Power Consumption; Electrical Load Requirements (Circuit Breaker Sizing); Power Quality - HP Rp3440-4 - 9000 - 0 MB RAM Manual

General Site Preparation Guidelines
Electrical Factors
Most computer room installations are equipped with the following fire protection devices:
• Smoke detectors
• Fire and temperature alarms
• Fire extinguishing system
Additional safety devices are:
• Circuit breakers
• An emergency power cutoff switch
• Devices specific to the geographic location, such as, earthquake protection
Lighting Requirements for Equipment Servicing
Adequate lighting and utility outlets in a computer room reduce the possibility of accidents during equipment
servicing. Safer servicing is also more efficient and, therefore, less costly.
For example, adequate lighting reduces the chances of connector damage when cables are installed or
removed.
The minimum recommended illumination level is 70 foot-candles (756 lumens per square meter) when the
light level is measured at 30 inches (76.2 cm) above the floor.
Working Space for Server Access
The recommended working space for performing maintenance on the server is three feet (91.4 cm). The work
space shall permit at least a 90° opening of equipment doors or hinged panels. When planning for the working
space area, consider whether access to the server will be at the front, side, or rear of the server.

Power Consumption

When determining power requirements, you must consider any peripheral equipment that will be installed
during initial installation or as a later update. Refer to the applicable documentation for such devices to
determine the power required to support these devices.

Electrical Load Requirements (Circuit Breaker Sizing)

NOTE Local authority has jurisdiction (LAHJ) and should make the final decision regarding
adherence to country-specific electrical codes and guidelines.
It is good practice to derate power distribution systems for one or more of the following reasons:
• To avoid nuisance tripping from load shifts or power transients, circuit protection devices should never be
run above 80% of their root-mean-square (RMS) current ratings
• Safety agencies derate most power connectors to 80% of their RMS current ratings

Power Quality

The HP 9000 rp3410 and HP 9000 rp3440 servers are designed to operate over a wide range of voltages and
frequencies. The server is tested and shown to comply with EMC Specification EN50082. However, damage
can occur if these ranges are exceeded. Severe electrical disturbances can exceed the design specifications of
the equipment.
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