Best practices for the HP Modular Cooling System
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Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 1
HP MCS Product overview .................................................................................................................... 1
Product components ............................................................................................................................. 3
MCS Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 3
Additional Resources ........................................................................................................................ 4
Certification and regulatory compliance ................................................................................................. 4
Integration services and software........................................................................................................... 5
HP UPS Sizing Tool .......................................................................................................................... 5
Additional resources ..................................................................................................................... 5
MCS documentation CD ................................................................................................................... 5
HP Modular Cooling System Management Module .............................................................................. 5
MCS deployment considerations............................................................................................................ 5
Levels of HP MCS security ................................................................................................................. 5
HP MCS Front Doors..................................................................................................................... 6
HP MCS Rear Doors ..................................................................................................................... 6
HP Side Panel Kit ......................................................................................................................... 6
Stabilization for seismic activity ......................................................................................................... 6
Space and cable management requirements ....................................................................................... 6
Extension kits ............................................................................................................................... 6
Cable management kits................................................................................................................. 7
Thermal requirements ....................................................................................................................... 7
Automatic door opening mechanism .................................................................................................. 7
Insulation Considerations .................................................................................................................. 7
Additional resources......................................................................................................................... 8
HP MCS assembly guidelines ................................................................................................................ 8
HP MCS Installation and maintenance precautions .................................................................................. 9
HP MCS side service access .......................................................................................................... 9
Moving an HP MCS on its casters .................................................................................................. 9
Connecting and disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies............................................. 10
Page 1: ...t considerations 5 Levels of HP MCS security 5 HP MCS Front Doors 6 HP MCS Rear Doors 6 HP Side Panel Kit 6 Stabilization for seismic activity 6 Space and cable management requirements 6 Extension kits 6 Cable management kits 7 Thermal requirements 7 Automatic door opening mechanism 7 Insulation Considerations 7 Additional resources 8 HP MCS assembly guidelines 8 Additional resources 8 HP MCS Inst...
Page 2: ...and floor loading 14 Front door clearance 14 Qualified shipping 15 Standard shipping pallet 15 HP MCS shipping specifications 16 HP MCS packing materials 16 Site preparation for receiving the HP MCS 17 Door Height Clearances 17 Airfreight 18 International Air Transport Association labeling 18 Mode of receiving and delivery 20 Dismounting the HP MCS from the shipping pallet 21 Installation service ...
Page 3: ...al air flow of the MCS unit distributes cooled air uniformly throughout the complete height of the enclosure i e all devices receive adequate and evenly distributed cool air regardless of their mounting position within the enclosure Figure 1 HP 10642 G2 Rack with MCS The HP MCS can be populated with the following HP products HP ProLiant servers HP BladeSystem servers HP NonStop servers HP Integrit...
Page 4: ...ich requires a power load of approximately 35 kW The HP MCS provides 2 700 cubic feet per minute CFM of cool air distributed along the full height of the rack Power Input Redundancy Automatically detects power failure and switches to alternate source Environmental Control and Safety Provides a full range of monitoring systems including environmental control of the cooled air temperature being plac...
Page 5: ...r cooling unit as well as displays the health of the unit Automatic Door Release Kit An Automatic Door Release Kit is included as standard with every MCS The kit ships in the accessories box and is to be field installed The Automatic Door Release Kit is designed to swing the MCS front and rear doors open in the case of a sudden increase in the temperature inside the MCS The open doors will allow t...
Page 6: ...m products rackoptions For a list of ProLiant servers and options go to www hp com products proliant For a list of HP power products such as UPS and PDU go to www hp com products ups For a complete list of HP server storage equipment go to www hp com products serverstorage For a list of the HP MCS documentation including the HP Modular Cooling System Site Preparation Guide go to http h20000 www2 h...
Page 7: ...otely through a web interface and can be used to analyze query and manage various measurements in the MCS unit If a parameter is out of the specified threshold either a warning or alarm message displays on the operator display and on the web interface Figure 3 MCS management module MCS deployment considerations The following sections describe components and options available for the MCS that may b...
Page 8: ... for stabilization of the HP MCS Important The HP MCS is not a Zone 4 or OSHPOD solution An equipment integrator will need to determine the requirements for which if any ballast and stabilizer kits are required If the HP MCS is bolted to the floor or to an adjacent HP MCS that has sufficient combined weight additional stabilization products may not be required Space and cable management requiremen...
Page 9: ...nce or disconnect Cables dressed on management arms must be secured enough to prevent movement into interference or pinch areas yet not so tight as to cause binding to the arm Separate power and signal cables as much as possible For example dress all signal cables on the Left side of the HP MCS and all power cables on the Right side of the HP MCS Ensure that cabling does not impede the airflow to ...
Page 10: ... Table 5 lists guidelines to follow when physically placing components in an HP MCS Table 5 HP MCS assembly guidelines Component Guideline Weight Sort all components by weight placing the heaviest components at the bottom of the HP MCS Keyboard video mouse KVM switch box Mount the switchbox either behind the keyboard or within a sidewall cavity to provide a zero U space solution Keyboard integrate...
Page 11: ...mum clearance is required between the top of the HP MCS and any fire protection sprinkler devices Check your local building codes for details HP MCS side service access The HP MCS does not provide full accessibility for servicing a rack mountable component from the side of the HP MCS unit therefore side serviceability may be limited for certain rack mountable components Moving an HP MCS on its cas...
Page 12: ...CS from the bottom up Allow a minimum clearance of 30 in 762 mm at the back of the HP MCS Allow a minimum of 48 in 1219 2 mm clearance beyond the front of the HP MCS to permit server installation and removal This applies to both individual HP MCS installations as well as when aligning HP MCSs in rows so that the front doors are facing each other See Figure 4 Use caution when pressing the component...
Page 13: ...w Data Center planning and considerations Environmental considerations The data center must meet certain environmental conditions for the HP MCS implementation The HP MCS should be configured and arranged in a data center to ensure proper air flow The HP MCS should be installed in a protective environment that is not exposed to the elements Ensure that the data center meets the environmental guide...
Page 14: ...r the continuous load of all the equipment connected to it The total power load for a PDU should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating If a PDU is not used each piece of equipment within the HP MCS should be connected to a dedicated branch circuit Power redundancy High availability Information Technology equipment such as servers and storage devices can be configured with backup or re...
Page 15: ...ections Grounding and Earth leakage current For proper operation and safety HP MCS components must be properly grounded in accordance with any local and regional building codes Furthermore make sure that all power distribution devices used in the installation such as branch wiring and receptacles are Listed or Certified grounding type devices The HP MCS is grounded Ensure that the rack mounted com...
Page 16: ...cific floor loading Warning When configuring a solution make sure that the floor loading specifications are followed Failure to do so may result in physical injury or damage to the equipment and the facility Figure 7 illustrate the foot print of an HP MCS Figure 7 HP MCS foot print Front door clearance HP MCS units can be set side by side Figure 8 The HP MCS door clearance is illustrated in Figure...
Page 17: ...to a 10000 G2 Series rack The MCS is CTO capable for up to 2000 Lbs and ships standard with a shock pallet The MCS can be used to factory integrate IT equipment at Factory Express or other configuration services Standard shipping pallet The HP MCS ships on a special wooden shock pallet with plastic shrink wrap around the HP MCS Component installation may occur at the customer site at a VAR or inte...
Page 18: ... HP MCS packing materials Figure 10 shows the typical packaging material shipped with the empty HP MCS upon arriving at the customer configuration site Figure 10 HP MCS on shipping pallet 1 2 4 3 5 2 2 2 3 4 Items shown Items not shown 1 Ramps ramps are placed vertically on the side of the HP MCS during shipment typically held in place with the stretch wrap 2 Corner posts 3 Corrugated sheets 4 Cap...
Page 19: ...at is the weight capacity of the elevator Is the path from the loading dock to the computer room robust enough to support the weight of the configured HP MCS Is there a delivery unpacking staging area Does the customer allow cardboard boxes and or other packing material in the computer room Does the customer have a detrash requirement for example is complete trash removal one or two days after ins...
Page 20: ...r particular HP MCS height International Air Transport Association labeling Typical HP products that are classified as Magnetized Material are those with arc welded frames that contain a large mass of ferrous metal For example most HP MCSs or cabinets will usually test in the low to mid range of the regulatory limits and be classified as Magnetized Material In the past high end floor standing disk...
Page 21: ...cally transmitted Should a shipment be rejected for any reason a Dangerous Goods Checklist should be provided which indicates the specific reason for the rejection Think of a Shipper s Declaration as a quality check for the shipper For example when taking an airplane trip as a passenger and checking in at the airline front desk you would be asked Did you pack your bags and have your bags been with...
Page 22: ... passage through the standard 7 foot doorframe Be aware that a fully configured MCS may weigh up to 3130 lbs Check weight limits along the route from the dock to the datacenter including ramps elevators and raised floors Consider that alternative handling schemes may be required in areas with elevated floor structures with inadequate ramp systems For products with casters when negotiating any ramp...
Page 23: ...onents to routing cabling and running a test of the system Installation can also be provided directly by HP authorized service providers If you need a pre certified solution contact the high performance technical computing hptc solutions group at http h71028 www7 hp com enterprise cache 284965 0 0 225 121 html Spares kits Contact your local reseller for information on spares kits Additional tools ...
Page 24: ...OL End of Life A term used for signifying discontinuation of products fixed stabilizer An anti tip stabilizer providing stability and support when equipment is installed removed or accessed within the HP MCS keyboard video mouse KVM switch A switch that allows a single keyboard video display monitor and mouse to be switched to any of a number of computers PDU Power Distribution Unit PNP Plug and P...
Page 25: ...ciety of Automotive Engineers Grade 2 hardware or ISO International Standards Organization 898 property classes less than 8 8 hardware for example 4 6 4 8 5 6 Steel hardware for both male and female threads is assumed For ISO 8 8 or 12 9 and SAE Grade 5 or 8 torque should be determined by the application Table 10 Torque values standard hardware Measurement Torque in lb Torque N m 4 6 in lb 0 678 N...
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