1.1.
General Recommendations
mportant
It is mandatory to comply with the procedures, design requirements and
recommendations set out in this guide.
All the standards referred to in this
guide are applicable in France. Equivalent standards must be applied and
complied with in other countries.
The construction of the Data Processing Center and the installation of ancillary facilities must
meet the level of safety required by the standards and laws in force in the country where the
equipment is to be installed and the Customer's requirements in terms of continuity of service.
Site preparation must take all the following aspects into account:
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safety of personnel,
primary / raised floor,
suspended ceiling,
sound-proofing,
protection from sunlight,
access control,
fire protection,
water protection,
air-conditioning,
power supply,
water supply.
WARNING
The installation of an “on-line" Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is strongly recommended
to ensure continuity of service and to protect the equipment in the event of a mains failure.
Note
In the case of a water-cooled equipement installation, the customer is responsible
for supplying the complete water installation, from the water supply station through
to the water pipe outlets at the base of the cabinets. The water installation must
comply with the standards in force.
Site preparation must be completed by the pre-arranged delivery date. Any delay due to
non-completion of the site by the pre-arranged date will be considered as the Customer's
responsibility.
The Customer shall bear the cost of the works to be carried out to attain stipulated safety and
continuity of operation requirements.
On request, your Customer Service Representative can supply you with a list of the services
available for your equipment. These services include Data Processing Center site assessment
and conformity inspections.
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