HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Preparation Guide (AE102-96014, March 2008)

• Clearance between racks must be at least 10 mm. If the kick plate is installed after rack placement,
allow 100 mm.
Table 5 Required clearances for two racks by floor load rating and available front clearance
Required clearance (a + b) mm
Floorload
rating
(kg/m2)
Front clearance (c) mm
c = 1000c = 600c = 400c = 200c = 0
0.000.000.000.000.00500
0.000.000.00100200450
0.00100200300500400
100300500600800350
500800100012001400300
Environmental requirements
The environmental specifications for operating this system must be satisfied before installation.
Altitude specifications
The maximum altitude for system operation is 3,000 meters. For nonoperational or storage situations,
the maximum altitude is 4,000 meters. The minimum altitude for system operation is –60 meters.
Air conditioning requirements
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.
Temperature specifications
Table 6 Temperature specifications
RangeTemperature range type
21 to 24 degrees C
70 to 75 degrees F
Recommended operating temperature range
16 to 32 degrees C
61 to 89 degrees F
Operating temperature
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