HP Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 240a Password protected, Navigating the ECS interface

Password protected

The ECS is password protected and has two levels of security:

•View—Allows read-only access to the ECS system. No password is required for this level of access to the system.

•Customer—Allows you to configure alarm setpoints and Adiabatic control settings. The customer-level password is required for this level of access to the system.

Navigating the ECS interface

The ECS interface provides information for environmental and security conditions You can monitor and configure these conditions from the touchscreen LCD panel on the IT section A control cabinet.

To navigate to different screens in the system, select one of the menu options on the navigation toolbar at the top of the screen.

Callout	Icon name	Description
1	Main menu toolbar	Shows the main menu options available for
		the password that is entered
2	System information	Provides information on the following:
		•	ECS version
		•	Date
		•	Time
3	Power	Provides IT power and total power
		information for A-side and B-side power feeds
4	Timer	Allows you to monitor time for functions in the
		system. To use the timer:
		• Click the timer to start it.
		• Click the timer again to reset it.
5	System overview	Indicates the status of the AHU and ECS
		systems:
		• Green—The systems are operating within
			normal parameters
		• Amber—The systems are operating, but
			has a notification or a low level warning
		• Red—The systems have a critical alarm
		• Gray—Communication to the AHU is lost
			or the AHU is powered off
		Navigates directly to the system detail screen
		when you click the icon

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