Installation planning
This chapter addresses the physical layout of a Blue Gene/Q configuration including ac power requirements, cooling needs, and basic system information.
Because Blue Gene/Q is so unique, there are several atypical requirements for the data center that will house the unit.
•Power: Each Blue Gene/Q rack has a maximum input power consumption of 106 kVA. Therefore, the magnitude of the electrical infrastructure is much larger than typical equipment.
•Cooling: Because of the large load, each rack is cooled by air and water. The ...
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