IT networking and communications

Networking

Connecting the HP POD 240e NA to the facility network is a vital part of confirming the functionality of the various communication systems. Due to the different customer equipment and networking setups, see the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 240e NA Networking Guide for more information.

You are responsible for all connections. For configuration and installation instructions, consult with HP.

Connection portals

The networking and connection portals are located on both ends of the HP POD 240e NA.

Each IT section has eight portals located on the cargo-end of the POD, and each of the differently sized portals are used for different connections.

End view shown

Connection portal

Connection point

Quantity per IT

Total quantity per

 

diameter

 

 

section

HP POD 240e NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.62 cm (3 inch)

Networking connection for all IT

4

8

 

3.81 cm (1.5 inch)

Communication connection for:

2

4

 

 

ECS

 

 

 

 

EPO

 

 

 

 

Fire alarm

 

 

 

 

Phone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.81 cm (1.5 inch)

(Optional) vestibule communication

2

4

 

 

connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

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