Overview

Before you begin

For more information about site requirements, specifications, power, management requirements, and supported facility connections, see the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 240e NA Site Preparation and Requirements Guide.

The location of various components or subsystems in the HP POD 240e NA might vary from this documentation. For final placement specifications, see the data sheets that are included in the operations and maintenance manual.

Operator safety

The HP POD 240e NA is not habitable or suitable for human occupancy. The HP POD 240e NA is Listed as a Product that provides service access areas for periodic maintenance and service. These areas must be controlled and available for use only by owner-authorized personnel and qualified personnel who are trained in the maintenance and service of the HP POD 240e NA components.

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 240e NA 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 240e NA.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not insert anything inside the electrical busways, except for the approved HP busway drop boxes.

Before completing the installation of the HP POD 240e NA, the customer, or a designated agent, is responsible for completing any Environmental Health and Safety evaluation of the HP POD 240e NA or any attached structural component purchased through HP. The customer, or their designated agent, must also complete an arc flash assessment and breaker coordination study of the HP POD 240e NA and the associated electrical supply system for operation and maintenance. The individual or organization that completes the arc flash assessment must also create and provide all required labeling for all electrical panels on the HP POD 240e NA.

Component safety

CAUTION: If the HP POD 240e NA 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 240e NA. Condensation causes damage to IT equipment and HP POD 240e NA controls.

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