HP Integrity rx2620 Site Preparation Guide. First Edition - HP Integrity rx262 - Page 31

General Site Preparation Guidelines Space Requirements Table 2-3 Typical Raised Floor Specifications (Continued) Itema Rating Average floor load 500 lb (227 kg) a. From Table 2-2 on page 29 b. With 0.08 in (0.2 cm) of span maximum deflection Windows Avoid housing computers in a room with windows. Sunlight entering a computer room may cause problems. Magnetic tape storage media is damaged if exposed to direct sunlight. Also, the heat generated by sunlight places an additional load on the cooling system. Space Requirements This section contains information about space requirements for an hp Integrity rx2620 Server. This data should be used as the basic guideline for space plan developments. Other factors, such as airflow, lighting, and equipment space requirements must also be considered. Delivery Space Requirements There should be enough clearance to move equipment safely from the receiving area to the computer room. Permanent obstructions, such as pillars or narrow doorways, can cause equipment damage. Delivery plans should include the possible removal of walls or doors. Operational Space Requirements Other factors must be considered along with the basic equipment dimensions. Reduced airflow around equipment causes overheating, which can lead to equipment failure. Therefore, the location and orientation of air conditioning ducts, as well as airflow direction, are important. Obstructions to equipment intake or exhaust airflow must be eliminated. CAUTION Venting holes in the covers or side panels must not be blocked. Proper airflow is required to prevent overheating of the unit. The locations of lighting fixtures and utility outlets affect servicing operations. Plan equipment layout to take advantage of lighting and utility outlets. Do not forget to include clearance for opening and closing equipment doors. Clearance around the cabinets must be provided for proper cooling airflow through the equipment. If other equipment is located so that it exhausts heated air near the cooling air intakes of the hp Integrity rx2620 Server cabinets, larger space requirements are needed to keep ambient air intake to the hp Integrity rx2620 Server cabinets within the specified temperature and humidity ranges. Space planning should also include the possible addition of equipment or other changes in space requirements. Equipment layout plans should also include provisions for the following: Chapter 2 31