Environmental Requirements; Altitude; Air Conditioning - HP StorageWorks XP12000 Site Prep Manual

Environmental requirements

The environmental specifications for operating your disk array must be satisfied before
installation.

Altitude

The maximum altitude for disk array operation is 3,000 meters. For nonoperational or
storage situations, the maximum altitude is 4,000 meters.

Air conditioning

Use separate computer room air conditioning duct work. If it is not separate from the
rest of the building, it might be difficult to control cooling and air pressure levels. Duct
work seals are important for maintaining a balanced air conditioning system and high
static air pressure. Adequate cooling capacity means little if humidity levels increase
when the ducts are exposed to warm air, producing condensation. Condensation on
any disk hardware can damage the components.
Any questions regarding the adequacy of airflow construction should be referred to and
evaluated by a qualified structural engineer.
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