Site Preparation Guide - HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade

General Site Preparation Guidelines
Space Requirements
Chapter 2
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Table 2-3 lists specifications for the Tate Access Floors Series 800 raised floor system.
Windows
Avoid housing computers in a room with windows. Sunlight entering a computer room may cause problems.
Magnetic tape storage media is damaged if exposed to direct sunlight. Also, the heat generated by sunlight
places an additional load on the cooling system.
Space Requirements
This section contains information about space requirements for a server blade installation. This data should
be used as the basic guideline for space plan developments. Other factors, such as airflow, lighting, and
equipment space requirements must also be considered.
Delivery Space Requirements
There should be enough clearance to move equipment safely from the receiving area to the computer room.
Permanent obstructions, such as pillars or narrow doorways, can cause equipment damage.
Delivery plans should include the possible removal of walls or doors.
Operational Space Requirements
Other factors must be considered along with the basic equipment dimensions. Reduced airflow around
equipment causes overheating, which can lead to equipment failure. Therefore, the location and orientation of
air conditioning ducts, as well as airflow direction, are important. Obstructions to equipment intake or
exhaust airflow must be eliminated.
The locations of lighting fixtures and utility outlets affect servicing operations. Plan equipment layout to take
advantage of lighting and utility outlets. Do not forget to include clearance for opening and closing equipment
doors.
Table 2-3 Typical Raised Floor Specifications
Item
a
a. From Table 2-2 on page 20
Rating
Dead load
7 lb/ft
2
(34.2 kg/m
2
)
Live load
313 lb/ft
2
(1528.3 kg/m
2
)
Concentrated load
b
b. With 0.08 in (0.2 cm) of span maximum deflection
1250 lb (567 kg)
Ultimate load 4,000 lb (1814 kg) per panel
Rolling load 400 lb (181 kg)
Average floor load 500 lb (227 kg)