Service and Maintain

Required facility connections 20
End view shown
Connection portal
diameter
Connection point Quantity per IT
section
Total quantity per
HP POD 240a
3-inch portal
Networking connection for all IT 4 8
1.5-inch portal
Communication connection for all
communication
 ECS
 EPO
 Fire alarm
 Phone
2
4
1.5-inch portal
(Optional) vestibule communication
connections
2 4
NOTE: The connection portal location and configuration might look different, depending on the
HP POD 240a model.
Grounding requirements
The HP POD 240a structure and internal components are all bonded together. A common Grounding
Electrode Conductor Connection point is provided.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or electric shock, the HP POD 240a must be
properly grounded, and each of the individual sections must be bonded together in accordance
with NFPA 70 in accordance with NEC (NA) and IEC (EMEA and APJ).
CAUTION: You must remove any painted surface from all grounding surfaces. Failure to do so
results in an ineffective ground.
 Grounding and bonding of the HP POD 240a must comply with Article 250 of the NFPA 70 in
accordance with NEC (NA) and IEC (EMEA and APJ).