HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 User Manual page 146

Site Preparation
Electrical and Environmental Guidelines
Wire Selection Use copper conductors instead of aluminum, as aluminum's coefficient of expansion differs
significantly from that of other metals used in power hardware. Because of this difference, aluminum
conductors can cause connector hardware to work loose, overheat, and fail.
Raceway Systems (Electrical Conduits) Raceways (electrical conduits) form part of the protective
ground path for personnel and equipment. Raceways protect the wiring from accidental damage and also
provide a heat sink for the wires.
Any of the following types may be used:
• Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) thin-wall tubing
• Rigid (metal) conduit
• Liquidtight with RFI strain relief (most commonly used with raised floors)
• Plenum-grade cables
Building Distribution All building feeders and branch circuitry should be in rigid metallic conduit with
proper connectors (to provide ground continuity). Conduit that is exposed and subject to damage should be
constructed of rigid galvanized steel.
The IOX and hp Integrity Superdome or hp 9000 Superdome are safety grounded through the green/yellow
(ground) wire in each AC power cord. In the IOX, this ground passes through the AC power cord entry into
the XPC and connects internally to the XPC chassis. The XUC chassis and each ICE chassis are grounded
through their respective DC power cords from the XPC. Additional safety grounding must be provided for
networking equipment.
Power Routing Power drops and interface cables from the equipment are routed down from the power
panel, through a grommet-protected opening (beneath the floor level), and under the floor panels.
Grounding Systems
Superdome servers require two methods of grounding:
• Power distribution safety grounding
• High frequency intercabinet grounding
Power Distribution Safety Grounding The power distribution safety grounding system consists of
connecting various points in the power distribution system to earth ground using green (green/yellow) wire
ground conductors. Having these ground connections tied to metal chassis parts that may be touched protects
computer room personnel against shock hazard from current leakage and fault conditions.
Power distribution systems consist of several parts. Hewlett-Packard recommends that these parts be solidly
interconnected to provide an equipotential ground to all points.
Main Building Electrical Ground The main electrical service entrance equipment should have an earth ground
connection, as required by applicable codes. Connections such as a grounding rod, building steel, or a conductive type cold
water service pipe provide an earth ground.
Electrical Conduit Ground To provide a continuous grounding system, all electrical conduits should be made of rigid
metallic conduit that is securely connected together or bonded to panels and electrical boxes.
Power Panel Ground Each power panel should be grounded to the electrical service entrance with green (green/yellow)
wire ground conductors. The green (green/yellow) wire ground conductors should be sized per applicable codes (based on
circuit over current device ratings).
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