HP 3PAR StoreServ 7450 Storage Site Planning Manual

2 General Site Planning
Successful installation of the HP 3PAR StoreServ 7450 Storage system requires careful planning
and supervision in collaboration with authorized HP representatives. Proper planning will help
provide for a more efficient installation and greater reliability, availability, and serviceability. The
chapter includes general recommendations for physical planning and site preparation for the
storage system installation.
Customer Responsibilities
The customer must provide any hardware required to host the remote support software when
deploying a Virtual Service Processor. For scheduled service calls, the customer shall make the
Virtual Service Processor available to HP for remedial activities at the agreed-upon time. The
customer is responsible for maintaining the appropriate HP 3PAR Remote Support Technology with
a secure connection to HP and any passwords required to access the local network and Virtual
Service Processor. The customer is responsible for providing all necessary resources in accordance
with the HP 3PAR Service Processor Release Notes in order to enable the delivery of the service
and options. Please contact a local HP representative for further details on requirements,
specifications, and exclusions.
Pre-Installation Planning
When planning and preparing for the installation of a storage system, you assume the following
responsibilities:
• Providing suitable space for unpacking, installing, and operating the storage system
• Maintaining the proper environmental conditions for the storage system
• Providing adequate power facilities for the storage system
• Supplying the network connections and external cabling required by the storage system
• Enabling the appropriate HP 3PAR remote support strategy
NOTE: Electronic equipment has special packing for shipping and receives special handling
during transportation. HP is responsible for the manufacturing environment and packaging for
shipping.
For optimal performance at a specific location, storage systems require controlled environmental
conditions that can best be facilitated through raised flooring and under-floor air conditioning. It
is the customer's responsibility to monitor this environment to ensure continued conformance with
the recommended environmental specifications. Refer to “Structural/Environmental Considerations”
(page 17) for specific information concerning server room environments.
Adequate power is necessary for the reliable functioning of electronic equipment and for the safety
of the customer's installation. The customer is responsible for procuring, installing, and maintaining
adequate power to the equipment. Refer to “Power Requirements” (page 21) for input electrical
power and grounding requirements.
All pre-installation activities should be scheduled and completed before the equipment is delivered.
The pre-installation process includes the following:
• Hardware configuration planning, such as system component layout and drive allocation
• Networking and cabling topics, such as storage system and SP network topologies, internal
system cabling configurations, and cabling of connected host computers
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