Contents 3
Contents
Introduction
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About this document
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Related documentation
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General site preparation guidelines
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ASHRAE guidelines for site planning
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HP site planning assistance
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Site planning considerations
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Computer room preparation
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Cooling requirements
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Basic air conditioning equipment requirements
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Air conditioning system guidelines
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Air conditioning system types
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Basic air distribution systems
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Air conditioning system specifications
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Air conditioning ducts
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Cabling requirements
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Floor loading
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Raised floor loading
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Average floor loading
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Computer room safety
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Installation and maintenance precautions
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Fire protection
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Fire suppression
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Lighting requirements for equipment servicing
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Working space for component access
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Environmental requirements
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Environmental elements
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Humidity level
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Dust and pollution
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Metallic particulate contamination
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Electrostatic discharge prevention
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Acoustic noise specification
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Recommended operating environment
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Airflow requirements
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Blanking panels
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HP Rack Airflow Optimization Kit
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Space requirements
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Delivery space requirements
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Operational space requirements
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Equipment clearance and floor loading
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Floor plan grid
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HP BladeSystem enclosure environmental specifications
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Rack and accessory footprints
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Front door clearance
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Best practices for deployment in rows
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