TABLE 1-1 Checklist (2 of 3)

Requirements

Item

Check

Physical specifications

Has the server installation location been decided?

 

Does the installation floor layout satisfy the ventilation and maintenance

 

access requirements?

 

See Section 1.2.2, “System Installation (Space)” on page 1-12

 

Does the device layout guarantee that heated air vented from one

 

component does not enter an air intake of another component?

 

See Section 1.2.2, “System Installation (Space)” on page 1-12

Planning your access

Does the access route provide sufficient space for transport of the packed

route

devices? Have you confirmed that all route incline angles are within the

 

permitted range?

 

See Section 1.2.3, “Planning Your Access Route” on page 1-30

 

If a pallet jack is to be used, have you confirmed that the device weight is

 

within the load limit of the pallet jack?

 

See Section 1.2.3, “Planning Your Access Route” on page 1-30

 

If an elevator is to be used, have you confirmed that the elevator car is

 

wide enough for the device to be carried into it and that the device

 

weight is within the load limit of the elevator?

 

See Section 1.2.3, “Planning Your Access Route” on page 1-30

Stabilizing the cabinet

Have cabinet stabilization measures been considered?

 

See Section 1.2.4, “Cabinet Stabilization Measures” on page 1-31

Network specification

Do you clearly understand what data connections and feeds are required

 

for system startup and network connections?

 

See Section 1.2.5, “Planning Your Network Connection” on page 1-33

Environmental

Does the computer room air handling meet temperature and humidity

 

requirements?

 

See Section 2.1, “Environmental Requirements” on page 2-1

 

Can the computer room continuously satisfy environmental

 

requirements?

 

Is the computer room adequately equipped to extinguish a fire?

 

Is the computer room secured?

1-2SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Site Planning Guide • September 2007