Appendix B: Preparing for delivery

Pre-delivery tasks

Allow adequate time for planning, scheduling, obtaining permits, design approval, inspections, and so on.

Installation prerequisites

Before installing the HP POD 40c G2, verify that the following prerequisites are met:

All components are delivered to the facility.

The HP POD 40c G2 and power distribution components are in the final location.

Facility power, water, and drainage are at the final location.

Provisions for properly grounding the HP POD 40c G2 are made.

Required clearances exist, including overhead.

All trade personnel required for assembly are coordinated.

HP POD 40c G2 site readiness checklist

Before installing the HP POD 40c G2, follow all steps listed in this guide, the site plan, and the following checklists.

Architectural/environmental considerations

Item

Description

Sign-off

 

 

 

1

Verify that the site location supplies sufficient locations for

 

 

support. Ensure that upon installation the POD can be leveled to

 

 

≤ 0.5º. If edge or point loading is used, ensure a center

 

 

support can be accomplished using shims and so on, to ensure

 

 

that the POD can be properly leveled. Shimming is allowed

 

 

around the perimeter in increments. A surveyor’s transit should

 

 

be used upon installation to check the POD leveling

 

 

requirements.

 

2

Verify that the pad can support the total weight of the HP POD

 

 

40c G2 solution by verifying that load calculations have been

 

 

performed by your engineering team.

 

3

Verify that the site has provisions for grounding.

 

4

Verify the HP POD 40c G2 is not in the direct path of any

 

 

external heat loads, such as generators.

 

5

Determine the average local temperatures and ensure that

 

 

adequate environmental protection is provided, such as cold

 

 

weather protection, if required.

 

6

Verify that the site altitude is less than 3,048 m (10,000 ft).

 

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Performance Optimized Data Center (POD) 40c specifications

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