Neoview Owner's Manual (R2.2 SP1, R2.3)

Grounding Systems
The site building must provide a power distribution safety ground/protective earth for each AC
service entrance to all Neoview platforms and associated components. This safety grounding
system must comply with local codes and any other applicable regulations for the installation
locale.
For proper grounding/protective earth connection, consult your HP site preparation specialist
or power engineer.
Power Consumption
For information, see “Cabinet Power Loads” (page 29).
Power Cables for European Union
If your site is in one of the European Union (EU) countries or in an area that complies with EU
regulations, you can order your Neoview platform with power distribution unit (PDU) power
cables specifically manufactured and color coded for use in the EU. These cables are often called
harmonized cables and comply with color coding and materials standards different from those
used in North America and Japan.
Cooling and Humidity Control
Variables in the installation site layout can adversely affect airflows and create hot spots by
allowing hot and cool air streams to mix. Studies have shown that above 70°F (20°C), every
increase of 18°F (10°C) reduces long-term electronics reliability by 50 percent.
Cooling airflow through the Neoview platform is front-to-back. Because of high heat densities
and hot spots, an accurate assessment of air flow around and through the Neoview platform is
essential for reliable operation. For an airflow assessment, consult your HP cooling consultant
or your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer.
NOTE: Failure of site cooling while the Neoview platform is running can cause rapid heat
buildup and excessive temperatures within the hardware. Excessive internal temperatures can
result in full or partial shutdown. Ensure that the site’s cooling system remains fully operational
when the Neoview platform is running.
To calculate the total heat dissipation for the Neoview platform or for air temperature levels at
the site, see “Operating Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude” (page 31).
Weight
See “Weight ” (page 26).
Flooring
HP recommends installing the Neoview platform on raised flooring. The airflow through the
Neoview platform hardware is front-to-back.
The site floor structure and any raised flooring must support the total weight of the installed
cabinet and the weight of other cabinets. See “Environmental Specifications” (page 31).
For recommendations on your site’s floor system, consult your HP site preparation specialist or
an appropriate floor system engineer. If raised flooring is to be used, the design of the Neoview
platform is optimized for placement on 24-inch floor panels.
Dust and Pollution Control
The Neoview platform does not have air filters. Any computer equipment can be adversely
affected by dust and microscopic particles in the site environment. Airborne dust can blanket
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