Site Preparation Guide, Third Edition - Server Expansion Unit

Appendix A

General Site Preparation Guidelines

Space Requirements

• Access to air-conditioning ducts, filters, lighting, and electrical power hardware

• Power conditioning equipment

• Cabinets for cleaning materials

• Maintenance area and spare parts

Floor Plan Grid

A floor plan grid is used to plan the location of equipment in the computer room. In addition to its use for

planning, the floor plan grid should also be used when planning the locations of the following items:

• Air-conditioning vents

• Lighting fixtures

• Utility outlets

•Doors

• Access areas for power wiring and air-conditioning filters

• Equipment cable routing