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Chapter 3. Planning

In this chapter we discuss topics you need to consider before you finalize the configuration of your x440 system and before you begin implementing the system. The topics covered are:

￿System hardware

￿Cabling and connectivity

￿Storage considerations

￿Server partitioning and consolidation

￿Operating system considerations

￿Application considerations

￿Rack installation

￿Power considerations

￿Solution Assurance Review

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