Site Preparation Guide, Second Edition - HP Integrity cx2620 Server

Raceway Systems (electrical conduits) (LAHJ).................................................................................26
Building Distribution.....................................................................................................................26
Grounding Systems............................................................................................................................26
Power Distribution Safety Grounding (LAHJ)..................................................................................26
Cabinet Performance Grounding (High Frequency Ground).............................................................27
Raised Floor “High Frequency Noise” Grounding...........................................................................27
Equipment Grounding Implementation Details...............................................................................28
System Installation Guidelines.............................................................................................................29
Wiring Connections.......................................................................................................................29
Data Communications Cables.........................................................................................................29
Environmental Elements...........................................................................................................................29
Synopsis.............................................................................................................................................29
Air Quality....................................................................................................................................29
Airflow.........................................................................................................................................30
Equipment Orientation..................................................................................................................30
Electrostatic Discharge...................................................................................................................30
Cellular Telephone and Wireless Usage...........................................................................................31
Comprehensive Discussion..................................................................................................................31
Computer Room Preparation...............................................................................................................31
Airflow..............................................................................................................................................31
Row Orientation............................................................................................................................32
Dust and Pollution Control............................................................................................................32
Metallic Particulate Contamination.................................................................................................32
Cooling Requirements.........................................................................................................................33
Basic Air Conditioning Equipment Requirements............................................................................33
Air Conditioning System Guidelines...............................................................................................33
Air Conditioning System Types......................................................................................................34
Basic Air Distribution Systems.......................................................................................................34
Air Conditioning System Specifications..........................................................................................35
Air Conditioning Ducts..................................................................................................................35
Humidity Level..................................................................................................................................35
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention..............................................................................................35
Humidity Levels Influence the Creation of Static Charges......................................................................35
Relative Humidity..............................................................................................................................36
Static Protection Measures...................................................................................................................36
Acoustics...........................................................................................................................................36
Facility Characteristics..............................................................................................................................36
Floor Loading.....................................................................................................................................36
Floor Loading Terms......................................................................................................................36
Raised Floor Loading.....................................................................................................................37
Average Floor Loading..................................................................................................................37
Typical Raised Floor Site................................................................................................................37
Windows............................................................................................................................................38
Space Requirements.................................................................................................................................38
Delivery Space Requirements..............................................................................................................38
Operational Space Requirements.........................................................................................................38
Floor Plan Grid...................................................................................................................................39
Power Plug Configuration........................................................................................................................39
Conversion Factors and Formulas.............................................................................................................42
Example of an Installation Schedule..........................................................................................................43
Sample Site Inspection Checklist...............................................................................................................43
Delivery Survey.......................................................................................................................................46
A Physical and Environmental Specifications...............................................................49
Glossary............................................................................................................................51
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