HP MCS-200 User manual

HP Modular Cooling System 200
User Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs racks and rack products. This procedure is performed only by trained personnel.
HP assumes you are
qualified in performing installations and trained in recognizing hazards in rack products.
Part Number: 749805-002
February 2014
Edition: 2

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Contents 3
Contents
Overview..................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Configuration factors..................................................................................................................... 7
Optimum environment and site preparation .................................................................................................. 7
Safety information ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 8
MCS-200 kit contents................................................................................................................................. 8
Hardware kit contents................................................................................................................................ 9
Required tools........................................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the MCS-200 ............................................................................................................................ 10
Powering up and configuring the unit......................................................................................................... 13
Configuring the IP address through the web interface......................................................................... 22
Connecting water to the facility................................................................................................................. 25
Automatic Door Release Kit.......................................................................................................... 30
Automatic Door Release Kit Overview........................................................................................................ 30
Automatic Door Release Kit ...................................................................................................................... 30
Management module .................................................................................................................. 32
Management module overview ................................................................................................................. 32
Management module components ............................................................................................................. 33
Accessing the management module through a terminal emulation program..................................................... 34
Logging in through the terminal emulation program............................................................................ 34
Accessing the management module through the web interface ...................................................................... 34
Web interface requirements............................................................................................................ 35
Logging in through the web interface ............................................................................................... 35
Connecting an alarm device to the management module alarm relay............................................................. 37
Serial interface ........................................................................................................................... 38
HP Modular Cooling System Utility overview............................................................................................... 38
Main menu................................................................................................................................... 38
Configuring HyperTerminal....................................................................................................................... 43
Configuring Minicom............................................................................................................................... 44
Operator display ........................................................................................................................ 45
Operator display overview ....................................................................................................................... 45
Operator display components ......................................................................................................... 45
Warning and alarm messages ........................................................................................................ 45
Frequently asked questions .......................................................................................................... 54
MCS-200 frequently asked questions ......................................................................................................... 54
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 56
MCS-200 troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 56
Specifications............................................................................................................................. 57
MCS-200 specifications ........................................................................................................................... 57
Thermal and air flow performance................................................................................................... 58

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Environmental specifications ........................................................................................................... 58
HP 642 1200mm Rack specifications ........................................................................................................ 58
Replaceable parts and maintenance and service information ........................................................... 59
Obtaining replaceable parts..................................................................................................................... 59
Maintenance and service ......................................................................................................................... 59
Air and water heat exchanger maintenance...................................................................................... 59
Water quality and leveling requirements, and condensation management......................................... 60
Water quality requirements and specifications ............................................................................................ 60
Acceptable water quality specifications............................................................................................ 60
Frost damage................................................................................................................................ 61
Water precautions......................................................................................................................... 61
Plumbing materials to avoid............................................................................................................ 61
Leveling requirements............................................................................................................................... 62
Condensation management ...................................................................................................................... 62
Support and other resources ........................................................................................................ 63
Before you contact HP.............................................................................................................................. 63
HP contact information............................................................................................................................. 63
Customer Self Repair ............................................................................................................................... 63
Regulatory compliance notices ..................................................................................................... 71
Safety and regulatory compliance ............................................................................................................. 71
Acronyms and abbreviations........................................................................................................ 72
Documentation feedback ............................................................................................................. 73
Index......................................................................................................................................... 74

Overview 5
Overview
Introduction
The HP Modular Cooling System 200 is an air and water heat exchanger that removes high levels of excess
heat generated by equipment installed in HP racks. The installed equipment takes in cold air through the front
of the closed MCS-200 and uses the air for internal cooling. After the air has been warmed, the MCS-200
expels the air through the rear vents.
HP provides several components to complement or complete your MCS-200. For more information, see the
HP Modular Cooling System 200/100 Options Installation Guide.
The following illustrations include optional components.
Unit side view
Item Reference
1 Condensation pump
2 Condensation pump controller

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Item Reference
3 Control valve
4 Flow meter
5 Humidity sensor
6 Rear extension
7 Heat exchanger unit
8 TFT touchscreen display
9 Fan units (4 fans by default, 6 fans maximum)
10
Management module
Unit top view
NOTE: For easier viewing, the canopies were removed in the previous illustration.
Item Reference
1 Water module
2 Fan module
3 Condensation pump transformer 277v (optional)
4 AC transfer switch
5 Emergency door opening

Configuration factors 7
Configuration factors
Optimum environment and site preparation
CAUTION: Contaminated water might cause decreased cooling capacity or disruption in
service. The water flowing into the MCS-200 unit must meet the guidelines stated in the HP
Modular Cooling System 200/100 Site Preparation Guide. The MCS-200 warranty does not
cover damage caused by contaminated water.
IMPORTANT: Before you begin the installation process, review the HP Modular Cooling System
200/100 Site Preparation Guide.
To provide optimum performance with minimum maintenance, your unit must meet environmental
requirements.
The HP Modular Cooling System 200/100 Site Preparation Guide provides information about planning your
unit configuration efficiently and organizing your site location before delivery of your MCS-200 unit.
To route water lines to your MCS-200 unit, use one of the following methods:
•Through an opening in the raised floor
•Lying on top of the floor
•Through the top of the MCS-200 unit
For more information on routing the water lines, see the Hook Up Kit installation instructions in the HP
Modular Cooling System 200/100 Options Installation Guide.
Safety information
The HP Modular Cooling System is tested to the maximum pressure (PS) of 8 bar (116 PSI) without fluid
trapped inside by closed, external valves.
If valves are installed on the external pipe work that could potentially trap fluid inside the MCS-200 unit,
special precautions must be taken. To prevent severe plumbing failure due to extreme pressure, use an
expansion tank with a preinstalled safety valve in the plumbing circuit connected to the unit.

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Installation
MCS-200 kit contents
•MCS-200 unit installed on an HP Rack (1)
•Automatic Door Release kit (1)
•Rear plate cover (1)
•Condensation hose (blue) (1)
•Condensation hose (clear)* (1)
•Power cord, 4 m (13.1 ft), L6-20 to Walther Procon series A5 connector (2)
•Power cord, 4 m (13.1 ft), IEC-309 to Walther Procon series A5 connector (2)
•CAT5e cable, 7.62 m (25 ft) (1)
•USB program cable* (1)
•Access panel (1)
•Bracket (2)
•M6 trilobe flathead screw (2)
•M6 flathead screw (2)
*This item might ship preinstalled on the MCS-200 unit rather than in the standard kit contents package.

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Hardware kit contents
If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your HP authorized reseller.
Item Description Quantity
1 M6 screws 24
2 M6 cage nuts
Cage nut tool
24
1
3
T-25 bit socket
Allen key
1
1
4 Door/side panel key 2
5 Quarter turn hook and loop strap 10
6 Leveling pads 4
Extra hardware might be included for your convenience.
Required tools
The following tools are required for installation:
•Flat blade screwdriver
•#2 Phillips screwdriver
•Adjustable wrench
•T-25 Torx screwdriver
•T-30 Torx screwdriver
•Bubble level
•Hose wrenches (2)

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Installing the MCS-200
WARNING: The MCS-200 unit and rack are shipped together on a heavy duty shock pallet
weighing approximately 1600 kg (3600 lb). HP recommends hiring professional movers to move
the heavy duty shock pallet, remove the MCS-200 unit and rack from the pallet, and move the
MCS-200 unit and rack to the final location.
CAUTION: Contaminated water might cause decreased cooling capacity or disruption in
service. The water flowing into the MCS-200 unit must meet the guidelines stated in the HP
Modular Cooling System 200/100 Site Preparation Guide. The MCS-200 warranty does not
cover damage caused by contaminated water.
IMPORTANT: Because the MCS-200 unit consumes a large quantity of water, do not operate the
MCS-200 unit from a public water system such as one that supplies drinking water. For water
conservation purposes, to cool the MCS-200 unit, use only recycled water systems.
IMPORTANT: Before you begin the installation process, review the HP Modular Cooling System
200/100 Site Preparation Guide.
1. Install the HP Modular Cooling System Hook Up Kit.
2. Read the unpacking instructions on the MCS-200 packaging material.
3. Using four or more people, remove the MCS-200 unit and rack from the pallet.
4. Roll the MCS-200 unit and rack to the final location.
WARNING: To avoid tipping the MCS-200 unit over, make sure the leveling feet are lowered
when the MCS-200 is equipped, serviced, and operated.
5. To adjust the leveling feet and level the MCS-200 unit, use a bubble level.

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6. Plug the network cable into the RJ-45 connector on the transfer switch in the top of MCS-200 unit.
7. Plug the other end of the network cable into your network connection outlet.
WARNING: Before you connect the power cords to a power source, be sure that the unit is
properly grounded for potential equalization caused by high leakage current.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the power cords into a power supply.
8. Plug the primary power cord into the power connector on the left at the power distribution inside the
MCS-200 unit.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
•Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
•
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.
•Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
•Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it.
Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from
the storage system.
9. If you are using a secondary power cord, plug it into the power connector on the right.
10. Guide the other ends of the power cords through the MCS-200, and then plug them into an appropriate
power source.
11. Install the Automatic Door Release kit hardware. For more information, see the HP Modular Cooling
System 200/100 Rack Options Installation Guide.

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12. If the rear extension is installed, this step is optional. Using two M6 trilobe flathead screws, secure the
two brackets to the MCS-200 unit frame. For more details on how to install the brackets, see the HP
Modular Cooling System 200/100 Options Installation Guide.
13. Align the access panel with the two brackets.
14. Using two M6 flathead screws, secure the access panel to the brackets on the MCS-200 unit frame.
Powering up and configuring the unit

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
•Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
•Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all
times.
•Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.
•Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it.
Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from
the storage system.
1. Plug the power cord into an appropriate power source in accordance with your local electrical
connection standards.
2. Connect the network cable to your network infrastructure.
NOTE: If you have a DHCP server, you can change the IP address through the web interface
instead of through the virtual serial port. For more information, see "Configuring the IP address
through the web interface."
3. If you are connecting through the virtual serial port with the provided USB cable, then you must
download and install the USB driver, available from the HP website (http://www.hp.com).
4. Using the USB cable provided, connect a PC to the USB port on the management module.
5. If your Windows operating system does not prompt you to install a driver, you must install it manually
through the device manager and locate the downloaded driver.
6. Access the management module through a terminal emulation program, such as Minicom or
HyperTerminal ("Configuring HyperTerminal" on page 43).
7. Confirm that you have set the following parameters to access a terminal emulation program:
oBits per second: 9600
oData bits: 8
oParity: none
oStop bits: 1
oFlow control: none
8. Log in to the HP Modular Cooling System Configuration Utility:
a. In the login field, enter the user name. The default user name is Admin.

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b. In the password field, enter the password. The default password is Admin. The Main Menu screen
appears.
9. Enter the product ID and serial number on the 1 Network Configuration line. The product ID and
10-digit serial number are located on a label inside the rear MCS-200 unit door.

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a. From the Main Menu screen, select 3 Factory Default. and press Enter. The Default Product
Identification screen appears.
b. To set the product ID, select 2 Product ID MCS and press Enter.
c. To set the serial number, select 3 Serial Number MCS and press Enter.
d. To return to the Main Menu screen, press Esc.
10. Change the DHCP configuration, and then enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway:

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a. From the Main Menu screen, select 1 Network Configuration and press Enter. The Menu
Network Configuration screen appears.

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b. Select 1 IP Configuration and press Enter. The IP Configuration screen appears.
c. To disable DHCP, select 4 Enable/Disable DHCP and press Enter.
d. Select 1 IP Address, and then enter the new IP address.
e. Select 2 IP Subnet mask, and then enter the IP subnet mask.
f. Select 3 IP Def. Router, and then enter the gateway.
11. Activate the values:

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a. Return to the Main Menu Network Configuration screen.
b. Select 4 Activate Actual Values and press Enter.
c. To reboot, at the prompt, enter y. You must reboot to activate the IP settings, product ID, and serial
number values.
12. Access the Management module through the web interface:
a. Launch a supported browser. The browser window appears.
b. In the Address field (Microsoft® Internet Explorer) or the Location field (Firefox Mozilla), enter
http://ipaddress (where ipaddress is the IP address of the management module).
The login screen appears.
13. Log in through the web interface:
a. Enter the user name in the User Name field. The default user name is Admin.
b. Enter the password in the Password field. The default password is Admin.

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c. Click Sign In.
14. Click Setup>Accounts, and then change the default Web Admin and Web User passwords.
15. Click Save Settings.
16. Optional, but HP-recommended: Click Setup>Management>Remote Access, and then select SSL
Enable.