HP 10622 Best practices for HP 10000 Series and HP 10000 G2 Series Racks - Page 30

Site preparation for receiving Integrated Racks To determine if a configured rack is suitable for shipment, be sure to examine the receiving facility site conditions. Circumstances requiring special handling of the rack, such as inadequate door height clearance or having to move the rack in a horizontal orientation, may justify a decision to install components after the moving process. The specialized, air-ride, padded-van carriers usually have the ability to perform site surveys. Among other elements, the site survey should address the following in general terms: • What are the hours the facility is open for deliveries? Can delivery be done during the day during normal business hours? • Are appointments required? • Does the receiving dock require union labor? Is there a site contact? • Are there any security or building access issues? Is there a site contact? • Does the facility have a dock? Is the delivery dock a standard raised dock? Can a 48-foot trailer gain access? Are there any restrictions on the size, length, width or height, of the truck permitted? • On what floor in building will the equipment be installed? This information is in consideration of height and width clearances along the way: doors, light fixtures, cable trays, sprinkler heads, elevators, etc. • What are the door height clearances (width and height) for freight elevators, doorways, or other obstacles? • If equipment is not going on the first floor, is there an elevator? If yes, what is the weight capacity of the elevator? • Is the path from the loading dock to the computer room robust enough to support the weight of the configured rack? • Is there a delivery/unpacking/staging area? Does the customer allow cardboard boxes and/or other packing material in the computer room? Does the customer have a detrash requirement, for example is complete trash removal 1 or 2 days after install required? • Is there a raised floor or are there any thresholds of concern? If there is a raised floor, how deep? Is there a ramp? What sort of equipment maneuvering is required to gain access? Are there special equipment needs, for example, will any stair walkers, lifters, cranes, ramps, steel plates or floor covers be required to place the equipment in the computer room? NOTE HP does not advocate tipping loaded racks to navigate height restricted doorways. • Will the rack be removed from the pallet at a location other than the final installation location? • Is movement across rough surfaces likely? General considerations (all shipments) Before beginning these procedures, please understand and follow these precautions. 28