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Electrical Load Requirements (Circuit Breaker Sizing)

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Appendix A “System Specifications and Requirements” summarizes electrical power load (KVA input) requirements for this HP server but additional capacity should be added for equipment upgrading or expansion.

It is good practice to derate power distribution systems for one or more of the following reasons:

  • To avoid nuisance tripping from load shifts or power transients, circuit protection devices should never be run above 80% of their DC current ratings.

  • Safety agencies derate most power connectors to 80% of their DC current ratings.

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