to 140ºF Operating humidity Recommended minimum Recommended maximum Allowable range 5 5 C 41 9 F dew point 60 relative humidi...

Page 59: ...Cooling System and click Enter 4 From the Resources section select Manuals 5 From the Quick jump to manuals section select Service and maintenance information Maintenance and service For information on maintenance and service refer to the HP website http www hp com Air and water heat exchanger maintenance The air and water heat exchanger requires no maintenance If particulates are present in the c...

Page 60: ...ential of the water is lower so the equipment must be derated properly In a cooling loop metallic materials in a pipe distribution network are in constant contact with recirculating liquid and can react with impurities to cause corrosion that can develop into leaks or form deposits and blockages The rate of galvanic corrosion depends on the electrical potential between the two dissimilar metals an...

Page 61: ...ely using compressed air Avoid setting the target temperature lower than is necessary because the danger of falling below the dew point increases as water temperature decreases condensation buildup Ensure that the enclosure is sealed on all sides and in particular at the cable inlet condensation formation Water precautions Take the following precautions during the installation of the MCS 200 unit ...

Page 62: ...assembly Where multiple cooling modules are used the condensate discharge tubes are connected to one another using quick connectors Any condensation that occurs is then removed through this series of connections to the condensation tray When the specified condensation level in the condensation tray is reached a sensor activates a pump that pumps the condensation into the return system A further di...

Page 63: ...ation number Applicable error messages Add on boards or hardware Third party hardware or software Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For United States and worldwide contact information see the Contact HP website http www hp com go assistance In the United States To contact HP by phone call 1 800 334 5144 For continuous quality improvement calls may be recorded or monit...

Page 64: ...selfrepair Réparation par le client CSR Les produits HP comportent de nombreuses pièces CSR Customer Self Repair réparation par le client afin de minimiser les délais de réparation et faciliter le remplacement des pièces défectueuses Si pendant la période de diagnostic HP ou ses partenaires ou mainteneurs agréés détermine que la réparation peut être effectuée à l aide d une pièce CSR HP vous l env...

Page 65: ...ento di costo solo in alcune zone In caso di necessità si può richiedere l assistenza telefonica di un addetto del centro di supporto tecnico HP Nel materiale fornito con una parte di ricambio CSR HP specifica se il cliente deve restituire dei componenti Qualora sia richiesta la resa ad HP del componente difettoso lo si deve spedire ad HP entro un determinato periodo di tempo generalmente cinque 5...

Page 66: ...o socios de servicio de HP identifica que una reparación puede llevarse a cabo mediante el uso de un componente CSR HP le enviará dicho componente directamente para que realice su sustitución Los componentes CSR se clasifican en dos categorías Obligatorio componentes para los que la reparación por parte del usuario es obligatoria Si solicita a HP que realice la sustitución de estos componentes ten...

Page 67: ...n in de geïllustreerde onderdelencatalogus aangemerkt met Nee Afhankelijk van de leverbaarheid en de locatie worden CSR onderdelen verzonden voor levering op de eerstvolgende werkdag Levering op dezelfde dag of binnen vier uur kan tegen meerkosten worden aangeboden indien dit mogelijk is gezien de locatie Indien assistentie gewenst is belt u een HP Service Partner om via de telefoon technische ond...

Page 68: ...horas pode ser feita mediante uma taxa adicional Se precisar de auxílio entre em contato com o Centro de suporte técnico da HP para que um técnico o ajude por telefone A HP especifica nos materiais fornecidos com a peça CSR de reposição se a peça com defeito deve ser devolvida à HP Nos casos em que isso for necessário é preciso enviar a peça com defeito à HP dentro do período determinado normalmen...

Page 69: ...Support and other resources 69 ...

Page 70: ...Support and other resources 70 ...

Page 71: ...Safety and regulatory compliance For safety environmental and regulatory information see Safety and Compliance Information for Server Storage Power Networking and Rack Products available at the HP website http www hp com support Safety Compliance EnterpriseProducts ...

Page 72: ...Acronyms and abbreviations 72 Acronyms and abbreviations CSR Customer Self Repair DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol MCS modular cooling system SSL Secure Sockets Layer ...

Page 73: ...oviding documentation that meets your needs To help us improve the documentation send any errors suggestions or comments to Documentation Feedback mailto docsfeedback hp com Include the document title and part number version number or the URL when submitting your feedback ...

Page 74: ...gh Temperature Threshold field 45 62 HEX temperature in failed Server Intake Temperature failed 45 HEX temperature out failed Server Exhaust Temperature failed 45 humidity sensor 5 HyperTerminal configuring 43 I Info Updates menu 42 installation instructions 8 10 installation management card 8 introduction 5 IP addresses setting up 40 K kit contents 8 9 L LEDs troubleshooting 54 56 leveling requir...

Page 75: ...ld Low Temperature Threshold field 45 terminal emulator session 34 thermal air flow performance 58 troubleshooting 56 U Uneven heat load 45 W Warning and alarm messages 45 water connections 25 Water flow sensor is not working properly 45 Water flow valve is closed 45 Water input temperature lower than dew point 45 water quality 59 60 61 Water temperature input is out of range 45 Water temperature ...

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