HP Integrity rx7620 Server - User Service Guide, Sixth Edition

Space Requirements
This section contains information about space requirements for an HP Integrity rx7620 Server.
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.
Figure C-2 Cabinet Dimensions
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.
Clearance around the cabinets must be provided for proper cooling airflow through the equipment.
The service area space requirements, shown in Figure C-3, are minimum dimensions. If other
equipment is located so that it exhausts heated air near the cooling air intakes of the computer
system cabinets, larger space requirements are needed to keep ambient air intake to the computer
system cabinets within the specified temperature and humidity ranges.
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