Table of Contents
1 General Site Preparation Guidelines
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Electrical Factors
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Synopsis
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AC Electrical Distribution System
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AC Power Quality Devices
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UPS Recommendations
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Power Consumption
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Grounding Systems
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Comprehensive Discussion
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Computer Room Safety
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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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Cabinet Recommendations
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Working Space for Server Access
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Power Consumption
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Electrical Load Requirements (Circuit Breaker Sizing)
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Power Quality
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Sources of Voltage Fluctuations
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Power System Protection
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Distribution Hardware
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Wire Selection
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Raceway Systems (Electrical Conduits) (LAHJ)
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Building Distribution
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Grounding Systems
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Power Distribution Safety Grounding (LAHJ)
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Main Building Electrical Ground
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Electrical Conduit Ground
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Power Panel Ground
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Computer Safety Ground
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Dual Power Source Grounding
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Cabinet Performance Grounding (High-Frequency Intercabinet Ground)
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Raised Floor “High-Frequency Noise” Grounding
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Equipment Grounding Implementation Details
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System Installation Guidelines
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Wiring Connections
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Data Communications Cables
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Environmental Elements
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Synopsis
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Air Quality
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Airflow
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Equipment Orientation
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): Source of Greatest Failure Rate Without Detection
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Cellular Telephone and Wireless Usage
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Comprehensive Discussion
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Computer Room Preparation
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Airflow
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Row Orientation
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Dust and Pollution Control
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Metallic Particulate Contamination
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Cooling Requirements
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