HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 User Guide, Sixth Edition - HP Integrity Superdo - Page 160

Site Preparation Facility Guidelines Facility Guidelines This section describes facility characteristics and provides guidelines for preparing the computer room. • "Facility Characteristics" on page 148 discusses architectural issues. • "Space Requirements" on page 151 discusses the amount of floor space required by the components. NOTE Refer to Appendix C for templates to aid in locating caster contact area and caster/leveling foot centers. Templates are also provided to locate required cutouts for cable routing. Facility Characteristics This section contains information about facility characteristics that must be considered for the installation or operation of a Superdome server. Facility characteristics are: • Floor loading • Windows • Altitude effects Floor Loading The computer room floor must be able to support the total weight of the installed computer system as well as the weight of the individual cabinets as they are moved into position. Floor loading is usually not an issue in non-raised-floor installations. The information presented in this section is directed toward raised-floor installations. NOTE Any floor system under consideration for a Superdome server installation should be verified by an appropriate floor system consultant. Raised-Floor Loading Raised-floor loading is a function of the manufacturer's load specification and the positioning of the equipment relative to the raised-floor grid. While Hewlett-Packard cannot assume responsibility for determining the suitability of a particular raised-floor system, information and illustrations are provided for the customer or local agencies to determine installation requirements. The following guidelines are recommended: • Because many raised-floor systems do not have grid stringers between floor stands, the lateral support for the floor stands depends on adjacent panels being in place. To avoid compromising this type of floor system while gaining under floor access, remove only one floor panel at a time. • Larger floor grids (bigger panels) are generally rated for lighter loads. CAUTION Do not install any raised-floor system until you have carefully examined it to verify that it is adequate to support the appropriate installation. 148 Chapter 5