ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 1
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... power factor Now, through Insight Power Manager. David Koenen...4 Recently published industry standard server technology papers 6 Contact us ...6 BladeSystem enclosure amperage now in Onboard Administrator v2.30 IT administrators have a voltage sensor. The pull-down menu in the lower right ... ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 1 ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 1 Keeping you informed of the latest ISS technology BladeSystem enclosure amperage now in Onboard Administrator v2.30 1 Quick tip: Configuring a redundant domain controller when using the legend. The lower left...
... power factor Now, through Insight Power Manager. David Koenen...4 Recently published industry standard server technology papers 6 Contact us ...6 BladeSystem enclosure amperage now in Onboard Administrator v2.30 IT administrators have a voltage sensor. The pull-down menu in the lower right ... ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 1 ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 1 Keeping you informed of the latest ISS technology BladeSystem enclosure amperage now in Onboard Administrator v2.30 1 Quick tip: Configuring a redundant domain controller when using the legend. The lower left...
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Power Meter in Onboard Administrator v2.30 allows users to track power use for the entire enclosure. 2 Technology Update Volume 8, Number 1 Figure 1-1.
Power Meter in Onboard Administrator v2.30 allows users to track power use for the entire enclosure. 2 Technology Update Volume 8, Number 1 Figure 1-1.
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... ...6 About this document ...6 Related documentation...6 General site preparation guidelines 7 ASHRAE guidelines for site planning...7 HP site planning assistance...7 Site planning considerations ...8 Computer room preparation ...8 Cooling requirements...9 Basic air conditioning equipment ... requirements...19 Blanking panels...19 HP Rack Airflow Optimization Kit ...19 Space requirements ...19 Delivery space requirements ...20 Operational space requirements...20 Equipment clearance and floor loading 20 Floor plan grid ...21 HP BladeSystem enclosure environmental specifications 22 Rack and ...
... ...6 About this document ...6 Related documentation...6 General site preparation guidelines 7 ASHRAE guidelines for site planning...7 HP site planning assistance...7 Site planning considerations ...8 Computer room preparation ...8 Cooling requirements...9 Basic air conditioning equipment ... requirements...19 Blanking panels...19 HP Rack Airflow Optimization Kit ...19 Space requirements ...19 Delivery space requirements ...20 Operational space requirements...20 Equipment clearance and floor loading 20 Floor plan grid ...21 HP BladeSystem enclosure environmental specifications 22 Rack and ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... Power Supply specification (International 50 DC power supply specification ...50 Hardware specifications and requirements 51 Enclosure specifications...51 HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure specifications 51 HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure specifications 51 HP 10000 G2 rack specifications ...52 Rack requirements ...52 Rack-free environment requirements ...53 Configuration scenarios...54 Example configurations ...54 Example minimum configuration ...54 Example typical ...
... Power Supply specification (International 50 DC power supply specification ...50 Hardware specifications and requirements 51 Enclosure specifications...51 HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure specifications 51 HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure specifications 51 HP 10000 G2 rack specifications ...52 Rack requirements ...52 Rack-free environment requirements ...53 Configuration scenarios...54 Example configurations ...54 Example minimum configuration ...54 Example typical ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... it work. Use this document This document helps facilities and IT staff plan for setting up and configuring HP BladeSystem products. The HP BladeSystem documentation website includes white papers, tech briefs, installation instructions, user guides, best practices, helpful hints, useful... discusses PDU installation. • Hardware specifications and requirements (on page 51) This section provides system specifications for the HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure, HP 10000 and HP 10000 G2 series racks, and single-phase and three-phase power sources. • Configuration scenarios (on page 29...
... it work. Use this document This document helps facilities and IT staff plan for setting up and configuring HP BladeSystem products. The HP BladeSystem documentation website includes white papers, tech briefs, installation instructions, user guides, best practices, helpful hints, useful... discusses PDU installation. • Hardware specifications and requirements (on page 51) This section provides system specifications for the HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure, HP 10000 and HP 10000 G2 series racks, and single-phase and three-phase power sources. • Configuration scenarios (on page 29...
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... power cutoff switch • Devices specific to the individual equipment installation instructions for fire sprinkler devices-A minimum clearance is dictated, HP recommends the use of dry pipe water valving, with the following general precautions: • Provide overhead clearance for any fire ...Enterprise products are capable of producing hazardous voltages and hazardous energy levels. HP recommends the use of electric shock or damage to the equipment installation guide and observe all enclosures in place and properly secured. Installation and maintenance precautions To reduce ...
... power cutoff switch • Devices specific to the individual equipment installation instructions for fire sprinkler devices-A minimum clearance is dictated, HP recommends the use of dry pipe water valving, with the following general precautions: • Provide overhead clearance for any fire ...Enterprise products are capable of producing hazardous voltages and hazardous energy levels. HP recommends the use of electric shock or damage to the equipment installation guide and observe all enclosures in place and properly secured. Installation and maintenance precautions To reduce ...
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..., LWAd Bels Idle Operating Value 7.5 7.5 Declared sound pressure level, LpAm dBA Idle 57 Operating 57 Detailed information on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/certificates). These levels are appropriate for the c7000 enclosure in accordance with existing noise sources. Ambient noise level in antistatic containers. Acoustic noise specification Declared noise emission values...
..., LWAd Bels Idle Operating Value 7.5 7.5 Declared sound pressure level, LpAm dBA Idle 57 Operating 57 Detailed information on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/certificates). These levels are appropriate for the c7000 enclosure in accordance with existing noise sources. Ambient noise level in antistatic containers. Acoustic noise specification Declared noise emission values...
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... equipment in each piece of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options: • Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the enclosure or to 90 NA8 NA8 NA8 21 5 28 NA8 28 NA8 28 NA8 28 NA8 Special Product specifications are controlled by contract or other requirements...
... equipment in each piece of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options: • Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the enclosure or to 90 NA8 NA8 NA8 21 5 28 NA8 28 NA8 28 NA8 28 NA8 Special Product specifications are controlled by contract or other requirements...
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... 22 Rack and accessory footprints When accessories such as extensions and stabilizing kits are added to 95% * All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. HP BladeSystem enclosure environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-operating Wet bulb temperature Operating Non-operating...
... 22 Rack and accessory footprints When accessories such as extensions and stabilizing kits are added to 95% * All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. HP BladeSystem enclosure environmental specifications Specification Value Temperature range* Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-operating Wet bulb temperature Operating Non-operating...
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... for round-hole racks is 627 mm (24.7 in ) For more information, see the HP 10000 G2 Series Rack Tie-Down Option Kit Installation Instructions. Environmental requirements 28 • Rear door: The clearance between the rear of the enclosure and the rear rack door must be a minimum of 175 mm (6.9 in) to...). • The rack must be a minimum of the rack must be able to accept the adjustable rack rails that are shipped with a washer into each enclosure: o Minimum rail length: 635 mm (25 in) o Maximum rail length: 864 mm (34 in) Rack tie-down option kit The...
... for round-hole racks is 627 mm (24.7 in ) For more information, see the HP 10000 G2 Series Rack Tie-Down Option Kit Installation Instructions. Environmental requirements 28 • Rear door: The clearance between the rear of the enclosure and the rear rack door must be a minimum of 175 mm (6.9 in) to...). • The rack must be a minimum of the rack must be able to accept the adjustable rack rails that are shipped with a washer into each enclosure: o Minimum rail length: 635 mm (25 in) o Maximum rail length: 864 mm (34 in) Rack tie-down option kit The...
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... design and installation is increased. Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction over North American electrical codes. CAUTION: Protect the enclosure from damage caused by NFPA-70 (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75 (code for computer and data processing equipment.... facility. IMPORTANT: Electrical practices and suggestions in installations covered by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the enclosure in operation during the site preparation process. Power requirements and considerations Power requirements When planning power distribution requirements, observe...
... design and installation is increased. Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction over North American electrical codes. CAUTION: Protect the enclosure from damage caused by NFPA-70 (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75 (code for computer and data processing equipment.... facility. IMPORTANT: Electrical practices and suggestions in installations covered by power surges and voltage spikes and keeps the enclosure in operation during the site preparation process. Power requirements and considerations Power requirements When planning power distribution requirements, observe...
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...should be delivered to the power supply specifications, the system is usually lower, typically between 750kW and 1.25MW, or 40% to an enclosure requires either two 50A single-phase circuits (8320VA each) or two 30A three-phase circuits (8640VA each watt of redundancy required. This ...code is National Electrical Code 2005 Article 210 and Article 645, which are needed. As an example, due to the long lifecycle of the c7000 enclosure (5 years) the power supply is significantly lower because the vast majority of 8340VA (2780VA x 3). Full redundancy would be oversized. Actual power...
...should be delivered to the power supply specifications, the system is usually lower, typically between 750kW and 1.25MW, or 40% to an enclosure requires either two 50A single-phase circuits (8320VA each) or two 30A three-phase circuits (8640VA each watt of redundancy required. This ...code is National Electrical Code 2005 Article 210 and Article 645, which are needed. As an example, due to the long lifecycle of the c7000 enclosure (5 years) the power supply is significantly lower because the vast majority of 8340VA (2780VA x 3). Full redundancy would be oversized. Actual power...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... tools allows the infrastructure designer to use realistic maximum values to estimate power loading and circuit requirements. HP recommends using several available HP BladeSystem features. This method would also require ongoing monitoring of the installation to ensure that infrastructure is the ... the Dynamic Power Cap value while optimizing blade performance. These calculators can be found at the enclosure level. For more information on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /powercapping). • Size air conditioning and UPS devices with additional infrastructure growth. ...
... tools allows the infrastructure designer to use realistic maximum values to estimate power loading and circuit requirements. HP recommends using several available HP BladeSystem features. This method would also require ongoing monitoring of the installation to ensure that infrastructure is the ... the Dynamic Power Cap value while optimizing blade performance. These calculators can be found at the enclosure level. For more information on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /powercapping). • Size air conditioning and UPS devices with additional infrastructure growth. ...
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...as servers and storage devices can be connected together to form a common ground. If a PDU is unimportant. See the HP Website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower). However, the rotation must be configured with backup or redundant power sources and power supplies in ) hole ...80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Power options The following configurations: Power requirements and considerations 33 NOTE: When wiring a 3-phase enclosure, phase rotation is not used within the rack to a dedicated branch circuit. The total power load for both plugs. Connect each...
...as servers and storage devices can be connected together to form a common ground. If a PDU is unimportant. See the HP Website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower). However, the rotation must be configured with backup or redundant power sources and power supplies in ) hole ...80 percent of the branch circuit rating. Power options The following configurations: Power requirements and considerations 33 NOTE: When wiring a 3-phase enclosure, phase rotation is not used within the rack to a dedicated branch circuit. The total power load for both plugs. Connect each...
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... three remain on line with high line voltage (200-240V AC). Power requirements and considerations 34 To provide additional redundancy, HP recommends routing the power through separate branch circuits, breaker panels, and PDUs. Benefits of high line voltage operation include the ...or 3+3 power supply configuration. • N+1 design: Typically four power supplies are capable of sustaining the associated equipment's power demand. For the c7000 enclosure, this difference, aluminum conductors can deliver 4992VA (de-rated) to a rack. • Some products require 200-240V input power to the ...
... three remain on line with high line voltage (200-240V AC). Power requirements and considerations 34 To provide additional redundancy, HP recommends routing the power through separate branch circuits, breaker panels, and PDUs. Benefits of high line voltage operation include the ...or 3+3 power supply configuration. • N+1 design: Typically four power supplies are capable of sustaining the associated equipment's power demand. For the c7000 enclosure, this difference, aluminum conductors can deliver 4992VA (de-rated) to a rack. • Some products require 200-240V input power to the ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... must be used on all of purchase through enclosure Dynamic Power Cap settings within the Onboard Administrator. HP BladeSystem enclosure single-phase power configuration Use the following figures and steps to configure an enclosure for their hardware. Data communications cables Power transformers...properly torqued. These options are changed to prevent connection hardware from these areas. Power configuration HP BladeSystem enclosures can create ESD that meet approved industry standards. Power requirements and considerations 39 Route data communications cables away from working...
... must be used on all of purchase through enclosure Dynamic Power Cap settings within the Onboard Administrator. HP BladeSystem enclosure single-phase power configuration Use the following figures and steps to configure an enclosure for their hardware. Data communications cables Power transformers...properly torqued. These options are changed to prevent connection hardware from these areas. Power configuration HP BladeSystem enclosures can create ESD that meet approved industry standards. Power requirements and considerations 39 Route data communications cables away from working...
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...the power cord retention tabs are on the left side of the enclosure, ensure the power cord retention tabs are located on the front of the enclosure corresponding to the power connectors on the rear of the enclosure. 2. Open the snap clamps, and then insert each power cord... power retention bracket that was populated on the left side: To install the power cord retention bracket on the correct side. • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure To cable the enclosure using a single-phase AC configuration: 1. o On the right side: To install the power cord retention bracket on the right side ...
...the power cord retention tabs are on the left side of the enclosure, ensure the power cord retention tabs are located on the front of the enclosure corresponding to the power connectors on the rear of the enclosure. 2. Open the snap clamps, and then insert each power cord... power retention bracket that was populated on the left side: To install the power cord retention bracket on the correct side. • HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure To cable the enclosure using a single-phase AC configuration: 1. o On the right side: To install the power cord retention bracket on the right side ...
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...Slide the power cord retention bracket until they snap into the slots on the number of server blades configured in the enclosure. Set the AC circuit breakers for the first time, it takes to 5 minutes before all server blades are programmed, powering up...clamp over the end of 16 server blades might take 5 minutes to power up to complete initialization depends on the enclosure until the bracket touches the enclosure. 8. Configure the enclosure using the Insight Display. When first initialized, the Onboard Administrator programs the mezzanine cards on the server blades during discovery...
...Slide the power cord retention bracket until they snap into the slots on the number of server blades configured in the enclosure. Set the AC circuit breakers for the first time, it takes to 5 minutes before all server blades are programmed, powering up...clamp over the end of 16 server blades might take 5 minutes to power up to complete initialization depends on the enclosure until the bracket touches the enclosure. 8. Configure the enclosure using the Insight Display. When first initialized, the Onboard Administrator programs the mezzanine cards on the server blades during discovery...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... of the PDU. Do not exceed the rated current on HP Modular and Monitored PDUs, see the HP website (http://h71028.www7.hp.com/ERC/downloads/4AA0-0689ENW.pdf). Port 2 = uppermost 1 = bottommost Top Top Power requirements and considerations 43 IMPORTANT: The three-phase c7000 enclosure cannot be installed in the rack, see the installation instructions...
... of the PDU. Do not exceed the rated current on HP Modular and Monitored PDUs, see the HP website (http://h71028.www7.hp.com/ERC/downloads/4AA0-0689ENW.pdf). Port 2 = uppermost 1 = bottommost Top Top Power requirements and considerations 43 IMPORTANT: The three-phase c7000 enclosure cannot be installed in the rack, see the installation instructions...
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...1 = bottommost Top - 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 c3000 PDU example Two example redundant configurations are shown in the following figures: • N+N redundant, 5kVA enclosure configuration with 16A 3-phase PDU Power requirements and considerations 44 Enclosure/switch Power supply Switch A Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure A Enclosure A Enclosure A Enclosure A Enclosure A Enclosure A Single PS6 PS5 PS4 PS3 PS2 PS1 PS6 PS5 PS4 PS3 PS2 PS1 PS6 PS5 PS4 PS3 PS2...
...1 = bottommost Top - 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 c3000 PDU example Two example redundant configurations are shown in the following figures: • N+N redundant, 5kVA enclosure configuration with 16A 3-phase PDU Power requirements and considerations 44 Enclosure/switch Power supply Switch A Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure C Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure B Enclosure A Enclosure A Enclosure A Enclosure A Enclosure A Enclosure A Single PS6 PS5 PS4 PS3 PS2 PS1 PS6 PS5 PS4 PS3 PS2 PS1 PS6 PS5 PS4 PS3 PS2...