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EMC VMAX3 Family
Site Planning Guide
VMAX 100K, VMAX 200K, VMAX 400K,

with HYPERMAX OS
REVISION 8.1
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2 Site Planning Guide VMAX 100K, VMAX 200K, VMAX 400K, with HYPERMAX OS
CONTENTS
Figures 5
Tables 7
Preface 9
Revision history...........................................................................................12
Chapter 1 Pre-planning tasks 15

Before you begin......................................................................................... 16
Tasks to review........................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2 Delivery and transportation 19

Delivery arrangements................................................................................20
Pre-delivery considerations........................................................................ 20
Moving up and down inclines...................................................................... 20
Shipping and storage environmental requirements......................................21
Chapter 3 Specifications 23
Radio frequency interference..................................................................... 24
Recommended minimum distance from RF emitting device........... 24
Power consumption and heat dissipation....................................................25
Adaptive cooling............................................................................ 26
Airflow........................................................................................................ 27
Air volume, air quality, and temperature..................................................... 28
Air volume specifications............................................................... 28
Temperature, altitude, and humidity ranges...................................28
Temperature and humidity range recommendations...................... 28
Air quality requirements.................................................................29
Shock and vibration.................................................................................... 30
Sound power and sound pressure............................................................... 30
Hardware acclimation times........................................................................ 31
Optical multimode cables............................................................................32
Open systems host and SRDF connectivity................................... 32
Chapter 4 Data Center Safety and Remote Support 35

Fire suppressant disclaimer........................................................................ 36
Remote support..........................................................................................36
Chapter 5 Physical weight and space 39

Floor load-bearing capacity........................................................................ 40
Raised floor requirements...........................................................................40
Physical space and weight.......................................................................... 41
Chapter 6 Position Bays 43
Site Planning Guide VMAX 100K, VMAX 200K, VMAX 400K, with HYPERMAX OS 3
CONTENTS
System bay layouts.................................................................................... 44

Adjacent layouts, single-engine array............................................ 45
Adjacent layouts, dual-engine array............................................... 46
Dispersed layouts, single-engine array........................................... 47
Dispersed layout, dual-engine array............................................... 48
Adjacent and dispersed (mixed) layout ......................................... 49
Dimensions for array layouts....................................................................... 51
Tile placement............................................................................................ 52
Caster and leveler dimensions.................................................................... 53
Chapter 7 Power cabling, cords and connectors 55

Power distribution unit .............................................................................. 56
Wiring configurations................................................................................. 58
Power interface.......................................................................................... 61
Customer input power cabling.....................................................................61
Best practices: Power configuration guidelines........................................... 61
Power extension cords, connectors, and wiring..........................................62
Single-phase..................................................................................63
Three-phase (International (Wye))................................................68
Three-phase (North American (Delta)).......................................... 71
Three-phase (Wye, Domestic)....................................................... 73
Chapter 8 Third Party Racking Option 75

Computer room requirements ....................................................................76
Customer rack requirements ......................................................................77
Third party racks with vertical PDUs RPQ Required ............................. 79
Requirements for third party racks with vertical PDUs (rear-facing)
...................................................................................................... 80
Requirements for third party racks with vertical PDUs (inward-
facing) .......................................................................................... 82
Chassis to chassis grounding...................................................................... 83
Chapter 9 Optional kits 85

Overhead routing kit...................................................................................86
Dispersion kits............................................................................................ 86
Securing kits...............................................................................................87
GridRunner kit and customer-supplied cable trough................................... 87
Appendix A Best Practices for AC Power Connections 89

Best practices overview for AC power connections....................................90
Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure................................ 91
Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician onsite.....................92
Procedure A, Task 1: Customer's electrician.................................. 93
Procedure A, Task 2: EMC Customer Engineer .............................94
Procedure A, Task 3: Customer's electrician................................. 98
Procedure B: Verify and connect................................................................99
Procedure C: Obtain customer verification............................................... 100
PDU labels................................................................................................ 100
PDU label part numbers............................................................... 100
Applying PDU labels, VMAX3 Family............................................. 101
Ground the cabinet.................................................................................... 101
AC power specifications............................................................................103
FIGURES
1 Typical airflow in a hot/cold aisle environment........................................................... 27

2 Adjacent layout, single-engine array........................................................................... 45
3 Adjacent layout, dual-engine array..............................................................................46
4 Dispersed layout, single-engine array..........................................................................47
5 Dispersed layout, dual-engine, front view................................................................... 48
6 Adjacent and dispersed (mixed) layout, single-engine array....................................... 49
7 Adjacent and dispersed (mixed) layout, dual-engine array..........................................50
8 Layout Dimensions, VMAX3 Family............................................................................. 51
9 Placement with floor tiles, VMAX3 Family.................................................................. 52
10 Caster and leveler dimensions.................................................................................... 53
11 Power distribution unit (PDU) without installed wire bales, rear view.........................56
12 Power distribution unit (PDU) with installed wire bales, rear view.............................. 57
13 Single-phase, horizontal 2U PDU internal wiring.........................................................58
14 Three-phase (Delta), horizontal 2U PDU internal wiring.............................................59
15 Three-phase (Wye), horizontal 2U PDU internal wiring.............................................. 60
16 Single-phase: E-PW40U-US.......................................................................................65
17 Single-phase: E-PW40URUS......................................................................................66
18 Single-phase: E-PW40UIEC3..................................................................................... 66
19 Single-phase: E-PW40UASTL.....................................................................................67
20 Single-phase: E-PW40L730........................................................................................67
21 Flying leads, three-phase, international: E-PC3YAFLE, ............................................. 69
22 Three-phase, international: E-PCBL3YAG.................................................................. 70
23 Three-phase, North American, Delta: E-PCBL3DHR...................................................72
24 Three-phase, North American, Delta: E-PCBL3DHH...................................................72
25 Three-phase, domestic (Black and Gray): E-PCBL3YL23P......................................... 74
26 Customer rack dimension requirements ..................................................................... 78
27 Requirements for customer rack with rear-facing, vertical PDUs............................... 80
28 Requirements for third party rack with inward-facing, vertical PDUs......................... 82
29 Two independent customer-supplied PDUs................................................................ 90
30 Circuit breakers ON AC power within specification............................................... 93
31 Circuit breakers OFF No AC power........................................................................93
32 System bay power tee breakers (OFF = pulled out)................................................... 94
33 Connecting AC power, single-phase........................................................................... 95
34 Connecting AC power, three-phase............................................................................96
35 Power zone connections.............................................................................................97
36 PDU label , single-phase and three-phase..................................................................101
37 Label placement Customer PDU Information......................................................... 101
FIGURES
TABLES
1 Typographical conventions used in this content..........................................................10

2 Revision history...........................................................................................................12
3 Before you begin......................................................................................................... 16
4 Shipping and storage environmental requirements...................................................... 21
5 Minimum distance from RF emitting devices.............................................................. 24
6 Power consumption and heat dissipation....................................................................25
7 Airflow diagram key.................................................................................................... 27
8 Maximum air volume................................................................................................... 28
9 Environmental operating ranges................................................................................. 28
10 Temperature and humidity..........................................................................................28
11 Platform shock and vibration...................................................................................... 30
12 Sound power and sound pressure levels, A-weighted................................................. 30
13 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components).............................................31
14 OM3 and OM4 Fibre cables 50/125 micron optical cable.......................................32
15 Space and weight requirements.................................................................................. 41
16 Adjacent layout diagram key.......................................................................................45
17 Adjacent layout diagram key....................................................................................... 46
18 Caster and leveler dimensions diagram key.................................................................53
19 Extension cords and connectors options single-phase.............................................63
20 Extension cords and connectors options three-phase international (Wye)..............68
21 Extension cords and connectors options three-phase North American (Delta)........ 71
22 Extension cords and connectors options three-phase Wye, domestic..................... 73
23 Overhead routing models............................................................................................86
24 Dispersion kit model numbers..................................................................................... 86
25 Securing kit models.................................................................................................... 87
26 Bottom routing model................................................................................................. 87
27 Procedure options for AC power connection ..............................................................91
28 VMAX3 Family label part numbers, EMC racks .........................................................100
29 Input power requirements - single-phase, North American, International, Australian
..................................................................................................................................103
30 Input power requirements - three-phase, North American, International, Australian
..................................................................................................................................104
TABLES
Preface
As part of an effort to improve its product lines, EMC periodically releases revisions of
its software and hardware. Therefore, some functions described in this document
might not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use.
The product release notes provide the most up-to-date information on product
features.
Contact your EMC representative if a product does not function properly or does not
function as described in this document.
Note
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Purpose
This document is intended for use by customers and/or company representatives who
want to plan the purchase and installation of a VMAX3 Family system.
Audience
This document is intended for use by customers or company representatives.
Related documentation
The following documentation portfolios contain documents related to the hardware
platform and manuals needed to manage your software and storage system
configuration. Also listed are documents for external components which interact with
your array.
EMC VMAX3 Family Product Guide for VMAX 100K, VMAX 200K, VMAX 400K with
HYPERMAX OS
Provides product information regarding the purchase of a VMAX3 Family 100K,
200K, 400K.
EMC VMAX Securing Kit Installation Guide

Describes how to install the securing kit on a VMAX3 Family array or VMAX All
Flash array.
EMC VMAX Best Practices Guide for AC Power Connections

Describes the best practices to assure fault-tolerant power to a VMAX3 Family
array or VMAX All Flash array.
EMC VMAX Power-down/Power-up Procedure

Describes how to power-down and power-up a VMAX3 Family array or VMAX All
Flash array.
HYPERMAX OS 5977.xxx.xxx for EMC VMAX3 Family and VMAX All Flash Release Notes
Describes new features and any known limitations.
Special notice conventions used in this document

EMC uses the following conventions for special notices:
Preface 9
Preface
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.
NOTICE
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Note
Presents information that is important, but not hazard-related.
Typographical conventions
EMC uses the following type style conventions in this document:
Table 1 Typographical conventions used in this content
Bold Used for names of interface elements, such as names of windows,

dialog boxes, buttons, fields, tab names, key names, and menu paths
(what the user specifically selects or clicks)
Italic Used for full titles of publications referenced in text

Monospace Used for:
l System code
l System output, such as an error message or script
l Pathnames, filenames, prompts, and syntax
l Commands and options
Monospace italic Used for variables

Monospace bold Used for user input
[] Square brackets enclose optional values
| Vertical bar indicates alternate selections - the bar means or
{} Braces enclose content that the user must specify, such as x or y or

z
... Ellipses indicate nonessential information omitted from the example
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Preface
Revision history
Table 2 Revision history
Revision Description and/or change HYPERMAX

OS
8.1 Added recommendation for chassis to chassis grounding HYPERMAX OS
for multiple bay systems. 5977.1125.1125
8.0 Modified power consumption and heat dissipation HYPERMAX OS

specifications to include steady state and maximum 5977.1125.1125
values.
7.0 Corrected formula for 3rd party rack cabinet width HYPERMAX OS
requirements. + Q3 2016
Service Pack
6.0 Updated wiring configuration diagrams and content for HYPERMAX OS

new 2U PDUs. + Q3 2016
Updated power distribution unit recommendations for Service Pack
overhead power.
5.0 l Minor edits for consistency and readability. HYPERMAX OS

+ Q1 2016
l Added new table row and values for "Storage time Service Pack
(unpowered)" in the topic, "Shipping and storage
environmental requirements."
l Added line item to Optical multimode cables topic:
OM4 cables are used for SRDF connectivity over 16
Gb/s Fibre Channel I/O modules.
4.2 l Added information and diagrams for third party racks Q3 2015 Service
with vertical PDUs. Pack
l Updated heat dissipation value for system bay 2 in a

dual engine system.
n For a 200K: Max heat dissipation changed from
30,975 to 28,912 Btu/Hr.
n For a 400K: Max heat dissipation changed from
30,975 to 29,688 Btu/Hr.
l Added the following note to PDU and wiring
configuration topics:
Note
The PDU AC power cords (single-phase and three-

phase) extend 74" (188cm) from the PDU chassis
and are designed to reach to the bay floor egress for
connection to the customer power supply. 15'
(4.57m) extension cables are provided.
4.1 l Update: Statement re: redundant PDUs. Q3 2015 Service

Pack
l Added note to Power and heat dissipation topic.
Preface
Table 2 Revision history (continued)
Revision Description and/or change HYPERMAX

OS
l Updated rack diagram for third party rack

requirements.
4.0 Updates: Q3 2015 Service

Pack
l Version numbering (to 4.0).
l Removed dual-engine dispersion reference in System
layouts topic: "With dual-engine dispersion, bay
placement can be wherever the customer wants in
the data center."
3.3 Updates: Q3 2015 Service

Pack
l 3rd party customer rack dimension requirements
graphic.
l Single and dual-engine layout graphics.
3.2 New: NOTICE in Best practices overview for AC power Q2 2015 Service
connections. Pack
3.1 Update: Customer-to-system 3-phase connectors. Q2 2015 Service

Pack
3 Update: Environmental operating ranges table. 5977.250.189
2 Update: Dual-engine layout graphic. 5977.250.189
1 First release of the VMAX 100K, 200K, and 400K arrays 5977.250.189
with EMC HYPERMAX OS 5977.
Revision history 13
Preface
CHAPTER 1
Pre-planning tasks
This chapter includes:
l Before you begin.................................................................................................16

l Tasks to review...................................................................................................16
Pre-planning tasks 15
Pre-planning tasks
Before you begin

VMAX3 Family arrays are designed for installation in data centers that provide:
l Sufficient physical space
l Controlled temperature and humidity
l Airflow and ventilation
l Power and grounding
l System cable routing facilities
l Fire protection
Raised floors are preferred.
For information regarding overhead cable routing, see: Overhead routing kit on page
86.
To prepare the site for an array, meet with your EMC Systems Engineer and EMC
Customer Engineer and determine what is needed to prepare for delivery and
installation.
One or more sessions may be necessary to finalize installation plans.
Tasks to review
The following table provides a list of tasks to review during the planning process:
Table 3 Before you begin
Task Comments and/or Provide

Identify power requirements with customer and customer External AC power must be supplied from an independent
electrician. customer-supplied power distribution unit (PDU).
EMC recommends that the customers electrician be available
at the installation site for regular and third party racked
arrays.
Best Practices for AC Power Connections on page 89
provides details.
For customer-supplied third party rack support, see the The field representative working the order must:
detailed physical requirements in Third Party Racking Option
l Review the requisite information regarding the third party
on page 75.
racking option.
l In Sizer, select the desired configuration. In the
Hardware Options screen, under Rack Type, select
Third Party.
Complete the Installation Planning Task Sheet and Presite l Connection for ConnectEMC to dial home to the EMC
Survey in DXCX. Support Center. Data Center Safety and Remote Support
on page 35 provides additional details on remote
support.
Pre-planning tasks
Table 3 Before you begin (continued)
Task Comments and/or Provide
l Power, cooling and ventilation, humidity control, floor

load capability, system placement, and service clearances
as required in the data center.
Tasks to review 17
Pre-planning tasks
CHAPTER 2
Delivery and transportation
l Delivery arrangements....................................................................................... 20
l Pre-delivery considerations................................................................................20
l Moving up and down inclines..............................................................................20
l Shipping and storage environmental requirements............................................. 21
Delivery and transportation 19

Delivery arrangements
Delivery within the United States or Canada is by air-ride truck with custom-designed
shipping material, crate, and pallet. International delivery normally involves air freight.
Unless otherwise instructed, the EMC Traffic Department arranges for delivery
directly to the customers computer room. To ensure successful delivery of the
system, EMC has formed partnerships with specially selected moving companies.
These companies have moving professionals trained in the proper handling of large,
sensitive equipment. These companies provide the appropriate personnel, floor
layments, and any ancillary moving equipment required to facilitate delivery. Moving
companies should check general guidelines, weights, and dimensions.
NOTICE
Inform EMC of any labor union-based restrictions or security clearance requirements

prior to delivery.
Pre-delivery considerations
Take into account the following considerations prior to the delivery at your site:
l Weight capacities of the loading dock, tailgate, and service elevator if delivery is to
a floor other than the receiving floor.
l Length and thickness of covering required for floor protection.
l Equipment ramp availability if the receiving floor is not level with computer room
floor.
l Set up the necessary network and gateway access to accommodate EMC Secure
Remote Support (ESRS) so that it will be available and operable for the installation
date.
Moving up and down inclines

To prevent tipping when moving up and down inclines, the following guidelines are
recommended:
l When moving cabinets, all doors/drawers should be closed.
l When moving the cabinet down an incline, the front of the cabinet must go first.
l When moving the cabinet up an incline, the rear of the bay goes last.
All portions of the bay will clear ramp and threshold slopes up to 1:10 (rise to run
ratio), per Code of Federal Regulations ADA Standards for Accessible Design, 28
CFR Part 36.
Shipping and storage environmental requirements

The following table provides the environmental requirements for shipping and storage:
Table 4 Shipping and storage environmental requirements
Condition Setting
Ambient temperature -40 to 149 F (-40 to 65 C)
Temperature gradient 43.2 F/hr (24 C/hr)
Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing
Maximum altitude 25,000 ft (7619.7 m)
Storage time (unpowered) Recommendation: Do not exceed 6

consecutive months of unpowered storage.
Shipping and storage environmental requirements 21

CHAPTER 3
Specifications
l Radio frequency interference.............................................................................24

l Power consumption and heat dissipation........................................................... 25
l Airflow................................................................................................................27
l Air volume, air quality, and temperature............................................................. 28
l Shock and vibration........................................................................................... 30
l Sound power and sound pressure...................................................................... 30
l Hardware acclimation times................................................................................31
l Optical multimode cables................................................................................... 32
Specifications 23
Specifications
Radio frequency interference

Electro-magnetic fields, which include radio frequencies can interfere with the
operation of electronic equipment. EMC Corporation products have been certified to
withstand radio frequency interference (RFI) in accordance with standard
EN61000-4-3. In Data Centers that employ intentional radiators, such as cell phone
repeaters, the maximum ambient RF field strength should not exceed 3 Volts /meter.
The field measurements should be taken at multiple points in close proximity to EMC
Corporation equipment. It is recommended to consult with an expert prior to installing
any emitting device in the Data Center. In addition, it may be necessary to contract an
environmental consultant to perform the evaluation of RFI field strength and address
the mitigation efforts if high levels of RFI are suspected.
The ambient RFI field strength is inversely proportional to the distance and power
level of the emitting device.
Recommended minimum distance from RF emitting device

The following table provides the recommended minimum distances between EMC
arrays and RFI emitting equipment. Use these guidelines to verify that cell phone
repeaters or other intentional radiator devices are at a safe distance from the EMC
Corporation equipment.
Table 5 Minimum distance from RF emitting devices
Repeater power levela Recommended minimum distance

1 Watt 9.84 ft (3 m)
2 Watt 13.12 ft (4 m)
5 Watt 19.69 ft (6 m)
7 Watt 22.97 ft (7 m)
10 Watt 26.25 ft (8 m)
12 Watt 29.53 ft (9 m)
15 Watt 32.81 ft (10 m)
a. Effective Radiated Power (ERP)
Specifications
Power consumption and heat dissipation

EMC provides the EMC Power Calculator to refine the power and heat figures to more
closely match your array. Contact your EMC Sales Representative or use the EMC
Power Calculator for specific supported configurations. The following table provides
calculations of maximum power and heat dissipation.
NOTICE
Power consumption and heat dissipation details vary based on the number of system
and storage bays. Ensure that the installation site meets these worst case
requirements.
Table 6 Power consumption and heat dissipation
VMAX 100K VMAX 200K VMAX 400K

Maximum power Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum
and heat total power heat total power heat total power heat
dissipation at consumption dissipation consumption dissipation consumption dissipation
<26C and <26C / <26C / <26C / <26C / <26C / <26C /
>35C a >35C >35C >35C >35C >35C >35C
(kVA) (Btu/Hr) (kVA) (Btu/Hr) (kVA) (Btu/Hr)
System bay 1 8.27 / 10.8 28,201 / 8.37 / 10.9 28,542 / 8.57 / 11.1 29,224 /
Single engine 36,828 37,169 37,851
System bay 2 8.13 / 10.4 27,723 / 8.33 / 10.6 28,405 / 8.43 / 10.7 28,746 /
Single engineb 35,464 36,146 36,487
System bay 1 6.44 / 8.8 21,960 / 6.74 / 9.1 22,983 / 7.04 / 9.4 24,006 /
Dual engine 30,008 31,031 32,054
System bay 2 N/A 6.7 / 8.8 22,847 / 6.9 / 9 23,529 /

Dual engineb 30,008 30,690
a. Power values and heat dissipations shown at >35C reflect the higher power levels associated with both the battery recharge
cycle, and the initiation of high ambient temperature adaptive cooling algorithms. Values at <26C are reflective of more steady
state maximum values during normal operation.
b. Power values for system bay 2 and all subsequent system bays where applicable.
Power consumption and heat dissipation 25

Specifications
Adaptive cooling
The systems apply adaptive cooling based on customer environments to save energy.
Engines and DAEs access thermal data through components located within their
enclosures. Based on ambient temperature and internal activity, they set the cooling
fan speeds. As the inlet temperatures increase, the adaptive cooling increases the fan
speeds, with the resulting platform power increasing up to the maximum values shown
below. These values, along with the SPS recharge power consumption, contribute to
the maximum system power consumption values over 35C shown in Table 6 on page
25.
l DAE120 (2.5 Drives) = 305VA - 1024 BTU/hr
l DAE60 (3.5 Drives) = 265VA - 904 BTU/hr
l Engine = 80VA - 273 BTU/hr
Specifications
Airflow
Systems are designed for typical hot aisle/cold aisle data center cooling environments
and installation:
l On raised or nonraised floors.
l In hot aisle/cold aisle arrangements.
The airflow provides less mixing of hot and cold air, which can result in a higher return
temperature to the computer room air conditioner (CRAC). This promotes better heat
transfer outside the building and achieves higher energy efficiency and lower Power
Usage Effectiveness (PUE). Additional efficiency can be achieved by sequestering the
exhaust air completely and connecting ducts directly to a CRAC unit or to the outside.
Best practice is to place a perforated floor tile in front of each bay to allow adequate
cooling air supply when installing on a raised floor. The following figure shows typical
airflow in a hot aisle/ cold aisle environment.
Figure 1 Typical airflow in a hot/cold aisle environment
2
1 1
4 4
5 5
6
9 7 9
Table 7 Airflow diagram key
# Description # Description
1 To refrigeration unit 6 Hot aisle
2 Suspended ceiling 7 Perforated rear doors
3 Air return 8 Pressurized floor
4 System bays 9 Perforated floor tile
5 Cold aisle
Airflow 27
Specifications
Air volume, air quality, and temperature

The installation site must meet certain recommended requirements for air volume,
temperature, altitude, and humidity ranges, and air quality.
Air volume specifications

The following table provides the recommended maximum amount of air volume.
Table 8 Maximum air volume
Bay Units
System bay, single-engine 1,320 cfm (37.5 m3/min)
System bay, dual-engine 1,325 cfm (37.4 m3/min)
Temperature, altitude, and humidity ranges

The following table provides the recommended environmental operating ranges.
Table 9 Environmental operating ranges
Condition System
Operating temperature and operating l 50 90 F (10 to 32 C) at 7,500 ft
altitude a (2,286 m)
l 50 95 F (10 to 35 C) at 3,317 ft
(950 m)
Operating altitude (maximum) 10,000 ft (3,048 m) 1.1 derating per 1,000

ft b
Operating relative humidity extremes 20% to 80% noncondensing
Operating rate of temperature change 9 F/Hr (5 C/Hr)
Thermal excursion 122 F (48 C) (up to 24 hours)
a. These values apply to the inlet temperature of any component within the bay.
b. Derating equals an operating temperature of 29.25 C
Temperature and humidity range recommendations

The following table provides the recommended operating and humidity ranges to
ensure long-term reliability, especially in environments where air quality is a concern.
Table 10 Temperature and humidity
Condition System
Operating temperature range 64 75 F (18 to 24 C)
Operating relative humidity range 40 55%
Specifications
Air quality requirements

VMAX3 arrays are designed to be consistent with the requirements of the American
Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Environmental Standard Handbook and the most current revision of Thermal
Guidelines for Data Processing Environments, ASHRAE TC 9.9 2011.
The arrays are best suited for Class 1A Datacom environments, which consist of tightly
controlled environmental parameters, including temperature, dew point, relative
humidity and air quality. These facilities house mission critical equipment and are
typically fault tolerant, including the air conditioners. In a data center environment, if
the air conditioning fails and the temperature is lost, a vault may occur to protect
data.
The data center should maintain a cleanliness level as identified in ISO 14664-1, class 8
for particulate dust and pollution control. The air entering the data center should be
filtered with a MERV 11 filter or better. The air within the data center should be
continuously filtered with a MERV 8 or better filtration system. In addition, efforts
should be maintained to prevent conductive particles, such as zinc whiskers, from
entering the facility.
The allowable relative humidity level is 2080% non condensing, however, the
recommended operating environment range is 4055%. For data centers with
gaseous contamination, such as high sulfur content, lower temperatures and humidity
are recommended to minimize the risk of hardware corrosion and degradation. In
general, the humidity fluctuations within the data center should be minimized. It is also
recommended that the data center be positively pressured and have air curtains on
entry ways to prevent outside air contaminants and humidity from entering the
facility.
For facilities below 40% relative humidity (RH), EMC recommends using grounding
straps when contacting the equipment to avoid the risk of electrostatic discharge
(ESD), which can harm electronic equipment.
Note
As part of an ongoing monitoring process for the corrosiveness of the environment,

EMC recommends placing copper and silver coupons (per ISA 71.04-1985, Section 6.1
Reactivity) in airstreams representative of those in the data center. The monthly
reactivity rate of the coupons should be less than 300 Angstroms. When monitored
reactivity rate is exceeded, the coupon should be analyzed for material species and a
corrective mitigation process emplaced.
Air quality requirements 29

Specifications
Shock and vibration

The following table provides the platform shock and vibration maximums and the
transportation shock and vibration levels (in the vertical direction).
Note
Levels shown apply to all three axes, and should be measured with an accelerometer in
the equipment enclosures within the cabinet.
Table 11 Platform shock and vibration
Platform condition Response measurement level (should

not exceed)
Non operational shock 10 G's, 7 ms duration
Operational shock 3 G's, 11 ms duration
Non operational random vibration .40 Grms, 5-500Hz, 30 minutes
Operational random vibration .21 Grms, 5-500Hz, 10 minutes
Packaged system condition

Transportation shock 10 G's, 12 ms duration
Transportation random vibration 1.15 Grms, 1 hour
Frequency range 1-200 Hz
Sound power and sound pressure

The following table provides the sound power and sound pressure levels.
Table 12 Sound power and sound pressure levels, A-weighted
Configuration Sound power levels Sound pressure levels

(LWAd) (B) a (LpA) (dB) b
System bay (max) 7.9 66
System bay (min) 7.6 63
a. Declared noise emissions with.3B correction factor added per ISO9296.

b. Measured at the four bystander positions per ISO7779
Specifications
Hardware acclimation times

Systems and components must acclimate to the operating environment before
applying power. This requires the unpackaged system or component to reside in the
operating environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent
condensation.
Table 13 Hardware acclimation times (systems and components)
then let the system

or component
If the last 24 hours of the acclimate in the new
TRANSIT/STORAGE and the OPERATING environment this many
environment was this: environment is this: hours:
Temperature Humidity
Nominal Nominal Nominal 68-72F (20-22C) 0-1 hour

68-72F 40-55% RH 40-55% RH
(20-22C)
Cold Dry <86F (30C) 4 hours

<68F (20C) <30% RH
Cold Damp <86F (30C) 4 hours

<68F (20C) 30% RH
Hot Dry <86F (30C) 4 hours

>72F (22C) <30% RH
Hot Humid <86F (30C) 4 hours

>72F (22C) 30-45% RH
Humid <86F (30C) 8 hours

45-60% RH
Humid <86F (30C) 16 hours

60% RH
Unknown <86F (30C) 16 hours
NOTICE
l If there are signs of condensation after the recommended acclimation time has
passed, allow an additional eight (8) hours to stabilize.
l Systems and components must not experience changes in temperature and
humidity that are likely to cause condensation to form on or in that system or
component. Do not exceed the shipping and storage temperature gradient of
45F/hr (25C/hr).
Hardware acclimation times 31

Specifications
Optical multimode cables

Optical multimode 3 (OM3) and optical multimode 4 (OM4) cables are available for
open systems host and SRDF connectivity. To obtain OM3 or OM4 cables, contact
your local sales representative.
l OM3 cables are used for SRDF connectivity over: 4, 8, and 10 Gb/s Fibre Channel
I/O modules, 10 GbE and 1 GbE I/O modules.
l OM4 cables are used for SRDF connectivity over 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel I/O
modules.
l OM4 cables are used with 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel I/O modules to provide Fibre
Channel connection to switches. Distances of up to 190 m over 8 Gb/s Fibre
Channel and 125 m over 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel modules are supported.
OM2 or OM3 cables can be used, but distance is reduced.
l OM3 cables support 8 and 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel distances up to 150 m or 16 Gb/s
Fibre Channel distances up to 100 m.
l OM2 cables support 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel distances up to 50 m or 10 Gb/s
Ethernet up to 82 m.
Note
OM2 cables can be used, but they will not support 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel (SRDF)
distances greater then 50 m. For longer distances, use OM3 cables.
Open systems host and SRDF connectivity

The following table provides the OM3 and OM4 cables.
Table 14 OM3 and OM4 Fibre cables 50/125 micron optical cable
Model number Description

SYM-OM3-1M LC-LC, 1 meter
SYM-OM4-1M LC- LC, 1 meter
Specifications
Table 14 OM3 and OM4 Fibre cables 50/125 micron optical cable (continued)
Model number Description

Open systems host and SRDF connectivity 33

Specifications
CHAPTER 4
Data Center Safety and Remote Support
l Fire suppressant disclaimer................................................................................ 36

l Remote support................................................................................................. 36
Data Center Safety and Remote Support 35

Fire suppressant disclaimer

Fire prevention equipment in the computer room should always be installed as an
added safety measure. A fire suppression system is the responsibility of the customer.
When selecting appropriate fire suppression equipment and agents for the data
center, choose carefully. An insurance underwriter, local fire marshal, and local
building inspector are all parties that you should consult during the selection a fire
suppression system that provides the correct level of coverage and protection.
Equipment is designed and manufactured to internal and external standards that
require certain environments for reliable operation. We do not make compatibility
claims of any kind nor do we provide recommendations on fire suppression systems. It
is not recommended to position storage equipment directly in the path of high
pressure gas discharge streams or loud fire sirens so as to minimize the forces and
vibration adverse to system integrity.
Note
The previous information is provided on an as is basis and provides no

representations, warranties, guarantees or obligations on the part of our company.
This information does not modify the scope of any warranty set forth in the terms and
conditions of the basic purchasing agreement between the customer and EMC .
Remote support
EMC Secure Remote Support (ESRS) is an IP-based, automated, connect home and
remote support solution. ESRS is the preferred method of connectivity. EMC
recommends using two connections with ESRS for connection to the redundant
management module control station (MMCS).
ESRS customers must provide the following:
l An IP network with Internet connectivity.
l Capability to add Gateway Client servers and Policy Manager servers to the
customer network.
l Network connectivity between the servers and EMC devices to be managed by
ESRS
l Internet connectivity to EMCs ESRS infrastructure by using outbound ports.
l Network connectivity between ESRS Client(s) and Policy Manager.
Once installed, ESRS monitors the array and automatically notifies EMC Customer
Service in the event of a problem. If an error is detected, an EMC support professional
utilizes the secure connection to establish a remote support session to diagnose, and if
necessary, perform a repair.
EMC Customer Service can use ESRS to:
l Perform downloads of updated software in lieu of a site visit.
l Deliver license entitlements directly to the array.
NOTICE
EMC provides an optional modem that uses a regular telephone line or operates with a
PBX. EMC recommends using two connections to the redundant management module
control station (MMCS).
The EMC Secure Remote Support Gateway Site Planning Guide provides additional
information.
Remote support 37
CHAPTER 5
Physical weight and space
l Floor load-bearing capacity................................................................................40

l Raised floor requirements.................................................................................. 40
l Physical space and weight.................................................................................. 41
Physical weight and space 39

Floor load-bearing capacity

Storage arrays can be installed on raised floors. Customers must be aware that the
load-bearing capacity of the data center floor is not readily available through a visual
inspection of the floor. The only definitive way to ensure that the floor is capable of
supporting the load associated with the array is to have a certified architect or the
data center design consultant inspect the specifications of the floor to ensure that the
floor is capable of supporting the array weight.
CAUTION
l Customers are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the floor of the data
center on which the array is to be configured is capable of supporting the
array weight, whether the array is configured directly on the data center floor
or on a raised floor supported by the data center floor.
l Failure to comply with these floor loading requirements could result in severe
damage to the storage array, the raised floor, subfloor, site floor and the
surrounding infrastructure should the raised floor, subfloor or site floor fail.
l Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any agreement between EMC
and the customer, EMC fully disclaims any and all liability for any damage or
injury resulting from the customers failure to ensure that the raised floor,
subfloor and/or site floor are capable of supporting the storage array weight.
The customer assumes all risk and liability associated with such failure.
Raised floor requirements

Best practice is to use 24 x 24 inch heavy-duty, concrete-filled steel floor tiles. If a
different size or type of tile is used, the customer must ensure that the tiles have a
minimum load rating that is sufficient for supporting the storage array weight. Ensure
proper physical support of the system by following requirements that are based on the
use of 24 x 24 in. (61 x 61 cm) heavy-duty, concrete-filled steel floor tiles.
Raised floors must meet the following requirements:
l Floor must be level.
l Floor tiles and stringers must be rated to withstand concentrated loads of two
casters each that weigh up to 700 lb (317.5 kg).
Note
Caster weights are measured on a level floor. The front of the array weighs more than
the rear of the configuration.
l Floor tiles and stringers must be rated for a minimum static ultimate load of 3,000
lb (1,360.8 kg).
l Floor tiles must be rated for a minimum of 1,000 lb (453.6 kg) on rolling load.
l For floor tiles that do not meet the minimum rolling load rate, EMC recommends
the use of coverings, such as plywood, to protect floors during system roll.
l Floor tile cutouts weaken the tile. An additional pedestal mount adjacent to the
cutout of a tile can minimize floor tile deflection. The number and placement of
additional pedestal mounts relative to a cutout should be in accordance with the

tile manufacturers recommendations.
l Take care when positioning the bays to make sure that a caster is not moved into a
cutout. Cutting tiles per specifications ensures the proper caster placement.
l Use or create no more than one floor tile cutout that is no more than 8 in. (20 cm)
wide by 6 in. (15 cm) deep in each 24 x 24 in. (61 x 61 cm) floor tile.
l Ensure that the weight of any other objects in the data center does not
compromise the structural integrity of the raised floor or the subfloor (nonraised
floor) of the data center.
Physical space and weight

The following table provides the physical space, maximum weights, and clearance for
service.
Table 15 Space and weight requirements
Bay Heightb Widthc Depthd Weight

configurations a (in/cm) (in/cm) (in/cm) (max lbs/kg)
System bay, single- 75/190 24/61 47/119 2065/937

engine
System bay, dual- 75/190 24/61 47/119 1860/844

engine
a. Clearance for service/airflow is the front at 42 in (106.7 cm) front and the rear at 30 in
(76.2 cm).
b. An additional 18 in (45.7 cm) is recommended for ceiling/top clearance.
c. Measurement includes .25 in. (0.6 cm) gap between bays.
d. Includes front and rear doors.
Physical space and weight 41

CHAPTER 6
Position Bays
l System bay layouts............................................................................................ 44

l Dimensions for array layouts...............................................................................51
l Tile placement....................................................................................................52
l Caster and leveler dimensions............................................................................ 53
Position Bays 43
Position Bays
System bay layouts

The number of bays and the system layout depend on the array model, the customer
requirements, and the space and organization of the customer data center.
Storage arrays can be placed in the following layouts:
l Adjacent all bays are positioned side-by-side.
l Dispersed dispersed layouts are provided with longer fabric and Ethernet cable
bundles that allow 82 ft (25 m) of separation between system bay 1 and system
bays 2 through 8.
Dispersed system bays require dispersed cable and optics kits and one set of side
skins for each dispersed system bay in the configuration.
Note
n The routing strategy (beneath raised floor or overhead), site requirements, and
the use of GridRunners (optional) or cable troughs can cause the actual
distances to vary.
n GridRunners are used to create a strain relief for all dispersed, under the floor,
cable bundles. GridRunners are installed in the locations where the cable bundle
enters and exits the area under the raised floor.
l Adjacent and dispersed bays (mixed) layouts allow both adjacent and dispersed
layout of either single or dual-engine arrays with adjacent and dispersed bays.
Note
Single and dual-engine arrays cannot be mixed.
Position Bays
Adjacent layouts, single-engine array

On single-engine arrays with adjacent layouts, bays are positioned side-by-side to the
right of system bay 1 (front view) and secured with lower brackets.
The following figure shows adjacent layout of a single-engine array.
Figure 2 Adjacent layout, single-engine array
1 2 3
System System System System System System System System

bay 1 bay 2 bay 3 bay 4 bay 5 bay 6 bay 7 bay 8
Engine 1 Engine 2 Engine 3 Engine 4 Engine 5 Engine 6 Engine 7 Engine 8
00 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7
Bay position
Table 16 Adjacent layout diagram key
# Description
1 VMAX 100K
2 VMAX 200K
3 VMAX 400K
Adjacent layouts, single-engine array 45

Position Bays
Adjacent layouts, dual-engine array

Dual-engine systems with adjacent layouts position system bay 1 next to system bay 2,
and system bay 3 next to system bay 4.
The following figure shows the adjacent layout of dual-engine arrays by model type.
Figure 3 Adjacent layout, dual-engine array
3
2
1
System System System System

bay 1 bay 2 bay 3 bay 4
Engine 1 Engine 3 Engine 5 Engine 7

Engine 6 Engine 8
Engine 2 Engine 4
00 R1 R2 R3
Bay position
Table 17 Adjacent layout diagram key
# Description
1 VMAX 100K
2 VMAX 200K
3 VMAX 400K
Position Bays
Dispersed layouts, single-engine array

The following figure shows a single-engine array with eight system bays in a dispersed
layout.
Figure 4 Dispersed layout, single-engine array
System System System System System

bay 3 bay 4 bay 5 bay 6 bay 7
Engine 3 Engine 4 Engine 5 Engine 6 Engine 7
System
System
bay 1 System
bay 2
Engine 1
bay 8
Engine 2
Engine 8
Dispersed layouts, single-engine array 47

Position Bays
Dispersed layout, dual-engine array

The following figure shows an example of a dual-engine dispersed layout.
Figure 5 Dispersed layout, dual-engine, front view
System
Bay 3
Engine 5
Engine 6
System System
Bay 2 Bay 4
Engine 3
Engine 7
Engine 4
System Engine 8
Bay 1
bay
Engine 1
Engine 2
Position Bays
Adjacent and dispersed (mixed) layout

The following figure shows a single-engine array with a mixed layout.
Figure 6 Adjacent and dispersed (mixed) layout, single-engine array
Initial
install
System
bay 3
Engine 3
Initial
install Upgrade
System System System

bay 1 bay 2 bay 4
Engine 1 Engine 2 Engine 4
00 R1 R2
Bay position
Adjacent and dispersed (mixed) layout 49

Position Bays
The following figure shows a dual-engine array with a mixed layout.

Figure 7 Adjacent and dispersed (mixed) layout, dual-engine array
System
bay 2
Engine 3
Engine 4
Initial
install
System System
bay 1 bay 3
Engine 1 Engine 5
Engine 2 Engine 6
00 R1
Bay position
Position Bays
Dimensions for array layouts

Placing arrays in the data center or computer room involves understanding
dimensions, planning for cutouts, and ensuring clearance for power and host cables.
l On nonraised floors, cables are routed overhead. An overhead routing bracket is
provided to allow easier access of overhead cables into the bay
l On raised floors, cables are routed across the subfloor beneath the tiles.
l Ensure there is a service area of 42 in (106 cm) for the front and 30 in (76 cm) for
the rear of each system bay.
The following figure shows the layout dimensions:
Figure 8 Layout Dimensions, VMAX3 Family
.25 in. (.64 cm) gap

between bays
24 in.
24.02 in.
(61.01cm)
cm)
Rear
(61
47 in.
(119 cm)
Includes
front and
rear doors
Front
Dimensions for array layouts 51

Position Bays
Tile placement
You must understand tile placement to ensure that the array is positioned properly and
to allow sufficient room for service and cable management.
When placing the array, consider the following:
l Typical floor tiles are 24 in. (61 cm) by 24 in. (61 cm).
l Typical cutouts are:
n 8 in. (20.3 cm) by 6 in. (15.2 cm) maximum.
n 9 in. (22.9 cm) from the front and rear of the floor tile.
n Centered on the tiles, 9 in (22.9 cm) from the front and rear and 8 in (20.3)
from sides.
l Maintain a .25 in. (.64 cm) gap between bays.
l Service area of 42 in (106 cm) for the front and 30 in (76 cm) for the rear on the
system bays.
The following figure provides tile placement information for all VMAX3 arrays (with
doors).
Figure 9 Placement with floor tiles, VMAX3 Family
Rear
F
l
o A A A A A A A A
o
r
System System System System System System System System
T bay bay bay bay bay bay bay
bay
i
l
e
Front
Position Bays
Caster and leveler dimensions

The bay(s) bottom includes four caster wheels. The front wheels are fixed; the two
rear casters swivel in a 1.75-in. diameter. Swivel position of the caster wheels
determines the load-bearing points on your site floor, but does not affect the cabinet
footprint. Once you have positioned, leveled, and stabilized the bay(s), the four
leveling feet determine the final load-bearing points on your site floor.
The following figure shows caster and leveler dimensions.
Figure 10 Caster and leveler dimensions
Rear view Rear view
3.628
17.102 minimum 20.580 maximum *2

*1 *1
1.750
*3
18.830
*7 Rear
Rear *4 *5
1.750
*6
32.620
maximum
*8
31.740
30.870
minimum
*9 40.35
Leveling feet
3.620
Front 20.700
3.620
*10 20.650
Top view Right side view Bottom view
Front
Table 18 Caster and leveler dimensions diagram key
# Description
*1 Minimum (17.102) and maximum (20.58)
distances based on the swivel position of the
caster wheel.
Caster and leveler dimensions 53

Position Bays
Table 18 Caster and leveler dimensions diagram key (continued)
# Description
*2 Right front corner detail. Dimension (3.628)
to the center of caster wheel from surface.
*3 Diameter (1.750) of caster wheel swivel.
*4 Outer surface of rear door.
*5
*6 Diameter (1.75) of swivel (see detail *3).
*7 Bottom view of leveling feet.
*8 Maximum (32.620) distance based on swivel

position of the caster wheel.
*9 Minimum (30.870) distance based on swivel

position of the caster wheel.
*10 Distance (3.620) to the center of the caster

wheel from the surface (see detail *2).
CHAPTER 7
Power cabling, cords and connectors
l Power distribution unit ......................................................................................56

l Wiring configurations......................................................................................... 58
l Power interface.................................................................................................. 61
l Customer input power cabling............................................................................ 61
l Best practices: Power configuration guidelines.................................................. 61
l Power extension cords, connectors, and wiring................................................. 62
Power cabling, cords and connectors 55

Power distribution unit

The VMAX3 array is powered by two redundant power distribution units (PDUs), one
PDU for each power zone.
Both PDUs are mechanically connected together, including mounting brackets, to
create a single 2U structure, as shown in the following figures. The PDUs are
integrated to support AC-line input connectivity and provide outlets for every
component in the bay.
The PDU is available in three wiring configurations that include:
l Single-phase
l Three-phase Delta
l Three-phase Wye
Note
The PDU AC power cords (single-phase and three-phase) extend 74" (188cm) from
the PDU chassis and are designed to reach to the bay floor egress for connection to
the customer power supply. 15' (4.57m) extension cables are provided.
Each PDU provides the following components:

l A total of 24 power outlets for field replaceable units (FRUs). The outlets are
divided into six banks with each bank consisting of four IEC 60320 C13 individual
AC outlets.
l Each bank of outlets is connected to individual branch circuits that are protected
by a single two pole 20 Amp circuit breaker.
l Depending on which PDU option selected there is a different input connector for
each PDU.
If the customer requires power to be supplied from overhead, EMC recommends
replacing the rear top cover of the bay with the ceiling routing top cover, described in
Overhead routing kit on page 86, which allows the power cables inside the machine
to be routed out through the top.
A second option is to "drop" the power cables down the hinge side, to the bottom, and
route them inside the machine. The cables should be dressed to allow all doors to open
freely and space should be provisioned accordingly to accommodate an adjacent
cabinet.
Figure 11 Power distribution unit (PDU) without installed wire bales, rear view
Figure 12 Power distribution unit (PDU) with installed wire bales, rear view
Power distribution unit 57

Wiring configurations
NOTICE
These wiring configurations are used for the redundant PDU in the complete assembly
(PDU A and PDU B). Each figure represents half of the independent PDU assembly.
The same wiring configurations are used on each PDU.
Note
The PDU AC power cords (single-phase and three-phase) extend 74" (188cm) from
the PDU chassis and are designed to reach to the bay floor egress for connection to
the customer power supply. 15' (4.57m) extension cables are provided.
Single-phase wiring configuration

Figure 13 Single-phase, horizontal 2U PDU internal wiring
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
N L N L N L N L N L N L
20A CB4 20A CB5 20A CB6
L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L1
10 AWG
L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2
20A CB1 20A CB2 20A CB3
G = 10 AWG Green
L1 = 10AWG
G = 10 AWG Green
L N L N L N L N
L1 = 10AWG
L1 = 10AWG
L N L N
L2 = 10 AWG
L2 = 10 AWG
L2 = 10 AWG
G = 10 AWG
G G G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Single-phase PDU connector, L6-30P x 6

P1 P2 P3
P1 P2 P3
Three-phase (Delta) wiring configuration

Figure 14 Three-phase (Delta), horizontal 2U PDU internal wiring
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
20A CB4 20A CB5 20A CB6

L1 L2 L2 L3 L3 L1
L1(X) = 8AWG Black wire
8 AWG
L2 (Y) = 8 AWG White wire
L2 L1 L3 L2 L1 L3
L3 (Z) = 8 AWG Red wire
20A CB1 20A CB2 20A CB3
L N
L L N L N
G = 8 AWG Green
L N L N N
L1
L2
L3 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12
G
Hubbell CS-8365L or equivalent x 2
P1
Wiring configurations 59
Three-phase (Wye) wiring configuration

Figure 15 Three-phase (Wye), horizontal 2U PDU internal wiring
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
CB4 CB5 CB6

20A 20A 20A
N L1 N L2 N L3
10 AWG
N N N
L1 (X) Brown
L1 L2 L3
L2 (Y) Black
L3 (Z) Gray
N Blue
CB1 CB2 CB3

20A 20A 20A
L N L N L N L N L N L N
Green/yellow
L1 L2 L3 N
G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
ABL SURSUM S52S30A or equivalent x 2
P1
Power interface
Data centers must conform to the corresponding specification for arrays installed in
North American, International, and Australian sites.
Each bay in a system configuration contains a complete 2U PDU assembly. The PDU
assembly is constructed with two electrically individual PDUs.
NOTICE
Customers are responsible for meeting all local electrical safety requirements.
Customer input power cabling

Before the array is delivered, the customer must supply and install the required
receptacles on the customers PDUs for zone A and zone B power for the system bay.
NOTICE
EMC recommends that the customer's electrician be present at installation time to

work with the EMC Customer Engineer to verify power redundancy.
Refer to the EMC VMAX Best Practices Guide for AC Power Connections for required
items at the customer site.
Best practices: Power configuration guidelines

The following section provides best practice guidelines for evaluating and connecting
power, as well as for choosing a UPS component.
Uptime Institute best practices
Follow these best practice guidelines when connecting AC power to the array:
l The EMC customer engineer (CE) should discuss with the customer the need for
validating AC power redundancy at each bay. If the power redundancy
requirements are not met in each EMC bay, a Data Unavailable (DU) event could
occur.
l The customer should complete power provisioning with the data center prior to
connecting power to the array.
l The customers electrician or facilities representative must verify that the AC
voltage is within specification at each of the power drops being fed to each EMC
product bay.
l All of the power drops should be labeled to indicate the source of power (PDU)
and the specific circuit breakers utilized within each PDU:
n Color code the power cables to help achieve redundancy.
n Clearly label the equipment served by each circuit breaker within the customer
PDU.
l The electrician or facilities representative must verify that there are two power
drops fed from separate redundant PDUs prior to turning on the array:
n If both power drops to a bay are connected to the same PDU incorrectly, a DU
event will result during normal data center maintenance when the PDU is
switched off. The label on the power cables depicts the correct connection.
Power interface 61
l The electrician should pay particular attention to how each PDU receives power
from each UPS within the data center because it is possible to create a scenario
where turning off a UPS for maintenance could cause both power feeds to a single
bay to be turned off, creating a DU event.
l The customers electrician should perform an AC verification test by turning off
the individual circuit breakers feeding each power zone within the bay, while the
Customer Engineer monitors the LED on the SPS modules to verify that power
redundancy has been achieved in each bay.
One PDU should never supply both power zone feeds to any one rack of equipment.
Power extension cords, connectors, and wiring

The following section illustrates a variety of extension cords that offer different
interface connector options. The selected cords are used to interface between the
customers power source and each PDU connection.
The amount of cords needed is determined by the number of bays in the array and the
type of input power source used (single-phase or three-phase).
Single-phase
The following tables describe the extension cords and connector options for single-
phase power transmission.
Table 19 Extension cords and connectors options single-phase
Plug on each EMC-supplied extension EMC EMC-supplied EMC-supplied Customer PDU

EMC power cord/model numberb, c Power extension cord extension cord receptacle
corda Cable receptacle (P1) plug (P2)
P/N connecting to connecting to
EMC plug customer PDU
receptacle
E-PW40U-US 038-003- NEMA L6-30R NEMA L6-30P NEMA L6-30R
438 (BLK
15FT)
038-003-
898 (GRY
15FT)
038-003-
479 (BLK
21FT)
038-003-
794 (GRY
21FT)
E-PW40URUS 038-003- NEMA L6-30R Russellstoll 3750DP Russellstoll 9C33U0

441 (BLK
NEMA L6-30 15FT)
038-003-
901 (GRY
15FT)
038-003-
482 (BLK
21FT)
038-003-
797 (GRY
21FT)
E-PW40UIEC3 038-003- NEMA L6-30R IEC-309 332P6 IEC-309 332C6

440 (BLK
CAUTION 15FT)
The single phase line 038-003-
voltage must be below 900 (GRY
264VAC to use these cable 15FT)
assemblies.
038-003-
481 (BLK
21FT)
Single-phase 63
Table 19 Extension cords and connectors options single-phase (continued)
Plug on each EMC-supplied extension EMC EMC-supplied EMC-supplied Customer PDU

EMC power cord/model numberb, c Power extension cord extension cord receptacle
corda Cable receptacle (P1) plug (P2)
P/N connecting to connecting to
receptacle
038-003-
796 (GRY
21FT)
E-PW40UASTL 038-003- NEMA L6-30R CLIPSAL 56PA332 CLIPSAL

439 (BLK 56CSC332
15FT)
038-003-
899 (GRY
15FT)
038-003-
480 (BLK
21FT)
038-003-
795 (GRY
21FT)
E-PW40L730 038-004- NEMA L6-30R NEMA L7-30P NEMA L7-30R

301 (BLK
CAUTION 15FT)
The single phase line 038-004-
voltage must be below 302 (GRY
264VAC to use these cable 15FT)
assemblies.
038-004-
303 (BLK
21FT)
038-004-
304 (GRY
21FT)
a. Six (6) plugs per system bay

b. Two (2) cords per model, cord length of 15 feet / 4.57 meters.
c. The EMC ordering system defaults to one of the extension cord models based on the country of installation. The default value
can be overridden in the EMC ordering system.
Customer-to-system wiring for bays (single-phase)

The following figures provide cable descriptions for customer-to-system wiring for
single-phase power transmission.
Note
Each single-phase power cable L (Line), N (Neutral) or L (Line) signal connection

depends on the country of use.
Figure 16 Single-phase: E-PW40U-US
L6-30R L6-30P
P1 P2
L6-30R L6-30P
Color From To Signal
X Y
BLK P1-X P2-X L Y
X
WHT P1-Y P2-Y N
GRN P1-G P2-G GND
G G
Power cord wiring diagram
L6-30R L6-30P
X Y
BLK P1-X P2-X L Y
X
WHT P1-Y P2-Y L
GRN P1-G P2-G GND
G G
Single-phase 65
Figure 17 Single-phase: E-PW40URUS
L6-30R 3750DP
P1 P2
L6-30R 3750DP
X Y BLK P1-X P2-L1 L L2 L1
WHT P1-Y P2-L2 N

GRN P1-G P2-G GND G
G
L6-30R 3750DP
X Y BLK P1-X P2-L1 L L2 L1
WHT P1-Y P2-L2 L

GRN P1-G P2-G GND G
G
Figure 18 Single-phase: E-PW40UIEC3
L6-30R 332P6W
X Y X
Y
P1 P2
G
G
L6-30R 332P6W
Y X
X Y BRN P1-X P2-X L
BLU P1-Y P2-Y N
GRN/YEL P1-G P2-G GND G
G
L6-30R 332P6W
Y
X Y BLK P1-X P2-X L X
WHT P1-Y P2-Y L

GRN/YEL P1-G P2-G GND G
G
Figure 19 Single-phase: E-PW40UASTL

CLIPSAL
56PA332
L6-30R
Y X
X Y
P1 P2
G
G
L6-30R 56PA332
X Y
BRN P1-X P2-AP L Y X
BLU P1-Y P2-N N

GRN/YEL P1-G P2-E GND
G
G
L6-30R Color From To Signal 56PA332

X Y
BRN P1-X P2-AP L Y X
BLU P1-Y P2-N L
GRN/YEL P1-G P2-E GND
G
G
Figure 20 Single-phase: E-PW40L730
L6-30R L7-30P
P1 P2
L6-30R L7-30P
Color Signal P1 P2
X Y BLK L X Brass
WHT N Y W (Silver)
GRN/YEL GND GND GND
G
L6-30R L7-30P
Color Signal P1 P2
X Y BLK L X Brass
WHT L Y W (Silver)
GRN/YEL GND GND GND
G
Single-phase 67
Three-phase (International (Wye))

The following table describes the extension cords and connector for three-phase
international (Wye) power transmission.
Table 20 Extension cords and connectors options three-phase international (Wye)
Plug on each EMC supplied EMC Power Cable EMC supplied EMC supplied Customer PDU
EMC power extension cord P/N extension cord extension cord receptacle
corda EMC model receptacle (P1) plug (P2)
numberb connecting to connecting to
receptacle
ABL Sursum - E-PC3YAFLEc 038-004-572 (BLK ABL Sursum - Flying Leads Determined by
S52S30A or 15FT) K52S30A or customer
(International)
Hubbell - Hubbell -
038-004-573 (GRY
C530P6S C530C6S
15FT)
E-PCBL3YAG 038-004-574 (BLK ABL Sursum - ABL Sursum - ABL Sursum -

15FT) K52S30A or S52S30A or K52S30A or
Hubbell - Hubbell - Hubbell -
038-004-575 (GRY
C530C6S C530P6S C530C6S
15FT)
a. Two (2) plugs per bay.

Up to four (4) plugs if a third party or second system is in the rack.
Customer-to-system wiring (three-phase, International)

The following figures provide cable descriptions for customer-to-system wiring for
three-phase international power transmission.
Figure 21 Flying leads, three-phase, international: E-PC3YAFLE,
ABL Sursum - K52S30A or

Hubbell - C530C6S Shrink tubing
P1
ABL
Wire Hubbell
From Sursum TO
Color Connector
Connector
BRN P1 R1 L1 X-(L1)
BLK P1 S2 L2 Y-(L2)
GRY P1 T3 L3 Z-(L3)
BLU P1 N N W-(N)
GRN/YEL P1 G PE GND
Three-phase (International (Wye)) 69

Figure 22 Three-phase, international: E-PCBL3YAG
ABL Sursum - K52S30A or ABL Sursum - S52S30A or

Hubbell - C530C6S Hubbell - C530P6S
P1 P2
Wire Color From Hubbell ABL-Surum To Hubbell ABL-Surum

BRN P1 R1 L1 P2 R1 L1
BLK P1 S2 L2 P2 S2 L2
GRY P1 T3 L3 P2 T3 L3
BLU P1 N N P2 N N
GRN/YEL P1 G PE P2 G PE
Three-phase (North American (Delta))

The following table describes the extension cords and connector for three-phase
North American (Delta) power transmission.
Table 21 Extension cords and connectors options three-phase North American (Delta)
Plug on each EMC supplied EMC Power Cable EMC supplied EMC supplied Customer PDU
EMC power extension cord P/N extension cord extension cord receptacle
corda EMC model receptacle (P1) plug (P2)
numberb connecting to
connecting to
customer PDU
EMC plug
receptacle
E-PCBL3DHRc 038-003-272 (BLK Hubbell Russellstoll Russellstoll
15FT) CS-8364C 9P54U2 9C54U2d
Hubbell
038-003-789 (GRY
CS-8365C
15FT)
E-PCBL3DHH 038-003-271 (BLK 15FT) Hubbell Hubbell Hubbell

CS-8364C CS-8365C CS-8364C
038-003-788 (GRY
15FT)

d. EMC supplied as EMC model number E-ACON3P-50.
Three-phase (North American (Delta)) 71

Customer-to-system wiring (three-phase, North American (Delta))

The following figures provide cable descriptions for three-phase North American
(Delta) power transmission.
Figure 23 Three-phase, North American, Delta: E-PCBL3DHR
CS8364 Russellstoll 9P54U2
P1 P2
CS8364 Color From To Signal 9P54U2

Z BLK P1-X P2-X L1 Y
X Z
Y
WHT P1-Y P2-Y L2 X
RED P1-Z P2-Z L3

GRN P1-G P2-G GND
Figure 24 Three-phase, North American, Delta: E-PCBL3DHH
CS8364 CS8365
P1 P2
CS8364 Color From To Signal CS8365

Z
X
BLK P1-X P2-X L1 X
Z
Y WHT P1-Y P2-Y L2 Y
RED P1-Z P2-Z L3

GRN P1-G P2-G GND
Three-phase (Wye, Domestic)

The following table describes the extension cords and connector for three-phase Wye
domestic power transmission.
Table 22 Extension cords and connectors options three-phase Wye, domestic
Plug on back of EMC supplied EMC Power EMC supplied EMC supplied Customer PDU
EMC systema extension cord Cable P/N extension cord extension cord receptacle
EMC model receptacle (P1) plug (P2)
numberb connecting to connecting to
receptacle
ABL Sursum E-PCBL3YL23P c,d 038-004-305 Hubbell C530C6S NEMA L22-30P NEMA L22-30R
S52.30 (BLK 15FT)
038-004-306
(GRY 15FT)

d. The line to neutral voltage must be below 264VAC to use these cable assemblies.
Three-phase (Wye, Domestic) 73

Customer-to-system wiring (three-phase, Wye, Domestic)

The following figure provides cable descriptions for models with three-phase Wye
domestic power transmission.
Figure 25 Three-phase, domestic (Black and Gray): E-PCBL3YL23P
Hubbell NEMA
C530C6S L22-30P
P1 P2
Black, 15 ft
L22-30P
C530C6S Color From (P1) To (P2) Signal
BLK1 P1-R1 P2-X L1

BLK2 P1-S2 P2-Y L2
BLK3 P1-T3 P2-Z L3
BLK4 P1-N P2-N N
GRN/YLW P1-G P2-G GND
P1 P2
Gray, 15 ft
C530C6S
Color From (P1) To (P2) Signal L22-30P
BRN P1-R1 P2-X L1
BLK P1-S2 P2-Y L2
GRAY P1-T3 P2-Z L3
BLUE P1-N P2-N N
GRN/YLW GND GND GND
CHAPTER 8
Third Party Racking Option
l Computer room requirements ........................................................................... 76

l Customer rack requirements ............................................................................. 77
l Third party racks with vertical PDUs RPQ Required .....................................79
l Chassis to chassis grounding..............................................................................83
Third Party Racking Option 75

Computer room requirements

The following computer room requirements provide service access and minimize
physical disruption:
l To ensure integrity of cables and connections, do not move racks that are secured
(bolted) together after installation.
l A minimum of 42 inches (107 cm) front and 30 inches (76 cm) rear clearance is
required to provide adequate airflow and to allow for system service.
Customer rack requirements

The array components are shipped in a fully tested EMC rack and are installed into the
customer-supplied rack by EMC customer support engineers only. The original
shipping rack, when empty, is returned to EMC after the installation is complete.
To ensure successful installation and secure component placement, customer racks
must conform to the following requirements:
l National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standard for 19-inch
cabinets.
l Individual racks must be empty at the time of installation.
l Threaded hole racks are not supported.
l The cabinet must be in its final location with stabilizing (anti-tip) brackets
installed.
l A separate rack that supports a minimum 2000 lb/907 kg of weight must be
provided for each system bay.
Note
The customer must ensure floor load bearing requirements are met.
l Components and cables installed in customer racks must conform to these
configuration rules:
n Components and cables within a system bay can not be moved to available
space in different bay, or to a different location within the same bay.
n System must be properly positioned in accordance with physical placement
rules.
l Internal depth of at least 43 inches (109 cm) with the front and rear doors closed.
This measurement is from the front surface of the NEMA rail to the rear door.
l Round or square channel openings must support M5 screws that secure EMC rails
and components. Clip nuts are provided by EMC as required.
l Non-dispersed rack-to-rack pass-through cable access at least 3 inches (7.6 cm)
in diameter must be available via side panels or horizontal through openings.
l To ensure proper clearance and air flow to the array components, customer
supplied front doors and standard bezels, if used, must include a minimum of 2.5
inch (6.3 cm) clearance between the back surface of the door to the front surface
of the vertical NEMA rails.
Front and rear doors must also provide:
n A minimum of 60% (evenly distributed) air perforation openings.
n Appropriate access for service personnel, with no items that prevent front or
rear access to EMC components.
n Exterior visibility of system LEDs.
Customer rack requirements 77

Figure 26 Customer rack dimension requirements
(43 (109.2 cm) min)

Min depth
(24 (60.96 cm) min) (19 (48.26 cm) min
a b c
Rack Rack
Post Front NEMA Rear NEMA Post
(24 (60.96 cm) min)

Front Door
(48.26 cm)
19 NEMA
Rear Door
Front
Rear
Rack, Top View
d
2.5 (6.35 cm) (min)
Rack Front NEMA Rear NEMA Rack
Post Post
Rack depth = a+b+c
Dim Label Description

a = distance between front surface of rack post and NEMA rail.
b = distance between NEMA rails.

(24" (60.96 cm) recommended, up to 34" (86.36 cm) allowed.)
c = distance between rear NEMA rails to interior surface of rear door.

Minimum requirement = 19" (48.26 cm).
d If a front door exists, = distance between inner-front surface of the front door and the front NEMA
rail.
e = distance between rear surface of rack post to inner surface of rear door.
Third party racks with vertical PDUs RPQ Required

Each system bay is powered by two redundant power distribution units (PDUs), one
PDU for each power zone. Rather than use the standard EMC horizontal PDU, the
customer can use vertical PDUs via RPQ. The general requirements for third party
racks with rear-facing or inward-facing PDUs are listed below.
l Requirements for third party racks with vertical PDUs (inward-facing) on page
82
l Requirements for third party racks with vertical PDUs (rear-facing) on page 80
General requirements for vertical PDUs within third party racks
In addition to meeting standard VMAX array power requirements, vertical PDUs should
abide by the following:
l Both PDUs support AC-line input connectivity and provide outlets for every
component in the bay.
l The PDU must be available in the wiring configuration that matches the customer
power supply.
Options include:
n Single-phase
n Three-phase Delta
n Three-phase Wye
l Each PDU should meet the following requirements:
n At a minimum, a total of 24 power outlets must be provided.
The outlets are divided into six banks with each bank consisting of four IEC
60320 C13 individual AC outlets.
n Each bank of outlets is connected to individual branch circuits that are
protected by a single two pole 20 Amp circuit breaker.
n The PDU capacity should exceed the power requirements shown in the Power
Calculator for the specific max configuration.
n Single PDU mounted per side per Figure 27 on page 80 and Figure 28 on page
82.
If the customer requires power to be supplied from overhead, EMC recommends one
of the following:
l Option 1: Replace the rear top cover of the bay with the ceiling routing top cover,
described in Overhead routing kit on page 86, which allows the power cables
inside the machine to be routed out through the top.
l Option 2: "Drop" the power cables down the hinge side, to the bottom, and route
them inside the machine.
The cables should be dressed to allow all doors to open freely, minimize cable
congestion, and provide access to components within the system.
Third party racks with vertical PDUs RPQ Required 79

Requirements for third party racks with vertical PDUs (rear-facing)

If using a rear-facing PDU within a third party rack, refer to the diagram below to
ensure that the rack and PDU combination are sufficient for the array.
Figure 27 Requirements for customer rack with rear-facing, vertical PDUs
(43 (109.2 cm) min)

Min depth (k)
(24 (60.96 cm) min)
a b c
Rack
Customer
Rack
g
Post
Front NEMA Rear NEMA pw PDU
Post
(48.26 cm)
19 NEMA
Rear Door
Front Door
Rear
Space required by enclosures
Front
engine rails, and cable h i

management arms
d
2.5 (6.35 cm) (min)
Front NEMA Rear NEMA Customer

f
Rack
Post
pw PDU
Rack
Post g
j
Customer Rack with rear-facing non-EMC PDU, Top View
e
Rack depth = a+b+c


c = distance between rear NEMA rails to exterior, rear surface of rack.
rail.
f = distance between inside surface of rack post and 19" (48.26cm) space required by rails,
enclosures, and cable management arms. Minimum of 3" (7.62cm) is recommended.
Note: If no rack post, minimum recommended distance is measured to inside surface of rack.
g = width of rack post.
h = 19" (48.26 cm) + (2f)

Min requirement = 25" (63.5 cm)
i = rack width (minimum)

19" (48.26 cm) + (2f) + (2g)
Where:
l f = recommended minimum of 3" (7.62cm)

l g = rear rack post width (if any)
l pw + " (1.3cm) f+g
j 6" (15.24cm) is a requirement.

Distance between rear-facing surface of vertical PDU and the rack post or any other parallel surface
that may interfere with the power cables.
Note: Dimension k is dependent on this value.
k = min depth: b+c

Where:
l j 6" (15.24cm) is a requirement.
l IF j is 6" (15.24cm), min rack depth = 43" (109.2cm).
l IF j is < 6" (15.24cm), min rack depth = 43" (109.2cm) + distance required to make j 6"
(15.24cm).
pw = PDU width
Requirements for third party racks with vertical PDUs (rear-facing) 81

Requirements for third party racks with vertical PDUs (inward-facing)

If using a inward-facing PDU within a third party rack, refer to the diagram below to
ensure that the rack and PDU combination are sufficient for the array.
Figure 28 Requirements for third party rack with inward-facing, vertical PDUs
Min depth
(h) 43 (109.2 cm) min
(24 (60.96 cm) min)
a b c
Rack Rack
PDU
Post Post
Front NEMA Rear NEMA
(f) 19 (48.26 cm)+ (2g) min

Front Door
(48.26 cm)
Rear Door
19 NEMA
Rear
Front
Space required by enclosures

engine rails, and cable
management arms
d
2.5 (6.35 cm) (min)
Front NEMA Rear NEMA

cb
g
PDU
Rack
Post
pd Rack
Post
pw
Rack with inward-facing non-EMC PDU, Top View e
Rack depth = a+b+c


c = distance between rear NEMA to exterior, rear surface of rack.
cb (Cable Bend) = 4" minimum (10.156 cm)
rail.
f = rack width: 19" (48.26cm) + (2g)

(Min requirement for inward-facing vertical PDU)
g pd (PDU Depth) + cb (Cable Bend)
Note: PDU and connected cords cannot interfere with serviceability of system. This includes
maintenance of cable management arms.
h min depth: = b+c (43" (109.2cm) minimum)

This is minimum space required for enclosures, engine rails, and cable management arms.
pd = PDU depth
pw = PDU width
Chassis to chassis grounding

Rack to rack chassis ground connections are strongly recommended to mitigate the
risk of large AC power transients in the data center affecting system performance.
Large AC power transients can occur from one or a combination of: electrical power
grid problems feeding a facility; weak facility grounding; powerful lightning storm
strikes; or facility power equipment failure. Mechanisms for tying racks together to
provide the ground connection can vary based on the rack provided by the customer
and site facility preference.
P/N 106-562-209 is a rack to rack grounding kit for EMC racks. The grounding kit
may or may not work on racks provided by the customer due to the variety of ground
location positions on racks.
Chassis to chassis grounding 83

CHAPTER 9
Optional kits
l Overhead routing kit.......................................................................................... 86

l Dispersion kits....................................................................................................86
l Securing kits...................................................................................................... 87
l GridRunner kit and customer-supplied cable trough...........................................87
Optional kits 85
Optional kits
Overhead routing kit

When installing an array in nonraised or raised floor environments, the host cabling
and power is handled from overhead using the overhead cable routing kit.
Table 23 Overhead routing models
Model Description
E-TOP-KIT Top routing kit
Dispersion kits
Each dispersed system bay requires a dispersion kit specific to the bay number. The
dispersion kits include a 82 foot (25 m) optical cable and optics for the dispersed
engine. When installing a dispersed layout, side skins (E-SKINS) are required.
The following table lists model numbers for new installations and upgrades.
Table 24 Dispersion kit model numbers
Model Description
E-DSOPTICE2 VMAX VG SYS BAY 2 DSP CBLOPTICS KIT
E-DSOPTICE2U VMAX VG SYS BAY 2 DSP CBLOPTICS KIT

UPG

UPG

UPG

UPG

UPG

UPG

UPG

UPG
Optional kits
Securing kits
The Securing Kits contain heavy brackets plus hardware used to attach the brackets
to the frames of the system bays. The brackets are attached to the floor using bolts
that engage the flooring substructure provided by the customer.
The EMC VMAX Securing Kit Installation Guide provides installation instructions.
Table 25 Securing kit models
Model Description
E-SECURE Secure kit for single bay
E-SECUREADD Secure kit for joining bays
GridRunner kit and customer-supplied cable trough

The EMC GridRunner bottom routing kit (E-BOT-KIT) and customer-supplied cable
troughs can help organize and protect subfloor cables that connect separated bays.
GridRunners reduce the vertical drop of the dispersion cables, which may increase the
distance between the separated bays.
Each GridRunner supports the cable bundle above the subfloor. GridRunners are
installed with brackets that attach to the stanchions under the raised floor. The
stanchions are up to one inch in diameter, measured at six inches (15.24 cm) below
the raised tiles.
To ensure sufficient support of the cable bundle, a GridRunner should be installed
every two meters.
Table 26 Bottom routing model
Model Description
E-BOT-KIT a Bottom routing kit
a. GridRunner basket for supporting cables beneath the floor for dispersed bays.
Securing kits 87
Optional kits
APPENDIX A
Best Practices for AC Power Connections
l Best practices overview for AC power connections........................................... 90

l Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure........................................91
l Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician onsite............................ 92
l Procedure B: Verify and connect....................................................................... 99
l Procedure C: Obtain customer verification.......................................................100
l PDU labels........................................................................................................ 100
l Ground the cabinet............................................................................................101
l AC power specifications................................................................................... 103
Best Practices for AC Power Connections 89

Best practices overview for AC power connections

To assure fault tolerant power, external AC power must be supplied from independent,
customer-supplied, power distribution units (PDUs) as shown in Figure 29 on page
90.
NOTICE
For systems operating from three phase AC power, two independent and isolated AC
power sources are recommended for the two individual power zones in each rack of
the system. This provides for the highest level of redundancy and system availability.
If independent AC power is not available, there is a higher risk of data unavailability
should a power failure occur, including individual phase loss occurring in both power
zones.
NOTICE
Before connecting external AC power to EMC bays, verify that the bays have been
placed in their final position as explained in the installation guide.
Figure 29 Two independent customer-supplied PDUs
Power feed 1 Power feed 2
Circuit Circuit breakers - Numbers

Circuit Circuit breakers - Numbers
27 8
breakers 28 breakers 9
on (|)
29
30
on (|) 10
11
... ...
Customers Customers
PDU 1 PDU 2
Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure

The EMC Customer Engineer must select the proper AC power connection procedure
There are three possible scenarios at the installation site regarding the connection of
customer AC power to the EMC array. The EMC Customer Engineer (CE) must select
the proper AC power connection procedure for the scenario.
1. Refer to table below which summarizes the three possible scenarios at the
installation site when you are about to connect external AC power to the EMC
array.
2. Select the procedure that applies to your situation and follow the instructions for
that procedure.
Table 27 Procedure options for AC power connection
If the scenario is... then use this procedure:

The customers electrician is available at the installation site. Aa, See: Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician
onsite on page 92
Access to customer-supplied, labeled, power cables (beneath B, See: Procedure B: Verify and connect on page 99
raised floor or overhead).
(And the customers electrician is NOT available at the
installation site.)
Customer-supplied PDU source cables are already plugged C, See: Procedure C: Obtain customer verification on page
into the EMC PDU and you have no access to the customer- 100
supplied, labeled, power cables (beneath raised floor or
overhead).
(And the customers electrician is NOT available at the
installation site.)
a. Procedure A assures fault tolerant power in the EMC array.
Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure 91

Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician onsite

Use this procedure if the customers electrician is available at the installation site.
This procedure requires three basic tasks that alternate between the customer's
electrician, the EMC CE and back to the customer's electrician.
l Task 1: Customer's electrician
l Task 2: EMC Customer Engineer (CE)
l Task 3: Customer's electrician
Procedure A, Task 1: Customer's electrician

NOTICE
This task is performed by the customer's electrician.
Procedure
1. Verify that the customer-supplied AC source voltage output on each customer-
supplied PDU is within the AC power specification shown in AC power
specifications on page 103. Measure the voltage output of each power cable as
shown in Figure 30 on page 93.
2. Turn OFF all the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 1 and
customer-supplied PDU 2.
3. Verify that the customer-supplied power cables connected to PDU 1 and PDU 2
have no power as shown in Figure 31 on page 93.
Figure 30 Circuit breakers ON AC power within specification
Power feed 1 Power feed 2

Customers
PDU 1 Circuit
Circuit
breakers Circuit breakers - Numbers breakers Circuit breakers - Numbers
on (|)
27
28 on (|)
8
9
Customers
PDU
1
29 10
11
PDU 2
CB 2
8
30
PDU 2
... ...
CB 9
Labels on Voltmeter
100 240
Voltmeter
100 240
customer 0
V
30
0 0
V
30
0
TYPE PM89 CLASS 25 01 TYPE PM89 CLASS 25 01
power lines
Figure 31 Circuit breakers OFF No AC power
Circuit Customers Circuit

breaker PDU 1 breaker
off (0) Circuit breakers - Numbers
27
off (0) Circuit breakers - Numbers
8
28 9 Customers
29 10
PDU
CB 2
8
1 30
PDU 2
11 PDU 2
...
CB 9 ...
Labels on
customer Voltmeter Voltmeter
100 240 100 240
power lines 0
V
30
0 0
V
30
0
TYPE PM89 CLASS 25 01 TYPE PM89 CLASS 25 01
Procedure A, Task 1: Customer's electrician 93

Procedure A, Task 2: EMC Customer Engineer

Before you begin
Before connecting power to the system, make sure that the power for both zone A
and zone B are turned OFF. This task is performed by the EMC Customer Engineer.
Figure 32 System bay power tee breakers (OFF = pulled out)
System Bay (rear view)

Zone B Zone A
40
39
38
Left side Right side
37
36
6
1
35
34
5
2
(With rear door removed)
33
32
4
3
31
30
1
PDU PDU
2
5
3
4
4
29
3
4
(With rear door )

5
2
6
1
28
6
Zone A
5
Zone B
27
4
2
5
3
26
2
6
1
25
1
6
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8 ON OFF
7
6
5
4
Power zone B 3
2
Power zone A
Left side 1
Right side Power zone B Power zone A
Left side Right side
Procedure
1. Confirm that the customer-supplied power cables are labeled and that each
label contains the relevant customer-supplied PDU and circuit breaker numbers.
If power cables are not equipped with labels, alert the customer.
2. Compare the numbers on the customer-supplied power cables for each EMC
bay to verify that power zone A and power zone B are powered by a different
customer-supplied PDU.
3. Do one of the following to connect power zone A and power zone B in each bay.
If necessary, use the 15ft extension cords provided by EMC.
l For single-phase power: Connect customer-supplied PDU power cables to
the EMC bay by connecting to the bay's AC input cables for power zone A
and power zone B as shown below.
Figure 33 Connecting AC power, single-phase

Rear view
System bay
Zone B PDU Zone A PDU

(Left) (Right)
EMC-supplied power cable EMC-supplied power cable

and connector from the PDU Cable connectors are shown and connector from the PDU
as they exit the bottom rear
of the bay.
Zone B Zone A
AC input AC input
P1 P2 P3 P1 P2 P3
cable B P2 and P3 used cable A
depending on
configuration
15 ft. extension 15 ft. extension
cord options cord options
Mating connector or Mating connector or

customer-supplied cable customer-supplied cable
Customers PDU 1 Customers PDU 2
l For three-phase power: Connect customer-supplied PDU power cables to

the EMC bay by connecting to the bay's AC input cables for power zone A
and power zone B as shown below.
Procedure A, Task 2: EMC Customer Engineer 95

Figure 34 Connecting AC power, three-phase

Rear view
System bay
Zone B PDU
Zone B PDU Zone
Zone A PDUA PDU
(Left)
(Left) (Right)
(Right)
EMC-supplied power cable EMC-supplied power cable

and connector from the PDU Cable connectors are shown and connector from the PDU
as they exit the bottom rear
of the bay.
Zone B Zone A
AC input AC input
cable B cable A
15 ft. extension 15 ft. extension

cord options cord options
Mating connector or Mating connector or

customer-supplied cable customer-supplied cable
Customers PDU 1 Customers PDU 2
NOTICE
Do not connect EMC bay power zone A and power zone B to the same
customer-supplied PDU. The customer will lose power redundancy and risk Data
Unavailability (DU) if the PDU fails or is turned off during a maintenance
procedure.
Figure 35 Power zone connections
Important: Important:
Refer to instruction manual Refer to instruction manual
Customers Power Customers Power

Source 1 Source 1
SYSTEM SYSTEM
(Rear View) (Rear View)
Circuit Circuit
Breakers Breakers
Zone B Zone A Zone B Zone A
(CBs) (CBs)
Customers Power Customers Power Customers Power Customers Power

Source 2 Source 1 Source 2 Source 1
SYSTEM SYSTEM
(Rear View) (Rear View)
Circuit Circuit Circuit Circuit
Breakers Breakers Breakers Breakers
Zone B Zone A Zone B Zone A
(CBs) (CBs) (CBs) (CBs)
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Procedure A, Task 2: EMC Customer Engineer 97

Procedure A, Task 3: Customer's electrician

NOTICE
This task is performed by the customer's electrician.
Procedure
1. Working with the EMC Customer Engineer, turn ON all the relevant circuit
breakers in customer-supplied PDU 2.
Verify that only power supply and/or SPS LEDs in power zone A are ON or
flashing green in every bay in the array.
Note
If all power supply and/or SPS LEDs in a bay are ON or flashing green, the bay
is incorrectly wired because the AC power to both EMC power zones is supplied
by a single PDU, that is, customer-supplied PDU 2. Wiring must be corrected
before moving on to the next step.
2. Turn OFF the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 2.

Verify that the power supply and/or SPS LEDs that turned green in the
previous step changed from green to OFF and/or flashing yellow. The yellow
SPS lights flash for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Note
Note that power supplies connected to an SPS continue to have green lights
ON while the SPS yellow light continues to flash indicating the SPS is providing
on-battery power.
3. Repeat step 1 and step 2 for power zone B and customer-supplied PDU 1.
4. Turn ON all the relevant circuit breakers in customer-supplied PDU 1 and
customer-supplied PDU 2.
5. Label the PDUs as described in PDU labels on page 100.
Procedure B: Verify and connect

Perform this procedure if the two conditions listed below are true:
l Access to customer-supplied, labeled, power cables (beneath raised floor or
overhead).
l The customer's electrician is not available at the installation site.
This procedure requires the EMC Customer Engineer to verify that the customer's
electrician has complied with power specifications. Once verified, the EMC Customer
Engineer makes the required power connections overhead or under the floor.
Procedure
1. Have the customer verify that their electrician has complied with power
specifications for voltage levels and redundancy. If the customer cannot verify
this, provide them with a copy of Procedure A. Inform the customer that their
array may prematurely shut down in the event of a site power issue.
2. Access the labeled, power cables (beneath raised floor or overhead) to verify
that the customer-supplied power cables are properly labeled as shown in
Figure 31 on page 93 and described in Procedure A, Task 2.
3. Compare the numbers on the customer-supplied power cables for each EMC
bay to verify that power zone A and power zone B are powered by a different
customer-supplied PDU.
4. If power extension cables are required, connect them to power zone A and
power zone B in each bay.
5. Connect the customer-supplied power cables to EMC power zones as described
in Procedure A, Task 2.
6. Record the customer-supplied PDU information as described in Procedure A,
Task 2.
7. Label the PDUs as described in PDU labels on page 100.
Procedure B: Verify and connect 99

Procedure C: Obtain customer verification

Perform this procedure if the three conditions listed below are true:
l The customer-supplied PDU source cables are already plugged into the EMC PDU.
l You have no access to the area below the raised floor.
l The customer's electrician is not available at the installation site.
Procedure
1. Have the customer verify that their electrician has complied with power
specifications for voltage levels and redundancy. If the customer cannot verify
this, provide them with a copy of Procedure A. Inform the customer that their
array may prematurely shut down in the event of a site power issue.
2. Record the customer-supplied PDU information (AC source voltage) as
described in step 1 of Procedure A, Task 1: Customer's electrician on page 93
and label the PDUs as described in PDU labels on page 100.
PDU labels
Before applying labels to the PDUs, one of the following procedures must have been
completed:
l Procedure A: Working with the customer's electrician onsite on page 92
l Procedure B: Verify and connect on page 99
l Procedure C: Obtain customer verification on page 100
If necessary, see Selecting the proper AC power connection procedure on page 91 to
select the correct procedure.
PDU label part numbers

VMAX3 Family
Table 28 VMAX3 Family label part numbers, EMC racks
For... Use PN Description Location

All bays PN 046-001-750 LABEL: CUSTOMER 1P 3P PDU INFO OPEN ME FIRST, KIT, PN 106-887-026
WRITEABLE
Applying PDU labels, VMAX3 Family

Procedure
1. For each bay, locate and complete the PDU label.
Note
For three-phase power, enter data only in the P1 column.
2. Place the label on the top surface of the PDU enclosure for side A and B.
Figure 36 PDU label , single-phase and three-phase
Customer PDU Information
Power Zone B Power Zone A
P1 P2 P3 P1 P2 P3
PDU PDU
Panel Panel
CB(s) CB(s)
Figure 37 Label placement Customer PDU Information
Zone B PDU label Zone A PDU label
Rear View
Ground the cabinet

Equipment correctly installed within the cabinet is grounded through the AC power
cables and connectors. In general, supplemental grounding is not required.
If your site requires external grounding (for example, to a common grounding network
beneath the site floor), you can use the grounding lugs provided on each of the
cabinets bottom supports.
Applying PDU labels, VMAX3 Family 101

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35
3-
00
6-
04
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AC power specifications
Table 29 Input power requirements - single-phase, North American, International, Australian
Specification North American 3-wire International and

connection Australian 3-wire
(2 L & 1 G)a connection
(1 L & 1 N & 1 G)a
Input nominal voltage 200240 VAC 10% L- L 220240 VAC 10% L- N

nom nom
Frequency 5060 Hz 5060 Hz
Circuit breakers 30 A 32 A
Power zones Two Two
Minimum power requirements l Three 30 A, single-phase drops per zone.

at customer site
l Two power zones require 6 drops, each drop rated for 30
A.
l PDU A and PDU B require three separate single-phase 30
A drops for each PDU.
a. L = line or phase, N = neutral, G = ground
AC power specifications 103

Table 30 Input power requirements - three-phase, North American, International, Australian
Specification North American 4-wire International 5-wire

connection connection
(3 L & 1 G)a (3 L & 1 N & 1 G)a
Input voltageb 200240 VAC 10% L- L 220240 VAC 10% L- N

nom nom
Frequency 5060 Hz 5060 Hz
Circuit breakers 50 A 32 A
Power zones Two Two
Minimum power requirements l Two 50 A, three-phase Two 32 A, three-phase drops

at customer site drops per bay. per bay.
l PDU A and PDU B require

one separate three-phase
Delta 50 A drops for
each.
a. L = line or phase, N = neutral, G = ground

b. An imbalance of AC input currents may exist on the three-phase power source feeding the
array, depending on the configuration. The customer's electrician must be alerted to this
possible condition to balance the phase-by-phase loading conditions within the customer's
data center.

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EMC VMAX3 Family

Site Planning Guide

VMAX 100K, VMAX 200K, VMAX 400K,

Published June 2017

Chapter 1 Pre-planning tasks 15

Chapter 2 Delivery and transportation 19

Chapter 4 Data Center Safety and Remote Support 35

Chapter 5 Physical weight and space 39

Chapter 6 Position Bays 43

System bay layouts.................................................................................... 44

Chapter 7 Power cabling, cords and connectors 55

Chapter 8 Third Party Racking Option 75

Chapter 9 Optional kits 85

Appendix A Best Practices for AC Power Connections 89

1 Typical airflow in a hot/cold aisle environment........................................................... 27

1 Typographical conventions used in this content..........................................................10

EMC VMAX Securing Kit Installation Guide

EMC VMAX Best Practices Guide for AC Power Connections

EMC VMAX Power-down/Power-up Procedure

Special notice conventions used in this document

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Presents information that is important, but not hazard-related.

Table 1 Typographical conventions used in this content

Bold Used for names of interface elements, such as names of windows,

Italic Used for full titles of publications referenced in text

Monospace italic Used for variables

[] Square brackets enclose optional values

| Vertical bar indicates alternate selections - the bar means or

{} Braces enclose content that the user must specify, such as x or y or

... Ellipses indicate nonessential information omitted from the example

Where to get help

Revision Description and/or change HYPERMAX

8.0 Modified power consumption and heat dissipation HYPERMAX OS

6.0 Updated wiring configuration diagrams and content for HYPERMAX OS

5.0 l Minor edits for consistency and readability. HYPERMAX OS

l Updated heat dissipation value for system bay 2 in a

The PDU AC power cords (single-phase and three-

4.1 l Update: Statement re: redundant PDUs. Q3 2015 Service

Table 2 Revision history (continued)

Revision Description and/or change HYPERMAX

l Updated rack diagram for third party rack

4.0 Updates: Q3 2015 Service

3.3 Updates: Q3 2015 Service

3.1 Update: Customer-to-system 3-phase connectors. Q2 2015 Service

3 Update: Environmental operating ranges table. 5977.250.189

2 Update: Dual-engine layout graphic. 5977.250.189

This chapter includes:

l Before you begin.................................................................................................16

Before you begin

Table 3 Before you begin

Task Comments and/or Provide

Table 3 Before you begin (continued)

Task Comments and/or Provide

l Power, cooling and ventilation, humidity control, floor

This chapter includes:

Delivery and transportation 19

Inform EMC of any labor union-based restrictions or security clearance requirements

Moving up and down inclines

Shipping and storage environmental requirements

Table 4 Shipping and storage environmental requirements

Temperature gradient 43.2 F/hr (24 C/hr)