Introduction to NonStop Operations Management

The Operations and Support Areas
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Office Environments
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Plan the computer room layout to increase the efficiency of work flow and personnel
traffic.
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To allow for growth, consider selecting a computer room that provides enough space
for the initial installation as well as for future expansion.
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If sensitive information is displayed or stored in the computer room, cover computer
room windows. Uncovered windows might allow unauthorized personnel to obtain
information.
Office Environments
Follow these guidelines when selecting a location for your systems in an office area:
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Ensure that the intended equipment location allows enough room for both the
equipment and any needed furniture.
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Plan the cabling layout so that the cables do not impede traffic, that they are
protected from damage, and that they are installed in accordance with all safety
standards and regulations.
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Ensure that environmental requirements (temperature, humidity, and latitude) meet
system specifications. If there will be many people and systems in the same room,
you might need more air conditioning than is normally used in offices.
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Ensure that electrical power meets system specifications. Determine whether you
need to add power surge suppressors to protect your systems from abrupt changes in
power. (Many systems come with built-in surge suppression.)
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Install dust, smoke, and static electricity controls.
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Determine whether you need noise controls. If many systems and peripherals (such
as printers) will be in the same room, you might need to add noise control devices
(for example, baffles or white noise).
The Environment
Larger computer systems are sensitive to environmental changes, whereas office systems
are sensitive only to extremes in temperature. To prevent system malfunctions in both
environments:
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Make sure that you and your staff completely understand system requirements for
operating temperature, humidity, storage temperature, altitude, and air quality.
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Install controls to monitor the environment and to detect environmental changes
before the changes affect the systems.