To disable power to all racks, open the breaker for each busway on the corresponding electrical panel on the HP POD 40c G2 exterior.

Power configurations

IMPORTANT: Different PDUs can alter the average power capacity per rack.

Configuration

Number of 3-phase

Number of drop

Average power

Total HP POD 40c

 

PDUs per HP POD

boxes per HP POD

capacity per rack

G2 power capacity

 

40c G2

40c G2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-redundant

40

24

30

600 kW*

Redundant

40

24

20

400 kW*

*The HP POD 40c G2 is mechanically cooling limited to N=600 kW / N+1=400 kW

Rack power

Power is provided to each rack by PDUs and drop boxes. The PDUs are powered by the drop boxes attached to each electrical busway. For more information about electrical busway drop boxes, see the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter 40c G2 Maintenance and Service Guide.

Feature

Specification

 

 

Rack type

HP POD 40c G2 rack

Max number of racks

20

Max U space per rack

50U

Max U space per HP POD 40c G2

1,000U

Server capacity

600 kW power capacity

Average capacity per rack

30 kW

Peak capacity per rack

69 kW

Voltage to rack

240 V

Rack configuration

Redundant/non-redundant

 

capabilities

 

 

Total number of PDUs

40 (two per rack)

Max power per PDU

30 A = 17 kW; 60 A = 34 kW

Max load (chilled POD cooling mode)*

600 kW

Airflow per rack (chilled POD cooling

2,000 CFM average

mode)

 

*Dependent on configuration

 

HP POD 40c G2 lighting

The HP POD 40c G2 includes eight LED lights. Four lights are located in the cold aisle and four lights are located in the hot aisle.

A light switch is located at every personnel door. For more information on light switch locations, see "Life safety component identification (on page 9)."

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Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 40c specifications

The HP Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 40c is a state-of-the-art data center solution designed to meet the increasing demands for efficiency, scalability, and flexibility in enterprise environments. Aimed at delivering high-performance computing with minimal environmental impact, the POD 40c integrates innovative technologies and features to optimize operations.

One of the standout characteristics of the POD 40c is its modular design, allowing for easy deployment and scalability. Customers can configure their data center according to specific requirements, enabling rapid expansion as business needs evolve. The POD can house up to 240 servers, providing ample capacity to support intensive workloads while ensuring that users can quickly adapt to changing technological landscapes.

The energy efficiency of the POD 40c is a significant highlight. By employing advanced cooling technologies, including hot aisle/cold aisle containment and direct expansion cooling, it minimizes energy consumption while maintaining optimal temperatures for hardware components. This focus on efficiency also extends to power management, with redundant power supplies and the integration of high-efficiency power distribution units (PDUs) that help reduce operational costs.

In terms of connectivity, the HP POD 40c is equipped with comprehensive networking capabilities. The design includes integrated cabling systems that ensure organized and efficient routing of power and data. This dedication to streamlined connectivity facilitates faster data transfer rates and decreases latency, enhancing overall system performance.

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