Pre-installation checklists
Site preparation checklist
Table 14 is a site preparation checklist. For each item, check Yes or No in the appropriate column. If answering No, include a comment and the date. A No answer means that an alternative might be required.
Table 14: Site preparation checklist
| Area/ |
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| Comment/ |
Item | condition | Yes | No | Date |
Facility considerations
1Is there a completed floor plan, including a detailed location of the MCS 5042 relative to the floor tile breaks and supports?
2Is there adequate space for maintenance needs? HP recommends a clearance at a minimum of 1219 mm (48 inches) for the front and a minimum of 914 mm (36 inches) minimum at the rear.
3Is access to the site or computer room restricted?
4Is the computer room structurally complete? Expected date of completion?
5Is a raised floor installed and in good condition?
6Is the raised floor system, including needed cutouts, able to adequately support the fully loaded rack and MCS?
7Are there channels or cutouts for cable routing?
8Is there a network line available?
9Is a telephone line available?
10Are floor tiles in good condition and properly braced?
11Is there a leak detector for the chilled water system? (external to the MCS 5042)
Power and lighting considerations
12Are there AC outlets available for servicing needs? (for example, laptop)
13Does the input voltage correspond to MCS 5042 specifications?
14Is dual source power used? If so, identify types and evaluate grounding.
15Does the input frequency correspond to equipment specifications?
16Is power conditioning equipment installed?
17Is there a dedicated branch circuit for equipment?
18Is the dedicated branch circuit less than 22.86 m (75 feet) away?
19Are the input circuit breakers sized to protect their respective receptacles for equipment loads?
Safety considerations
20Is there an emergency power shutoff switch?
21Is there a telephone available for emergency purposes?
22Is there a fire protection system in the computer room?
23Is antistatic flooring installed?
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