HP Modular Cooling System manual Floor loading considerations

oMCS-200 dual-rack configuration

The leveling feet pads help to ensure weight distribution and help transfer the load to the support structure below the floor. You must ensure proper orientation of the feet pads so that subsequent racks can be properly accommodated.

Floor loading considerations

The computer room floor must be able to support the total weight of the installed server trays as well as the weight of the MCS-200/100 as they are moved into position. This section contains information about raised floor installations. HP cannot assume responsibility for determining the suitability of a particular raised floor system. The customer or local agencies should determine installation requirements. An appropriate structural engineer should verify any floor system under consideration for a server installation.

Raised floor loading is a function of the manufacturer’s load specification and the positioning of the equipment relative to the raised floor grid. HP recommends the following guidelines:

•Some raised floor systems do not have grid stringers between floor stands. The lateral support for the floor stands depends on adjacent panels being in place. To avoid compromising this type of floor system when gaining under-floor access, remove only one floor panel at a time.

•Larger floor grids (bigger panels) are generally rated for lighter loads.

•MCS-200/100 both support approximately up to 1361 kg (3000 lb) of static loads of equipment on the leveling feet and feet pads.

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