HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Manual page 17

Chapter 2
Floor
Ensure the floor where the NetServer rack is to be installed is level.
Assess floor strength and ensure it is sufficient to support the type of rack you have
ordered. (See the rack documentation included with your rack.)
Ensure sufficient area to accommodate your rack, including up to 24 inches (61 cm) rear
door clearance.
Power
Correct size, type, and rating of receptacles, circuits, and circuit breakers; see the section
titled "Site Preparation: Circuit Breakers."
Locate close enough to power sources so that power cords will reach
If raised floor, need floor tile(s) with a cutout for cables, all posts electrically grounded
Facility for grounding each rack to earth connection, ensure earth ground continuity for
circuits to be used for rack mounted equipment
Environmental and Space Requirements
Must meet OSHA and HP specifications for safety and supportability (3 feet minimum
access in front and rear of cabinets)
Side access of 24 inches improves cable routing and management
24 hour air conditioning (68 - 72 F, 40 - 60% RH)
Table or work space big enough for console terminal and user guides
Bookshelf for documentation
Area to store equipment until time of installation
Ensure all equipment and/or shipping pallets can fit through doorways, hallways, and into
and out of elevators
Security
The LPr must be installed only in locations where access is restricted to technically
qualified personnel.
Use the lock on the rack to secure the LPr control panels.
Data and Voice Communications (Pre-Tested and Verified)
Voice phone located at system console terminal with cord long enough to reach all parts of
the rack installation
Phone line for remote support at each system
Ethernet, FDDI, Token Ring, or other standard
Connecting and Routing Cables to the HP NetServer LPr
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