HP 3PAR StoreServ 7450 Storage Site Planning Manual

The following are suggested site planning tasks to be completed prior to the delivery and installation
of the selected storage system.
• Prepare a preliminary layout of the subsystem installation.
• Review the power and the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) requirements.
• Order any additional support equipment indicated by the power and HVAC review.
• Work with the appropriate HP representative to ensure that all system units in the specified
configuration and all cables of the required length have been ordered.
• Make a final layout of the installation and review the layout with your HP representative.
• Select key personnel and arrange for training with your HP representative.
• Verify the electrical service wiring has been installed at the predetermined location before
installing the storage system. Refer to the respective product specifications for detailed
requirements.
• Verify any additional support equipment is properly installed and operational.
Prior to installation, review the packaging to make sure the goods have not been tampered with.
When unpacking the equipment, verify the delivered shipment of all the equipment is correct. Refer
to the packing slip and the SKUs with the shipment. Complete the installation checklist. See “Storage
System Installation Checklist” (page 37). Also, prepare the following checkpoints with your local
Sales Representative or Systems Engineer:
• Contact information for customer personnel and for HP technical sales, support, and service
personnel
• Implementation project plan
• Configuration information for the storage system to be installed, including system configuration
diagrams
• Shipping and delivery details and requirements
• Management workstation, SP, and network information
• Description of the environment
• Volume and RAID level planning information
• Additional notes and comments about installation
• Current support matrix
• System technical specifications
• Systems Acceptance Certificate
Storage System Rack Shipping Containers
A separate shipping container holds each storage system rack. The drive and node enclosure
shipping containers hold a maximum of 24 drives. Examine the delivered package for obvious
damage or signs of tampering and notify both HP and the carrier of any issues.
Shipping container measurements are as follows:
• Rack crate container: 85.35 x 50.87 x 35.43 inch (216.80 x 129.20 x 90 cm)
Approximate shipping weight: 1606 lb (728 kg)
• Drive enclosure container: Height 13 inch (33.1 cm) x Width 11 inch (28 cm) x Depth 27
inch (68.6 cm)
Approximate shipping weight: 33.8 lb (15.4 kg)
Storage System Rack Shipping Containers 15