Site Preparation Guide, Third Edition - Server Expansion Unit

Appendix A
General Site Preparation Guidelines
Environmental Elements
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Acoustics
Computer equipment and air-conditioning blowers cause computer rooms to be noisy. Ambient noise level in a
computer room can be reduced as follows:
• Dropped ceiling—Cover with a commercial grade of fire-resistant, acoustic-rated, fiberglass ceiling tile.
• Sound deadening—Cover the walls with curtains or other sound deadening material.
• Removable partitions—Use foam rubber models for most effectiveness.