CHAPTER 2
Site Planning
This chapter outlines the site planning requirements and basic safety requirements for the installation and use of the FC arrays, SATA arrays, and SATA Special Edition (SE) arrays. Complete a preinstallation worksheet and prepare the site for installation according to the worksheet details and the specified site planning requirements.
Review the details of this chapter before installing an array. Topics covered in this chapter are:
■“Customer Obligations” on page
■“Safety Precautions” on page
■“Environmental Requirements” on page
■“Electrical and Power Specifications” on page
■“Physical Specifications” on page
■“Layout Map” on page
■“Console and Other Requirements” on page
■“Preinstallation Worksheets” on page
Note – The SANnet II 200 FC, SATA, and SATA SE Array Release Notes list the supported operating systems, host platforms, and software.
2.1Customer Obligations
The customer is obliged to inform Dot Hill, Inc. of any and all ordinances and regulations that would affect installation.
Caution – When selecting an installation site for the FC, SATA, or the SATA SE arrays, choose a location that avoids excessive heat, direct sunlight, dust, or chemical exposure. Such exposure greatly reduces the product’s longevity and might void your warranty.
