HP Modular Cooling System Facility planning for implementation, Facility planning overview, Space and positioning considerations

Facility planning for implementation

Facility planning overview

The MCS-200/100 offers an incremental data center cooling solution, capable of cooling 30 kW of heat with the MCS-100 unit or 50 kW of heat with the MCS-200 unit.

In planning water supply and design, take into consideration short and long-term needs for cooling. Immediate supply needs must meet the specifications and target cooling requirements, based on the parameters defined in this site preparation guide. In anticipation of future heat loads, design and install dedicated loop chilled water piping, based on specific cooling load increments (such as 50 kW or 250 kW), the specific number of MCS-200/100 per row or loop, and other site build-out planning parameters. As cooling, rack space, and equipment density requirements increase, you can add MCS-200/100 units to the chilled water system.

To route water lines to your MCS-200/100 unit, use one of the following methods:

•Through an opening in the raised floor

•Lying on top of the floor (for MCS-200 only)

•Through the top of the MCS-200/100 unit

For more information on routing the water lines, see the Hook Up Kit installation instructions in the HP Modular Cooling System 200/100 Options Installation Guide.

Installation service for the MCS-200/100 is order number UE005E.

For site evaluations and technical consulting for your site, see the HP Services website (http://www.hp.com/services/criticalfacilities).

The implementation of the MCS-200/100 aligns with Data Center Best Practices. For more information, see Optimizing Data Centers for High-Density Computing, which can be found on the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/racks/10000series/documentation.ht ml).

This section discusses key issues for site preparedness, including:

•Space considerations for delivery, operation, and service, and other space-related considerations such as floor loading

•Electrical considerations

•Coolant source options and quality considerations

•Other considerations

A complete site preparation checklist is provided in Appendix A: Forms and checklists (on page 81).

Space and positioning considerations

When fully populated, the MCS-200/100 unit is larger and heavier than a standard 482.6 mm (19-inch) equipment rack. Therefore, more space is required to maneuver, operate, and service the MCS-200/100.

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