Fujitsu M10 Series Installation Planning Manual
Fujitsu M10 Series Installation Planning Manual

Fujitsu M10 Series Installation Planning Manual

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C120-H007-08EN
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Fujitsu M10/SPARC Servers/
SPARC Enterprise/
PRIMEQUEST
COMMON INSTALLATION PLANNING
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  • Page 1 C120-H007-08EN Front Cover Fujitsu M10/SPARC Servers/ SPARC Enterprise/ PRIMEQUEST COMMON INSTALLATION PLANNING MANUAL...
  • Page 3: About This Product

    Keep this manual in hand for further understanding. Fujitsu makes every effort to prevent users and bystanders from being injured or from suffering from damages to their property. Use the product according to this manual.
  • Page 4  UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. The contents of this manual shall not be disclosed in any way or reproduced in any media without the express written permission of Fujitsu Limited. All Rights Reserved, Copyright  FUJITSU LIMITED 2002-2014, 2016 C120-H007-08EN...
  • Page 5: Revision History

    • Addition of consulting department of an earthquake preparedness Reader's Comment Form • Modification of the address for sending (Altered) back of the form 2012-11-15 Entire manual (Altered) • Modification of manual title • Addition of description for Fujitsu M10/ SPARC M10 Systems C120-H007-08EN...
  • Page 6 Revised section Edition Date Details (Added/Deleted/Altered) 2014-03-25 Section 6.1.1 (Altered) • Modification of Table6.1 2016-05-17 Entire manual (Altered) • Modification of the name of the target equipment from "SPARC M10 systems" to "SPARC Servers" Note: In this table, devised section is indicated by its section number in the current edition.
  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This manual describes the requirements and concepts of installation and facility planning that pertain to the setup of Fujitsu M10/SPARC Servers, SPARC Enterprise and PRIMEQUEST. Installation and facility planning requires full review with Fujitsu representatives in charge according to the instructions presented herein.
  • Page 8 Preface CHAPTER 5 Electromagnetic Environment and Static Electricity This chapter describes the electromagnetic environmental conditions relevant to server systems, and electrostatic effects. CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities This chapter describes the power supply requirements, power supply facilities, grounding plans, power distribution boards, and power distribution routes for the server systems.
  • Page 9 Preface Other Reference Manuals When installing the SPARC Enterprise or PRIMEQUEST, read the installation guide for each model first. For the readers • If you find any inconvenience with the description or incorrect explanation in this manual, please fill in the "Comment Form" sheet at the back of this manual and forward it to the address described on the sheet.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents ................Preface .
  • Page 12 Contents 3.3.1 Hardware constraints ........3.3.2 Operational considerations .
  • Page 13 Contents 4.5.3 Installing temperature/humidity sensors ..... . . 4.5.4 Taking in fresh air ........4.5.5 Preventing dew condensation in underfloor ventilation .
  • Page 14 Contents 6.8.1 Test voltage ..........6.8.2 Phase and grounding cable insulation test .
  • Page 15 Contents Figures Figure 2.1 Slit floor panel ..........Figure 2.2 Floor panels with an airflow control damper .
  • Page 17 Contents Tables Table 2.1 Ceiling heights ..........Table 2.2 Raised floor heights of free-access floors .
  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Installation Planning Overview

    CHAPTER 1 Installation Planning Overview This chapter defines the general requirements for server system installation planning and for the facilities used to house server systems. Successful planning ensures system installation efficiency now and in the future, assuring system reliability, convenience, and functionality. The users wishing to install a server system must make both the site and associated facilities available, and also develop meticulous installation plans to ensure that all of the facilities prerequisite to operating the server system into service are ready before...
  • Page 20: Computer Room Installation

    CHAPTER 1 Installation Planning Overview A server system involving equipment that is too large to fit into the available office space or a mixture of equipment having a combined heat dissipation over about 21 MJ/h (20000 Btu/h) would need to be installed in facilities meeting the computer room installation requirements.
  • Page 21: Computer Room Installation Planning

    (7) Policy on carrying media and supplies in and out of the computer room 1.2.2 Support staff assignment To proceed the installation planning smoothly, an installation planning group comprises the appointed staff of the user organization and Fujitsu is needed to be organized. C120-H007-08EN...
  • Page 22: Preparing Building And Facilities

    Regarding the required staff in the installation planning group, consider the following:  An installation planning group and a supervisor within the user organization  An installation consultant from a Fujitsu or agent Preparing Building and Facilities Review the building and facilities needed to install a server system, ancillary furnishings accompanying the server system, and the rooms needed to run the server system.
  • Page 23: Rooms Needed To Run The Server System

    1.4 Scheduling 1.3.3 Rooms needed to run the server system Regarding the rooms needed to run the server system, review the following:  Offices  Meeting rooms  System administrator rooms  System developer rooms  Backup maintenance engineer and other related rooms Scheduling In installing a server system in a computer room, the scheduling of the following activities is recommended:...
  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Installation Sites

    CHAPTER 2 Installation Sites This chapter details the recommended sites and structures and the buildings in which server systems can be installed, and the structures of the computer rooms. Server systems setups can be classified into two broad forms: one in which a server system is installed in a computer room for message collection and distribution processing and perform calculation processing, and one in which a server system is installed conveniently in an office for use as a stand-alone machine or as one...
  • Page 26: Utility Services

    CHAPTER 2 Installation Sites 2.1.2 Utility services When selecting sites that afford good access to utility services, take the following factors into consideration:  Satisfactory availability of electric power  No suspension or failure of water supplies, or the availability of alternate measures for water supply ...
  • Page 27: Building Structures

    2.2 Buildings 2.2.1 Building structures Structural considerations for buildings in which server systems are to be installed are summarized below. (1) Floor strength The floor of the building in which a server system is to be installed should be strong enough to withstand the combined weight of the server and its component devices.
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 2 Installation Sites d) Newly constructed buildings If a server system is to be installed in a newly constructed building, it is recommended that loading strength of the floor itself, beam, and column is 4.9 kN/ (100 lbf/ft ) or greater for such computer room. (2) Vibration and earthquake-proofing Recent years have witnessed the emergence of earthquake-free buildings mounted on earthquake-free foundations that absorb the effects of earthquakes and computer...
  • Page 29 2.2 Buildings  Water leaking due to clogged drainage pipelines on the roof or in the upper floor(s) c) Preventing water leakage from air conditioning facilities Because air conditioning facilities commonly involve the use of water, as in coolant pipelines, humidifying feed water, and water generated as a result of dehumidifying, they would require measures to prevent water leakage.
  • Page 30: Computer Room Location

    CHAPTER 2 Installation Sites 2.2.2 Computer room location Things to consider with regard to location of the computer room are summarized below. (1) Operability The computer room should be conveniently located for access to communication with related departments and for data receipt, issue, and relocation. (2) Security From a security standpoint, the computer room should be located on the lower middle floor of a building, rather than the top floor or a basement.
  • Page 31: Facilities

    2.2 Buildings  The space used for signal and telecommunication lines in the building  Recording media storage room  Office room needed for systems administration and development  Storage rooms for supplies and spare parts  Access control room 2.2.4 Facilities Considerations pertaining to facilities are summarized below:...
  • Page 32: Access Routes

    To this end, the user needs to review the access route from the opening in the building through which the equipment is carried into the computer room where the equipment is to be set up. The Fujitsu shipping coordinator may take a preliminary tour of the access route and conduct consultations with the user beforehand.
  • Page 33 Prior consultation with the Fujitsu shipping coordinator is recommended. (2) Computer room entrance and building passages The delivery entrance of the building into which equipment is to be carried in unpacked, the intermediate passages of the access route, and the entrance of the computer room must have the values specified below.
  • Page 34: Water And Fuel Stocks

    CHAPTER 2 Installation Sites (3) Withstand load and protection of the access route The withstand load of the access route should be large enough to support the mass and transportation activity concerning the server system. At the time of transportation, the floor and wall surfaces along the access route may require protection.
  • Page 35: Table 2.1 Ceiling Heights

    2.3 Computer Room Structure  Security and disaster prevention considerations (1) Base floor strength The base floor on which the server system is to be set up must have enough strength to support a raised floor and facilities and equipment, as well as the server system itself. A floor top view with an equipment layout superimposed with equipment weights for each lockers must be presented to the building designer or the building constructor as a means of determining whether the server system can be installed on the floor in...
  • Page 36: Free-Access Flooring

    CHAPTER 2 Installation Sites 2.3.2 Free-access flooring The construction of free-access floors is reviewed with respect to the following items:  Raised floor height  Strength and surface material of free-access floor panels  Opening for server-system-use  Installation of floor panels for a building air conditioner Each item is described as follows: (1) Raised floor height Regarding the raised floor height of a free-access floor, the following factors require...
  • Page 37: Table 2.3 Strengths And Surface Materials Of Free-Access Floor Panels

    That area of the free-access floor in which a server system is installed requires a floor panel opening, an auxiliary support and a slit floor panel. When Fujitsu receives a free-access floor allocation plan from the user after the finalization of an equipment layout, it will furnish an opening diagram marked with an opening pattern, an auxiliary support position, and a slit floor panel position.
  • Page 38: Figure 2.1 Slit Floor Panel

    CHAPTER 2 Installation Sites Figure 2.1 shows the outer view of a slit floor panel. Figure 2.1 Slit floor panel d) Preventing the free-access floor from being collapsed because of the opening Horizontal forces applied to the free-access floor during earthquakes or when heavy equipment is carried in could cause the floor panel to shift, depending on the structure of the free-access floor and the shape of the floor panel opening, leading to free- access floor collapse.
  • Page 39: Figure 2.2 Floor Panels With An Airflow Control Damper

    2.3 Computer Room Structure The number of floor panels with an airflow control damper or number of airflow control panels required should be determined by the air conditioning facility or the free-access floor construction designer on the basis of the concerned heat load in the room.
  • Page 40: Interiors

    CHAPTER 2 Installation Sites (6) Base floor and free-access floor cleaning The base floor and the free-access floor require cleaning before the server system is installed. The following cleaning procedures are recommended, including those for cleaning the free-access floor surface periodically: 1 Remove dust on the surface of the panels.
  • Page 41 2.3 Computer Room Structure (2) Prevention of entry of outside air Outside air penetrating through gaps in a window could threaten successful temperature and humidity control of the air conditioning facilities. Moreover, outside air might contain dust and harmful gases. From this standpoint, the windows in the computer room should be made airtight or semi-airtight.
  • Page 42 CHAPTER 2 Installation Sites (6) Maintenance outlets The computer room requires maintenance outlets to power instruments for maintaining the server system or to clean the floor. Maintenance outlets should be provided on column or wall surfaces 5 to 7 m (16 to 23 ft) apart at a height of about 30 cm (12 in.) above the floor.
  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Equipment Layout

    CHAPTER 3 Equipment Layout This chapter describes the items which considerations require for when laying out equipment. Equipment layout deserves special consideration, because it has a significant bearing on the efficiency of system operation and maintenance. Proposed Computer Room Top View A top view of the proposed computer room must be prepared.
  • Page 44: Precautions In Preparation Of An Equipment Layout

    CHAPTER 3 Equipment Layout Precautions in Preparation of an Equipment Layout In preparing an equipment layout, take into account hardware constraints, operational considerations, and installation equipment constraints. 3.3.1 Hardware constraints (1) Cable length limitations Each signal cable or power control cable has a limitation on its length. In laying out equipment, be careful not to exceed these limitations.
  • Page 45: Figure 3.1 Concept Of Units Operational Grouping

    3.3 Precautions in Preparation of an Equipment Layout Even if a single device has multiple functions, it should be grouped according to the degree to which it can be run with or without manual intervention. Generally, devices may be divided into the following groups: ...
  • Page 46 CHAPTER 3 Equipment Layout (5) Acoustic noise A general-purpose server system is generally made up of a mix of equipment, each of which generates its own acoustic noise. Because the acoustic noises from individual equipment may result in a very high noise-level, it is recommended that these equipment be installed in an unattended zone.
  • Page 47: Air Conditioners

    Do not simply install a single, high-capacity central air conditioning unit in the computer room or an adjoining air-conditioning room. Considering possible device failures and the need for regular maintenance of air conditioning units, Fujitsu recommends installing multiple small-capacity air conditioning units (having a cooling power between 15 kW and 50 kW) at locations throughout the computer room.
  • Page 48: Dusting

    CHAPTER 3 Equipment Layout 3.4.5 Dusting Units that use paper or toner in operation, such as line printers and laser printers, produce dust. The relation between dust-producing devices and device that should be dust-free requires special consideration. For example, dust-free devices can be installed near the air outlet, while the dust-producing devices can be near the air intake.
  • Page 49: Power Supply Facilities For Air Conditioners

    3.5 Power Supply Facilities Table 3.1 Kinds, uses, and locations of power supply facilities (2/2) Power supply Location Separate transformers Low-voltage transformers used Separator transformers, when when: used, are typically installed in a • The supply voltage available to computer room. the building and the voltage required by the server system differ.
  • Page 50: Line And Signal Wiring Facilities

    CHAPTER 3 Equipment Layout Line and Signal Wiring Facilities This section describes line and signal wiring facilities. 3.6.1 Line facilities When line terminal boards and line terminals are installed, they must be located to allow for easy connection with any line units in the computer room. 3.6.2 Signal wiring facilities Signal cabling with devices that are installed outside the computer room requires...
  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Air Conditioning

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning This chapter describes which items require considerations when laying out air conditioning facilities. Characteristics of Computer Room Air Conditioning Computer room air conditioning is characterized by:  Constant temperatures and humidities  Air conditioning conditions and capacities ...
  • Page 52: Air Conditioning Conditions And Capacities

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning 4.1.2 Air conditioning conditions and capacities The air conditioning system must have the capacity to be able to process the amount of heat dissipated from the computer equipment to cool the computer room. A server generates heat from the Power Supply Unit, semiconductor devices, etc. The system rated or listed capacity of the air conditioning facilities may have been measured for a general office for human beings as specified by the relevant industrial standards or the...
  • Page 53: Direct Blowing

    4.2 Styles of Air Conditioner 4.2.1 Direct blowing In the direct blowing setup, air conditioner(s) are installed in the computer room to blow air directly into the room. This setup is economical, permits easy room temperature and humidity regulation, and is less susceptible to dew condensation. Moreover, the air conditioner(s), free from blowing temperature constraints, offer high working efficiency.
  • Page 54: Underfloor Ventilation

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning An air conditioner installed in the duct blowing setup should include a cooling coil, a heater for the winter and temperature control, a humidifier, and a filter. Figure 4.2 shows a schematic view of the duct blowing setup. Figure 4.2 Duct blowing setup 4.2.3 Underfloor ventilation...
  • Page 55: Combined Use Of Direct Or Duct Blowing And Underfloor Ventilation

    4.2 Styles of Air Conditioner This setup features the ability to keep operators less chilled because this lessens direct exposure to drafts of air blown out of the air conditioner. Because underfloor ventilation blows air directly against equipment, the air must be filtered for dust by the air conditioner beforehand.
  • Page 56: Air Conditioning Conditions

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning Sometimes the underfloor-ventilation air conditioner does not perform heating and humidifying but only cools the room air to the target temperature. In this situation, regulation of the temperature and humidity of the air in the room and under the floor can be accomplished by heating and humidifying the room air and the outside air after it has been dehumidified by overcooling by the underfloor air conditioner.
  • Page 57: Recommended Temperatures And Humidities For Computer Rooms

    4.3 Air Conditioning Conditions 4.3.2 Recommended temperatures and humidities for computer rooms Keep the ambient temperature in the computer room at a level that feeds comfortable to the human body or somewhat lower. This precaution will not only prevent local temperature rises in the computer room, such as those caused by equipment which requires high heat dissipation, or stagnant air circulation, but will also allow some time before the upper-limit temperature is reached even if the air conditioner fails.
  • Page 58: Temperature And Humidity Recommendations For Computer Rooms

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning Table 4.1 Recommended temperatures and humidities for computer rooms Near the underfloor air outlet Detection and regulation point Temperature Temperature conditioning Remarks Humidity % Humidity % C C F F setup    24 2 C 754F ...
  • Page 59: Figure 4.5 Psychrometric Chart Applicable To Changing The Room Temperature

    4.3 Air Conditioning Conditions Table 4.2 Temperature and humidity recommendations (changing the room temperature) Near the underfloor air Detection and regulation outlet point Air conditioning Humidity Remarks setup Temperature Humidity Temperature C F C F     Direct blow or Setting: Setting: 455%...
  • Page 60: Figure 4.6 Psychrometric Chart Applicable To Lowering The Underfloor Temperature

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning (2) Lowering the underfloor temperature In unattended areas where paper is not used and where only those devices that have broad permissible underfloor and room temperature and humidity ranges are installed, the underfloor temperature may be lowered. As an example, in an unattended room associated with a large system installation involving multiple computer rooms, hold the underfloor relative humidity to 70% or below to keep the room humidity at a lower level.
  • Page 61: Dust

    4.3 Air Conditioning Conditions 4.3.4 Dust (1) Airborne dust Ensure that airborne dust does not exceed 0.15 mg/m (0.004 mg/ft ). Most server systems are designed to withstand this level of airborne dust. This is the same as the permissible level for airborne dust in a general office and should be easily attainable in a computer room where there is little inflow of outside air and smoke.
  • Page 62: Seawater (Salt Damage)

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning Table 4.4 Tolerable limits for corrosive gases (2/2) Gas name Tolerable limit Nitrogen dioxide (nitrogen oxide) (NO Up to 52 ppb Ammonia (NH Up to 420 ppb Ozone (O Up to 5 ppb Oil vapor Up to 0.2 mg/m 4.3.6 Seawater (salt damage) The air in the vicinity of coastal areas contains large amounts of airborne sea salt...
  • Page 63: Thermal Load And Cooling Capacities

    4.4 Thermal Load and Cooling Capacities Thermal Load and Cooling Capacities The thermal load imposed on an air conditioner must include those coming from the power supply facilities and from the building, as well as heat from the server system itself.
  • Page 64: Example Of Cooling Capacity Calculations For Room Air Conditioning

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning 4.4.2 Example of cooling capacity calculations for room air conditioning Examples of cooling capacity calculations for an air conditioner, flow rate 135 m /min (4770 ft /min), running in a room air conditioning setup are given below. The following values have been determined with respect to the rated capacity of 167.4 MJ/h (158,700 Btu/h): ...
  • Page 65: Table 4.6 Examples Of Typical Air Conditioner Cooling Capacity Calculations

    4.4 Thermal Load and Cooling Capacities The values in the table involve certain characteristic curve and air-line diagram read errors. Table 4.6 Examples of typical air conditioner cooling capacity calculations (1/2) Item Calculated value Calculation method Enthalpy of the air at the =45.4 kJ/kg Determine the enthalpy at 24C (75.2F)and conditioner inlet...
  • Page 66 CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning Table 4.6 Examples of typical air conditioner cooling capacity calculations (2/2) Item Calculated value Calculation method )  Flow rate/Specific volume Air conditioner sensible 124.4 MJ/h heat cooling capacity (117,931 Btu/h) =12.9 (kJ/kg) 135 (m /min)  60 (min/h) / (when calculated on the 0.84 (m /kg)
  • Page 67: Underfloor Ventilation Air Conditioning

    4.4 Thermal Load and Cooling Capacities 4.4.3 Underfloor ventilation air conditioning Figure 4.9 shows the air condition for underfloor ventilation in a psychrometric chart. Table 4.7 summarizes procedures for calculating the cooling capacities of an underfloor-ventilation air conditioner, flow rate 220 m /min (7770ft /min).
  • Page 68: Convenient Formulas For Air Conditioning Capacities

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning Table 4.7 Examples of underfloor-ventilation air conditioner cooling capacity calculations (2/2) Item Calculated value Calculation method Enthalpy of the air =39.3 kJ/kg Determine the enthalpy at 18C (64.4°F) coming out of the air and 65% RH from the air-line diagram. (16.9 Btu/lb) conditioner ) ...
  • Page 69 4.4 Thermal Load and Cooling Capacities The formula terms are:  Flow rate: Sensible heat from the thermal load divided by the temperature difference and the heat removed to cool a unit volume by 1C (34F). Sensible heat from thermal load ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ow rate ...
  • Page 70: Precautions Pertaining To The Installation Of Air Conditioners

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning Precautions Pertaining to the Installation of Air Conditioners Air conditioners that are installed in computer rooms differ in many ways from those installed in general offices. Precautions specific to installing air conditioners in a computer room are summarized below. 4.5.1 Humidifier The reason a humidifier is needed, types of humidifiers available, and humidifiers...
  • Page 71: Air Conditioner Filters

    4.5 Precautions Pertaining to the Installation of Air Conditioners (3) Humidifiers used with underfloor-ventilation air conditioners Certain types of underfloor-ventilation air conditioners have a boiling humidifier and a draft fan installed at adjacent locations such that drops of boiling water from the humidifier can enter the draft fan for aerial dispersion.
  • Page 72: Installing Temperature/Humidity Sensors

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning 4.5.3 Installing temperature/humidity sensors Temperature/humidity sensors used to regulate the temperature and humidity of an air conditioner are installed at different positions according to the ventilation method. (1) Location of temperature/humidity sensors for a room air conditioner Location to install temperature/humidity sensors for a room air conditioner is: ...
  • Page 73: Preventing Dew Condensation In Underfloor Ventilation

    4.5 Precautions Pertaining to the Installation of Air Conditioners 4.5.5 Preventing dew condensation in underfloor ventilation In underfloor ventilation, provisions should be made to prevent dew condensation inside and outside of devices installed in the computer room as they are exposed to direct drafts of cold air from the air conditioner.
  • Page 74: Figure 4.10 Dike

    CHAPTER 4 Air Conditioning When temperature reaches the target range, turn on the server system. The humidifier may operate after the room temperature reaches a stable state. (3) Example of stopping humidifier upon starting up of the server system In underfloor ventilation, if heat dissipation from server system during startup of the equipment leads transition of drive condition of the air conditioners, and the room is dampened heavily so that the room is brought to high humidity, dew condensation may be caused in the server system.
  • Page 75: Installing A Backup Unit

    4.5 Precautions Pertaining to the Installation of Air Conditioners 4.5.7 Installing a backup unit It is recommended that the air conditioner be backed up. Without a backup unit, if the air conditioner fails, the resultant rise in the computer room temperature would demand a shutdown of the server system to correct the failure.
  • Page 77: Magnetic Fields

    CHAPTER 5 Electromagnetic Environment and Static Electricity This chapter explains the electromagnetic environment conditions and electrostatic effects relevant to server systems. Magnetic Fields CRT displays could be influenced by the magnetic fields generated by nearby power transformers, electric wires carrying large current, or any magnetized metallic objects. 5.1.1 Allowable magnetic field intensities of displays CRT displays vary in allowable magnetic field intensity depending on the size of the...
  • Page 78: Table 5.1 Sources Of Magnetic Fields And Fault Symptoms

    CHAPTER 5 Electromagnetic Environment and Static Electricity 5.1.2 Sources of magnetic fields and fault symptoms Table 5.1 lists the possible sources of magnetic fields and the associated display screen faults. Table 5.1 Sources of magnetic fields and fault symptoms (1/2) Magnetic field Source of magnetic field Fault symptom...
  • Page 79: Magnetic Field Control

    5.1 Magnetic Fields Table 5.1 Sources of magnetic fields and fault symptoms (2/2) Magnetic field Source of magnetic field Fault symptom component DC magnetic field 1 Electrically welded metallic exterior sheets, etc.: Color misconvergence, components Magnetism may remain as a result of metallic display distortion magnetization.
  • Page 80: Electric Fields

    Keep the main unit doors closed and stay 1.7 m (5 ft) away from the main unit before using mobile phones. Moreover, since mobile phones automatically emit electromagnetic waves in response to incoming messages, Fujitsu recommends keeping mobile phones switched off near the computing equipment. C120-H007-08EN...
  • Page 81: Static Electricity

    5.3 Static Electricity Static Electricity Static electricity may be charged and kept in a person's body by the following conditions.  Through friction between shoes and floor as a result of his or her walking.  Through friction between clothes and body. ...
  • Page 83: Chapter 6 Power Supply Facilities

    CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities This chapter deals with input power requirements, power supply facilities, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), grounding, distribution panels, distribution lines, and the share of responsibility for construction work. Operational stability of a server system requires a good-quality power supply. Power supply facilities that match the power requirements of the server system must be selected to suit the importance of the server system's operation.
  • Page 84: Table 6.1 Input Power Requirement

    CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities Table 6.1 Input power requirement Item Requirement Input voltage Number of phases Abroad Single-phase two-wire 100 V, 110 V, 115 V, 120 V Single-phase two-wire 200 V, 208 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V Three-phase three-wire 200 V, 208 V,220 V, 230 V, 240 V Three-phase four-wire 380 V, 400 V, 415 V neutral conductor...
  • Page 85: Table 6.2 Types Of Available Power Supply Facilities And Usage

    6.2 Power Supply Facilities Power Supply Facilities Select power supply facilities after considering the input power requirements of the server system (see Section 6.1), the availability of a power source at the installation site, and the operational importance of the server system. 6.2.1 Kinds and uses of power supply facilities Power supply facilities are used for converting voltages, reducing leakage current,...
  • Page 86 CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities (1) Reduction in leakage current Computers are equipped with a line filter in their power input terminals to absorb both external and internal electric noise. If a common commercial power source is connected to a computer, leakage current will flow to the grounding cable of the computer.
  • Page 87: Figure 6.1 System Based On A Ups

    6.2 Power Supply Facilities 6.2.2 Selecting power supply facilities Select power supply facilities to suit the available power source at the installation site, and the operational importance of the server system. (1) Systems that cannot tolerate service disruption a) Power failure-free system Use of a UPS is mandatory for server systems that cannot tolerate service disruption at any time even the instantaneous interruption or power failure of commercial power supply.
  • Page 88: Table 6.3 Transformers For 200 V Server Systems

    CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities (2) Systems that can tolerate a service disruption If a server system can tolerate a service disruption caused by power interruption or voltage variation, install a transformer dedicated to that system, isolated from the secondary terminals if the system runs at 200 V or grounded to a neutral phase wire if it runs at 400 V.
  • Page 89: Table 6.4 Transformers Dedicated To 400 V Server Systems

    6.2 Power Supply Facilities b) Transformers dedicated to 400 V server systems Table 6.4 describes the types of high-to-low-voltage transformers that can be dedicated to 400 V server systems and those that can be shared with other power supplies. Table 6.4 Transformers dedicated to 400 V server systems Transformer Case dedicated to a server...
  • Page 90: Ups Requirements

    CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities UPS Requirements An Uninterruptible Power Supply system (UPS) supplies power to server systems constantly under power failures even in a huge magnitude of power failures. Instantaneous voltage drop of commercial power generally occur by thunder. The chance of occurrence of instantaneous voltage drop depends on the location of the site (in Japan, three to four times in a year).
  • Page 91: Figure 6.3 Commutating Load Circuit

    6.3 UPS Requirements (1) UPS load specifications Some server systems adopt condenser-input type rectifier circuit (commutating load) as shown in Figure 6.3. Figure 6.3 Commutating load circuit Rectifier of this type turns the current waveform of a server system into a distorted waveform containing harmonics.
  • Page 92 (5) Life-span of a UPS built-in battery The main type of battery built into a UPS is a lead-acid battery. Lead-acid batteries have their own life-spans, and therefore Fujitsu recommends a service support agreement for immediate battery replacement. (6) Discharge of UPS built in battery Once a lead-acid battery is completely discharged, sufficient voltage cannot be generated even when recharged.
  • Page 93 6.3 UPS Requirements (7) Requirements for power interruption The following specifications must be checked for selection of a UPS.  Most of UPS cannot be started up under circumstance of power interruption. If such startup is required, request the UPS manufacturer for modification. ...
  • Page 94: Grounding

    CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities (10)Power rating (for printer connection) If a printer is connected to a UPS, selecting a UPS whose power capacitance is sufficient to connect a printer is needed, by taking account of the following precautions.  Input voltage variation of a printer depends on the printing mode. ...
  • Page 95: Figure 6.4 Method Of Grounding Equipment

    6.4 Grounding 6.4.1 Grounding equipment in the computer room For grounding equipment, connect a protective grounding conductor to the dedicated grounding electrode. Transformer Flow of leakage current Line filter Protective grounding conductor Secondary single Equipment wire ground of the transformer Figure 6.4 Method of grounding equipment If possible, do not connect an equipment cabinet to the ground built into the floor of the computer room (such as a mesh ground) through a separate wire.
  • Page 96: Table 6.5 Specification Of The Grounding Trunk Cable For Server Systems (In The Buildings Complying To The Iec Standards)

    (the main grounding terminal). If there is no way other than branching from the omnibus grounding cable nearest to the server systems, please consult with Fujitsu Facility section because noise countermeasure which requires expertise is required in most cases. Primarily, the wiring of grounding trunk cable must be implemented by the metal conduit installation method using special insulated cables.
  • Page 97: Table 6.6 Requirements For Other Equipment Grounding Facilities

    6.4 Grounding 6.4.2 Grounding other equipment Table 6.6 summarizes the requirements for other equipment grounding facilities. Table 6.6 Requirements for other equipment grounding facilities Item Requirements Grounding electrode • A dedicated grounding electrode for other equipment is recommended. If a dedicated grounding electrode is not available, a grounding trunk cable may be branched from a shared grounding electrode.
  • Page 98: Table 6.7 Details Of The Separation Of The Lan Transmission Line Signal Ground (Sg)

    CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities 6.4.3 Grounding LAN devices Grounding LAN devices which share the same signal ground to the same grounding system and those which have different signal ground to different grounding systems. The method for grounding LAN devices, details of the separation of the LAN transmission line signal ground from the connected devices, and typical modes of LAN connection and grounding are described below.
  • Page 99: Figure 6.5 Typical 100 Base-T Connection

    6.4 Grounding Figure 6.5 Typical 100 Base-T connection 6.4.4 Grounding-plate method In shared ground facilities complying with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, noise generated by other electronic facilities such as electronic devices, air conditioning facilities and elevators may penetrate the server systems through the shared ground facilities' cables.
  • Page 100: Figure 6.6 Grounding-Plate Method

    CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities Figure 6.6 Grounding-plate method C120-H007-08EN...
  • Page 101: Distribution Panels

    A circuit breaker must be used in each branch circuit in the distribution panel. Information about the number of branch circuits and circuit breaker capacitance is available from Fujitsu. A UPS over-current alarm could be issued if many components are turned on at the same time.
  • Page 102: Figure 6.7 Distribution Panel (Free-Standing)

    CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities 6.5.3 Distribution panel structure A distribution panel uses an output terminal strip to connect a power cable to each device. Figure 6.7 Figure 6.8 show typical distribution panel setups having output terminal boards. Figure 6.7 Distribution panel (free-standing) Figure 6.8 Distribution panel (wall-mounted) The distribution panel structures and output terminal boards are described below: (1) Output terminal board position...
  • Page 103: Table 6.8 Output Terminal Board Dimensions

    6.5 Distribution Panels (2) Distribution panel front plate The front plate must be removable to allow for cable connection to the output terminal boards. (3) Connected device marking A card holder is provided near each breaker to indicate the name of the associated device.
  • Page 104: Figure 6.9 Round Crimp Terminal Dimensions

    CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities Round crimp terminal dimensions L, W, and d  are shown in Figure 6.9. Figure 6.9 Round crimp terminal dimensions (5) Space around output terminal boards The space around output terminal boards must meet the requirements illustrated in Figure 6.10.
  • Page 105: Figure 6.11 Grounding Connections Within A Distribution Panel

    6.6 Distribution Lines (6) Grounding connection within a distribution panel Figure 6.11 shows grounding connections within a distribution panel. Figure 6.11 Grounding connections within a distribution panel Distribution Lines The construction of distribution lines requires consideration of induced noise control and voltage drops.
  • Page 106: Figure 6.12 Share Of Responsibility For Construction In A Computer Room

    Computer Room The share of responsibility for construction are :  Fujitsu will install wiring from the output terminal block in the distribution panel to individual devices in the same room as a standard construction. The construction of all other electrical requirements is the user' s responsibility.
  • Page 107: Distribution Line Insulation Testing

    6.8 Distribution Line Insulation Testing Distribution Line Insulation Testing This section specifies the test voltage for distribution line insulation testing and explains the points to watch when performing phase and grounding cable insulation tests and interphase insulation tests. 6.8.1 Test voltage Use an applied test voltage within DC250 V for distribution line insulation testing.
  • Page 108 CHAPTER 6 Power Supply Facilities (2) Interphase insulation test from the distribution panel to a directly connected device An interphase insulation test may not be performed on a power cable that directly connects a device to the distribution panel. If interphase insulation testing of a direct power cable is required, disconnect the device and power cable from each other.
  • Page 109: Chapter 7 Protection Against Lightning

    CHAPTER 7 Protection Against Lightning If a low-voltage distribution cable that feeds power directly to devices or an interface cable is to be laid outdoors, safeguards are needed to protect against possible destruction caused by lightning surges. If a device is damaged by a lightning, the direct cause is a surge (abnormal voltages and currents).
  • Page 110: Table 7.1 Specification Of Power Control Box (F9710Pw2)

    CHAPTER 7 Protection Against Lightning Protection of AC Line The surge protection level of Fujitsu M10/SPARC Servers, SPARC Enterprise and PRIMEQUEST power supply facility complies to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard. Therefore, special protective action against typical multitude of lightning is not required. However, depending on the multitude of induced surge energy, the equipment may be damaged by the induced surge.
  • Page 111: Figure 7.1 Surge Absorber (Power Outlet Connected Type)

    7.1 Protection of AC Line (2) Install a surge absorber in each terminal outlet Figure 7.1 shows the surge absorber connected to commercial power outlet. This type is dedicated to single terminal. Applicable for all components using commercial power outlet. Figure 7.1 Surge absorber (power outlet connected type) (3) Install a surge absorber to the input side of a distribution panel Figure 7.2...
  • Page 112: Figure 7.3 Lighting Control Action When Using External Modem

    CHAPTER 7 Protection Against Lightning Protection of Signal Lines (1) External modem is in use When modems are installed, damage to internal circuitry components in the modems could result from indirect strike surges. Hence, it is recommended to install the appropriate surge absorber.
  • Page 113: Basic Concepts

    CHAPTER 8 Security Actions With more sophisticated and extensive use of servers, concern over the security of server systems has become increasingly important. In an online application, for example, a disruption of the central system would degrade or shut down the functionality of the terminals, which could have social or economic consequences depending on the nature of the application.
  • Page 114: Objects Of Security

    CHAPTER 8 Security Actions 2 If a disaster occurs, services are closed down, but can be resumed immediately when the disaster is over. Services are closed down temporarily to protect against errors or malfunctions that might arise from continuing to run the server system for the duration of the disaster, or from problems in running associated facilities.
  • Page 115: Kinds Of Disasters

    8.2 Details 8.1.3 Kinds of disasters Different kinds of disasters require different security actions suited to their causes and characteristics.  Fires Negligence, leaks, catching fire from flare, arson, etc.  Earthquakes Overturns, falls, movement, breakage, etc.  Water damage Floods, rainwater leaks, supply/drainage pipe leaks, leaks from facilities which use water, water for extinguishing fires, etc.
  • Page 116: Figure 8.1 Designating Alarm Zones

    CHAPTER 8 Security Actions It is also important to train and prepare staff to fight fires before they become too serious. While the Fire Services Law and other relevant regulations dictate that certain fire- fighting equipment be available, this equipment is not necessarily adequate for server system security.
  • Page 117: Table 8.1 Characteristics Of Fire Extinguishing Agents

    8.2 Details (2) Kinds of fire extinguishing agents Ideally, any fire extinguishing agents to be used in the computer room and the data storage room should not contaminate the equipment or storage media, be harmless to the human body, and be environmentally friendly. Table 8.1 lists fire extinguishing agents and their characteristics.
  • Page 118 CHAPTER 8 Security Actions b) Fixed fire extinguishing equipment Fixed fire extinguishing equipment includes sprinklers and carbon dioxide fire extinguishing equipment. A sprinkler, normally tripped on detecting heat, is not suitable for extinguishing fires in their early stages, but can be useful as a last resort for putting out fires. A preaction sprinkler is recommended, because a sprinkler that is constantly filled with water is liable to spray water accidentally upon contact.
  • Page 119: Earthquakes

    8.2 Details (5) Other considerations for fire prevention Other major considerations for fire prevention are:  Risks of fires spreading from neighboring buildings  Fire resistance of the building  Fire resistance of the computer room and the data storage room ...
  • Page 120: Water Damage

    Hence, earthquake control should be matched to the earthquake motion conditions of the floor on which the server system is erected. For detail of an earthquake preparedness, consult with the construction department of Fujitsu. 8.2.3 Water damage Water damage to server systems, power supplies, and air conditioners often results from leaks.
  • Page 121 8.2 Details (3) Water leaking from supply/drainage pipes If a new building is to be built, avoid the construction of supply/drainage pipes around the computer room and the data storage room or limit such construction to a minimum. If piping cannot be rerouted in an existing building, install a stop valve at a point just before the pipes enter the room.
  • Page 122: Burglary

    CHAPTER 8 Security Actions 8.2.4 Burglary Disasters caused by malicious acts, such as subversive activities, burglary, and obstructive activities, require protection, because these acts are entirely unpredictable. (1) Environmental maintenance To keep unauthorized personnel away from the building or the computer room, ideally, keep the spaces surrounding the building and the computer room clear of obstacles for good visibility, and maintain a monitoring plan and alarms to detect any trespassers immediately.
  • Page 123: Rat Damage

    8.2 Details (4) Monitor cameras Install monitor cameras in an inconspicuous manner at the entrances to the building, the computer room, etc. for monitoring in the guard room or a monitoring center. (5) Automatic burglar alarms Install automatic burglar alarms at emergency exits or equipment delivery doors that are not in daily use.
  • Page 124: Maintenance And Management Of Disaster Control Facilities

    CHAPTER 8 Security Actions Maintenance and Management of Disaster Control Facilities Long-term maintenance and management of disaster control facilities are essential to putting them to use in emergencies. Poorly maintained and managed disaster control facilities have been ineffective in numerous instances in the past, leading to large scale disasters.
  • Page 125: Table A.1 Units-Of-Measure Conversion

    Appendix A Conversion Information  Units of Measure Conversion  Fraction to Decimal Equivalence Units of Measure Conversion To use the table below, find the original unit in the first column, the new unit in the second column, then multiply the original value by the number in the third column. Table A.1 Units-of-measure conversion To Convert Into...
  • Page 126: Table A.2 Fractions To Decimal-Equivalent Conversion

    Appendix A Conversion Information Fraction to Decimal Equivalence The table below provides a quick reference of fractional decimal equivalent conversions. Table A.2 Fractions to decimal-equivalent conversion Fraction Decimal Equivalent 1/16 0.06 0.12 3/16 0.19 0.25 5/16 0.31 0.38 7/16 0.44 0.50 9/16 0.56...
  • Page 127: Acronyms & Abbreviations

    Acronyms & Abbreviations Attachment Unit Interface Peripheral Component Interconnect Automatic Voltage Regulator Remote Cabinet Interface Central Processing Unit SCCI System Component Control Interface FDDI Fibre Distributed Data Interface SCSI Small Computer System Interface Flexible System Link Surge Protector International Electrotechnical Uninterruptible Power Supply Commission Wide Area Network...
  • Page 129: Index

    Index ....73 commutating load computer room ....92 AC line for surge attack .
  • Page 130 Index equipment ......52 humidifier ......25 template .
  • Page 131 Index ....31 ..... .63 for air conditioner static electricity .
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