Generic Site Preparation Guide - Edition 6

Cooling Requirements.....................................................................................................................21
Basic Air-Conditioning Equipment Requirements....................................................................21
Air-Conditioning System Guidelines.........................................................................................22
Air-Conditioning System Types.................................................................................................22
Basic Air-Distribution Systems..................................................................................................22
Air-Conditioning System Installation........................................................................................23
Air-Conditioning Ducts.............................................................................................................23
Humidity Level................................................................................................................................23
ESD Prevention................................................................................................................................24
Humidity Levels Influence the Creation of Static Charges.............................................................24
Relative Humidity...........................................................................................................................24
Static Protection Measures...............................................................................................................24
Acoustics..........................................................................................................................................25
Facility Characteristics..........................................................................................................................25
Floor Loading..................................................................................................................................25
Floor Loading Terms..................................................................................................................25
Raised Floor Loading.................................................................................................................26
Average Floor Loading...............................................................................................................26
Typical Raised Floor Site............................................................................................................26
Windows..........................................................................................................................................27
Space Requirements..............................................................................................................................27
Delivery Space Requirements..........................................................................................................27
Operational Space Requirements....................................................................................................27
Storage and Powered Off.................................................................................................................28
Floor Plan Grid................................................................................................................................28
Power Plug Configuration....................................................................................................................29
Conversion Factors and Formulas........................................................................................................31
Example of an Installation Schedule.....................................................................................................32
Sample Site Inspection Checklist..........................................................................................................33
Delivery Survey....................................................................................................................................35
2 Support and other resources.......................................................................................39
Contacting HP.......................................................................................................................................39
Before you contact HP.....................................................................................................................39
HP contact information...................................................................................................................39
Documentation feedback.................................................................................................................39
Business Support Center.................................................................................................................39
Glossary............................................................................................................................41
Index.................................................................................................................................45
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