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| Q1. |
What is new and different about the HP Parallel 3 Phase Uninterruptible Power Systems, compared to the other HP UPSs? |
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Housed in a single industry standard 42U, the R36000/3 provides more power protection per U (1.66 kilowatts/U) than other UPS systems. This allows you the most power back up, as well as leaving you with more rack space for your servers, storage and networking equipment. On-line On Demand technology provides maximum efficiency while UPS paralleling provides redundancy and expansion capability unmatched in the industry. |
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| Q2. |
What is UPS paralleling? |
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Each RP12000/3 UPS Module is actually a full UPS, including all electronics, batteries and bypass modules. UPS paralleling allows multiple RP1200/3 UPS modules to attached together to form a larger capacity UPS. When paralleled, each UPS module acts as a back up to every other UPS module in the configuration. The loose of any component, or even an entire module, will not interrupt the operation of the RP36000/3. |
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| Q3. |
What is On-line On Demand technology? |
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HP 3 Phase Uninterruptible Power Systems operate in line interactive mode during general use to maximize efficiency and minimize heat output. If input voltage fluctuates outside of the established range, such as if a generator comes on line, the UPS switches to double conversion on-line more to provide the cleanest power possible. This hybrid technology provides 97% efficiency in standard mode; even with output loads as low as 40% of maximum. |
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| Q4. |
How many models of the HP Parallel Uninterruptible Power Systems are there? |
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There are two bases models and two UPS expansion modules:
- R36000/3 UPS NA (200-208 VAC)
- R36000/3 UPS International (200-208 VAC)
- RP12000/3 UPS Module NA (220-240 VAC)
- RP12000/3 UPS Module International (220-240 VAC)
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| Q5. |
How do you connect the HP Parallel UPS to facility power? |
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The RP36000/3 uses a power bus bar in the back of the rack. The bus bar is connected to facility power through a hard wired a 225amp 3 phase Wye circuit. Each RP12000/3 UPS Module plugs into the bus bar. Smaller amperage feeds can be used but will not provide for maximum expansion capability. |
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| Q6. |
How do you connect equipment to the HP Parallel UPS? |
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The power bus bar also carried current out of the RP3600/3 UPS and can be hard wired to a circuit breaker panel or other distribution box. Output modules can also be used on each UPS Module to provide two L15-30 per RP1200/3 UPS Module. If using the HP Power Distribution Rack (PDR) two RP36000/3 UPS can be connected to provide redundant power to several racks. For more information on the HP PDR please go to http://www.hp.com/go/pdr. |
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| Q7. |
Can you tell me more about the Output Modules? |
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The output modules attach to the rear of each of the RP12000/3 and provide two L15-30 connections. Rack next to the RP36000/3 can connect directly to the output modules using HP 3 Phase PDUs that have L15-30 inlet cords. Rack further away would use a L15-30 jumper cord to reach the UPS. Because of the UPS Paralleling technology, even the lose of a UPS module will not drop the load on the output module attached to it. Part number AF440A has 2x L15-30 for North America and part number AF441A has 2x IEC 16a, 3 phase connectors for international use. |
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| Q8. |
How do I connect an output module to a PDU in a separate rack? |
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Three phase jumper cords are available in 5, 10, and 15ft length to reach from the HP Parallel UPS to a three phase PDU inside the rack. When using jumper cords it is recommended that they be run overhead in rack top cable trays. |
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| Q9. |
Which Power Distribution Units (PDUs) are compatible with the Output Modules? |
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HP recommends the HP Monitored PDUs, model number S1324 and S2324 for North America and S1316 and S2316 for international models. The HP 3 Phase Modular PDU core only units can also be used. |
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| Q10. |
How many ERM's do the HP Parallel UPS support? |
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You may add up to 4 Extended Runtime Modules to each RP12000/3 UPS module. Each ERM is only 3U in size. Due to the weight of the ERMs they should be placed is a separate rack next to the RP3600/3 UPS. The ERM part number is AF434A (one part number worldwide). |
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| Q11. |
How do I manage the HP 3 Phase Uninterruptible Power Systems? |
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The HP UPS Management Module is included and provides remote management through a standard web browser without the need for a dedicated management server. For more information please see the following link. http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/power-protection/software/module/ups/index.html
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