Overview
Before you begin
For more information on site requirements, specifications, power requirements, management requirements, and supported facility connections, see the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 40c G2 Site Preparation and Requirements Guide.
The actual location of various components or included subsystems in your HP POD 40c G2 might vary from what is described in this document. For information specific to your HP POD 40c G2, see the drawings included in the Operations and Maintenance Manual for the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 40c G2.
Operator safety
The HP POD 40c G2 provides service access areas for periodic maintenance and service and is only to be used by
The HP POD 40c G2 is not a habitable structure suitable for long term personnel occupancy.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or loss of life, all personnel must comply with PPE requirements when opening or working inside areas of the HP POD 40c G2 that are marked as hazardous voltage, per NFPA 70E in accordance with NEC (NA) and IEC (EMEA and APJ).
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury, hearing protection must be worn at all times when working inside the HP POD 40c G2.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not insert anything inside the electrical busways except the approved HP busway drop boxes.
The customer is responsible for completing any Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) evaluation of the HP POD 40c G2 or any attached structural component purchased through HP. The customer must complete an arc flash assessment of the HP POD 40c G2 and the associated electrical supply system for operation, maintenance, and so on.
Component safety
CAUTION: If the HP POD 40c G2 is shut down for an extended period of time, such as during routine maintenance, use desiccant units or materials to eliminate condensation within the HP POD 40c G2. Condensation causes damage to IT equipment and HP POD 40c G2 controls.
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge might damage electronic components. Be sure that you are properly grounded (earthed) by wearing approved grounding straps before beginning any installation procedure or repair.
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