HP ProLiant EC200a, User Manual

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Setup 20
Setup
Optimum environment
When installing the server, select a location that meets the environmental standards described in this
section.
Operating environmental requirements
The server may be located in an office space or a purpose-made equipment room. The location must:
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Comply with local health and safety regulations.
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Be clean, tidy, and free of excessive dust and vibration and have an ambient temperature of between
0 °C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F).
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Make sure that there is a minimum clearance of 30 cm (11.81 in) around the ventilation openings.
The server draws in cool air through the ventilation openings on the left side, and expels warm air
through the ventilation openings on right side. Do not block these openings. Failure to observe this
caution will result in improper airflow and insufficient cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
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Offer space, ideally 1.00 m (3.28 ft) at the front and rear, for an authorized technician to access the
server and cable it.
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Possess a reliable power source no more than 1.50 m (4.92 ft) from the server location or, ideally be
protected by a UPS.
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Be in an area in which the server cannot easily be disconnected from their power source or by staff
such as housekeeping.
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Not be adjacent to or underneath any area or piece of equipment where liquid is stored.
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Not be in a place where the server might be bumped, scratched, or disturbed.
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Be within an area that is ideally locked or at minimum not accessible by unauthorized personnel.
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Be within patching distance, directly or via cable management cross-patches, of the location of the
WAN connection and the switch that supplies the office/room floor ports.
Power requirements
Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the
installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to
operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992
(code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on
options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not
overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the server. Consult the electrical
authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.
CAUTION: Protect the server from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a
regulating uninterruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware from damage
caused by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power
failure.