HP Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 40c Guía De Instalación Rápida
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Requirement
Specification
Connection
1.9 cm (.75 in) G
Adapter to 1.9 cm (.75 in) FPS
Hardness
No greater than 40°fH (equal to 400 ppm of CaCO
3
)
Conductivity
100 to 1250 μS/cm
Organic compounds
None
Type of water
Drinking water. Do not use de-mineralized or softened water.
Instant water fill flow
rate
rate
0.6 lpm (0.16 gpm)
Humidifier
For the exact requirements, see the humidifier documentation.
IMPORTANT:
If your water is out of range, consult a water quality expert.
IMPORTANT:
You must provide a humidification water supply isolation valve that is external to
the HP POD 40c G2.
In addition to the previous requirements, observe the following requirements and recommendations:
•
Do not treat the water with softeners. Softeners can produce foam, which affects the operation of the
unit.
unit.
•
Do not use well water, industrial water, water from cooling circuits, or water contaminated by any
chemicals or bacteria.
chemicals or bacteria.
•
Do not add potential irritants to the water, such as disinfectants or anti-corrosive compounds.
•
The manufacturer recommends installing an in-line filter for the water supply. It is your responsibility to
determine if a filter should be installed, and if so, its location. The filter cannot be installed inside the HP
determine if a filter should be installed, and if so, its location. The filter cannot be installed inside the HP
POD 40c G2 and must be compatible with the type of humidifier that is installed.
For more information, see the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 40c G2 Maintenance and Service
Guide.
Drainage
Requirement
Location
Specification
Condensate drains
Hot aisle side (2)
3.18 cm (1.25 in) drain line and 26.5 lpm (7 gpm) max
Humidifier drains
Cold aisle side (1)
3.18 cm (1.25 in) drain line and 26.5 lpm (7 gpm) max
Chilled water supply
The following are the water quality requirements and specifications:
•
Closed-loop water must not contain any lime scale deposits or loose debris.
•
The temperature of the chilled water supplied to the HP POD 40c G2 must be 12ºC to 24ºC (55ºF to
75ºF).
75ºF).
CAUTION:
Freezing water can cause a blockage and damage to the unit. In outside locations
that are subject to freezing temperatures, an additive such as glycol might be necessary to lower
the freezing point. However, since the heat transfer potential of water with glycol is lower, the HP
POD 40c G2 must be de-rated accordingly.
POD 40c G2 must be de-rated accordingly.