2.4 Electrical Power Requirements

Exalogic Machine can operate effectively over a wide range of voltages and frequencies. However, it must have a reliable power source. Damage may occur if the ranges are exceeded. Electrical disturbances such as the following may damage Exalogic Machine:

  • Fluctuations caused by brownouts

  • Wide and rapid variations in input voltage levels or in input power frequency

  • Electrical storms

  • Faults in the distribution system, such as defective wiring

To protect your Exalogic machine from such disturbances, you should have a dedicated power distribution system, power-conditioning equipment, as well as lightning arresters or power cables to protect from electrical storms.

Each rack has two pre-installed power distribution units (PDUs). The PDUs accept different power sources. You must specify the type of PDU that is correct for your data center.

Table 2-4 lists the PDU low voltage requirements.

Table 2-4 PDU Requirements for Low Voltage

Specification 15 kVA, 1 ph 15 kVA, 3 ph 22 kVA, 1 ph 24 kVA, 3 ph

Phase

1 ph

3 ph

1 ph

3 ph

Market Part Number

6442A

6440A

7100873

XSR-24K-IEC309-4P

Manufacturing Part Number

597-0566-01

597-0564-01

7018123

594-5596-01

Voltage

200-240 VAC 1ph

200-240 VAC 3ph

200-240 VAC 1ph

200-240 VAC 3ph

Amps Per PDU

72A (3 × 24A)

69A (3 × 23A)

110.4 (3x36.8A)

120A (6 × 20A)

Outlets

42 C13, 6 C19

42 C13, 6 C19

42 C13, 6 C19

42 C13, 6 C19

Number of Inputs

3x30A, 1 ph

1x60A, 3 ph

3 x50A 1 ph

2x60A, 3 ph

Current

24A max. per input

40A max. per phase

36.8A per input

34.6A max. per phase

Data Center Receptacle

NEMA L6-30R

IEC309-3P4W-IP67

(60A, 250V, AC, 3 ph)

IEC309 60A 3ph 4 Wire

Hubbell HBL460R/C9W or equivalent.

Hubbell CS8265C

IEC309-3P4W-IP67

(60A, 250V, AC, 3 ph)

IEC309 60A 3ph 4 Wire

Hubbell HBL460R/C9W or equivalent.

Number of Outlets Per Rack

6

2

6

4

Table 2-5 lists the PDU high voltage requirements.

Table 2-5 PDU Requirements for High Voltage

Specification 15 kVA, 3 ph 22 kVA, 1 ph 24 kVA, 3 ph

Phase

3 ph

1 ph

3 ph

Market Part Number

6441A

7100874

XSR-24K-IEC309-5P

Manufacturing Part Number

597-0565-01

7018124

594-5600-01

Voltage

220/380-240/415 VAC 3ph

200-240 VAC 1ph

220/380-240/415 VAC 3ph

Amps Per PDU

62.7 A (3 × 20.9A)

96A (3x32A)

109A (6 × 18.1A)

Outlets

42 C13, 6 C19

42 C13, 6 C19

42 C13, 6 C19

Number of Inputs

1x25A, 3 ph

3 x 32A 1 ph

2x25A, 3 ph

Current

24A max. per input

32 A per input

18 A max. per input

Data Center Receptacle

IEC 309-4P5W-IP44

(32A, 400V, AC, 3ph)

IEC309 32A 3ph 5 Wire Hubbell HBL532R/C9W or equivalent.

IEC 309-2P3W-IP44 (32A, 250V, AC, 3ph)

IEC309 32A 1ph 3 Wire Hubbell HBL332R/C9W or equivalent.

IEC 309-4P5W-IP44 (32A, 400V, AC, 3ph)

IEC309 32A 3ph 5 Wire Hubbell HBL532R/C9W or equivalent.

Number of Outlets Per Rack

2

6

4

2.4.1 Facility Power Requirements

Electrical work and installations must comply with applicable local, state, or national electrical codes. Contact your facilities manager or qualified electrician to determine what type of power is supplied to the building.

To prevent catastrophic failures, design the input power sources to ensure adequate power is provided to the PDUs. Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the PDU. When planning for power distribution requirements, balance the power load between available AC supply branch circuits. In the United States and Canada, ensure that the overall system AC input current load does not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating.

PDU power cords are 4 m (13.12 feet) long, and 1 to 1.5 m (3.3 to 4.9 feet) of the cord will be routed within the rack cabinet. The installation site AC power receptacle must be within 2 m (6.6 feet) of the rack.

2.4.2 Circuit Breaker Requirements

To prevent catastrophic failures, the design of your power system must ensure that adequate power is provided to all of the compute nodes. Use dedicated AC breaker panels for all power circuits that supply power to the compute nodes. Electrical work and installations must comply with applicable local, state, or national electrical codes. Compute nodes require electrical circuits to be grounded to the Earth.

In addition to circuit breakers, provide a stable power source, such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to reduce the possibility of component failures. If computer equipment is subjected to repeated power interruptions and fluctuations, then it is susceptible to a higher rate of component failure.

Note:

Circuit breakers are supplied by the customer. One circuit breaker is required for each power cord.

2.4.3 Grounding Guidelines

The cabinets for the Exalogic machine are shipped with grounding-type power cords (three-wire). Always connect the cords to grounded power outlets. Because different grounding methods are used, depending on location, check the grounding type, and refer to documentation, such as IEC documents, for the correct grounding method. Ensure that the facility administrator or qualified electrical engineer verifies the grounding method for the building, and performs the grounding work.