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Chapter 2: Facility planning for MCS 5042 implementation
Overview
The MCS 5042 offers an incremental data center cooling solution, capable of cooling 50 kW of heat
from one IT rack or two IT racks. The two basic methods to deploy the MCS 5042 are as a
standalone unit or placed in a row adjacent to other MCS 5042 or standard equipment racks.
In planning water supply and design, take into consideration short-term and long-term needs for
cooling. Immediate supply needs must meet the specifications and target cooling requirements, based
on the parameters defined in this site preparation guide. In anticipation of future heat loads, design
and install dedicated loop chilled water piping, based on specific cooling load increments (such as
50 kW or 250 kW), the specific number of MCS 5042 per row or loop, and other site build-out
planning parameters. As cooling, rack space, and equipment density requirements increase, you can
add MCS 5042 units to the chilled water system.
The chilled water piping system can be routed three ways:
• Routed overhead and the top into the cabinet
• Above the floor and connected through the rear of the cabinet
• Under the floor and routed through the raised flooring and through the bottom of the unit
Note:
Installation service for the MCS 5042 is order number UE005E.
Note:
For site evaluations and technical consulting for your site, see the HP
Services website:
http://www.hp.com/services/criticalfacilities
Note:
The implementation of the MCS 5042 aligns with Data Center Best
Practices. For more information, see Optimizing Data Centers for High-
Density Computing which can be found on the HP website:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/r
acks/10000series/documentation.html
This chapter discusses key issues for site preparedness, including:
• Space considerations (for delivery, operation, and service) and other related considerations (such
as floor loading)
• Electrical considerations
• Coolant source options and quality considerations
• Other considerations
A complete site preparation checklist is provided in Appendix A
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