HP Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 240a Quick Setup Guide
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Utilities
Consider the proximity to required utilities, such as power, water, and network connections. While the
required utilities can be brought to nearly any selected site, there is the potential for increased costs and
required utilities can be brought to nearly any selected site, there is the potential for increased costs and
decreased efficiency when the HP POD 240e NA is located farther from the utility sources.
For utility clearance information, see "Dimensions and required clearances (on page
For utility clearance information, see "Dimensions and required clearances (on page
)."
System utilities
The site location must accommodate the following utilities:
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Water supply
An external source of water must be provided for saturating the evaporative media. When the HP POD 240e
NA begins operation, the supplied water is used in conjunction with the evaporative media to provide the
NA begins operation, the supplied water is used in conjunction with the evaporative media to provide the
specified cooling.
The supply water must meet the following requirements.
The supply water must meet the following requirements.
Requirement
Specification
Pressure
20-70 psi (138-483 kPa)
Temperature
Between 1 °C and 30 °C
Instant flow-rate
No lower than the rated flow of the
fill solenoid valve (1.5 gpm
maximum flow per Adiabatic unit,
maximum flow per Adiabatic unit,
maximum instantaneous).
Connection
¾”
Hardness
No greater than 40°fH (equal to
400 ppm of CaCO3)
400 ppm of CaCO3)
Conductivity
100 to 1250 μS/cm
Organic compounds
None
Type of water
Demineralized is preferred.
Drinking potable water is
acceptable and most likely.
acceptable and most likely.
IMPORTANT:
To connect the cooling system, a 0.0127 meter (½ inch) OD copper adapter is
needed for water piping.
IMPORTANT:
If your water is out of range of these requirements, consult a water quality expert.
In addition to the previous requirements, follow these guidelines:
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Do not treat the water with softeners. Softeners might produce foam, which affects the operation of the
unit.
unit.