HP Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 240a Quick Setup Guide
Appendix B: Preparing for delivery 28
Appendix B: Preparing for delivery
Pre-delivery tasks
Allow adequate time for planning, scheduling, obtaining permits, design approval, inspections, and so on.
Installation prerequisites
Before installing the HP POD 240e NA, verify that the following prerequisites are met:
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All components are delivered to the facility.
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The HP POD 240e NA and power distribution components are in the final location.
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Facility power, water, and drainage are at the final location.
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Provisions for properly grounding the HP POD 240e NA are made.
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Required clearances exist, including overhead.
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All trade personnel required for assembly are coordinated.
HP POD 240e NA site readiness checklist
Before installing the HP POD 240e NA, follow all steps listed in this guide, the site plan, and the following
checklists.
Architectural/environmental considerations
Architectural/environmental considerations
Item Description
Sign-off
1
Be sure that the following installation requirements are met and
understood by the customer:
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POD load pads are in the proper location.
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Upon installation, the POD structure must be leveled to ≤
0.5º, which can be checked at that time with a surveyor’s
transit.
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Shimming is only allowed at the load pads.
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Place shims in increments across the load pads to be sure
that there is sufficient load transfer.
that there is sufficient load transfer.
2
Verify that the installation pad is capable of supporting the total
POD solutions weight.
POD solutions weight.
3
Verify that the HP POD 240e NA site has provisions for
grounding or a grounding system.
grounding or a grounding system.
4
Verify that the site pad is physically marked with the locations
of all HP POD 240e NA load pads.
of all HP POD 240e NA load pads.
5
Verify that the HP POD 240e NA is not in the direct path of any
external heat loads, such as generators or a building AHU.
6
Verify that the installation starting point has been identified and
marked. This is the location where the first HP POD 240e NA
section is placed during installation.