Power requirements, Electrical grounding requirements – HP D6000 Disk Enclosure User Manual

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performs an emergency shutdown of the hard drive bays within a drawer if the temperature exceeds this limit

for greater than 3 minutes. To recover the system, AC power cycle the D6000.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options:

Do not permit optional equipment to impede airflow around the D6000 or to increase the

internal rack temperature beyond the maximum allowable limits.

Do not exceed the manufacturer’s TMRA.

Power requirements

Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the

installation of IT equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations

covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA-75, 1992 (code for Protection of

Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power ratings on options, refer to the
product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not

overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical

authority having jurisdiction over wiring and installation requirements of your facility.

CAUTION:

Protect the D6000 from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a

regulating UPS. This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power surges and

voltage spikes and keeps the D6000 in operation during a power failure.

When installing more than one D6000, you may need to use additional power distribution devices to safely
provide power to all devices. Observe the following guidelines:

Balance the D6000 power load between available AC supply branch circuits.

Do not allow the overall system AC current load to exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current

rating.

Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.

Provide a separate electrical circuit for each power supply in the D6000.

Electrical grounding requirements

The D6000 must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must install
the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250, as well as

any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance with

Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, you must

install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as the

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7. Furthermore, you must be sure
that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch wiring and receptacles, are listed

or certified grounding-type devices.
Because of the high ground-leakage currents associated with multiple D6000 connected to the same power

source, HP recommends the use of a power distribution unit (PDU) that is either permanently wired to the
building’s branch circuit or includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA

locking-style plugs or those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using

common power outlet strips for the D6000 is not recommended.

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