IBM 7012 397, Site And Hardware Planning Information

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Perform Building Alterations as Needed
Perform any building alterations that you determine are necessary to accommodate your new computing
equipment. These may include the following:
v Electrical wiring modifications to accommodate the added computing equipment.
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Network cabling additions to accommodate the replaced or added computing equipment.
v Fire protection measures to protect your data and equipment.
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Antistatic measures to protect your data and equipment.
v Radio or radar shields if you are installing near transmitters.
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Installation of uninterruptible power source (UPS), if required.
v Air conditioning installation.
Prepare Maintenance, Recovery, and Security Plans
Maintenance, recovery, and security plans can help protect your investment and maximize productivity.
The system administrator may need to formulate the following plans:
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System maintenance program for both hardware and software
v System recovery and availability plan
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Logical security plan
v Physical security plan
Develop an Education Plan
Depending on the applications you will be using, your employees may need formal or informal training.
Discuss this with your sales representative.
Order Any Needed Supplies
You may need to order some of the following items:
v Tapes or diskettes for backing up software and data.
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Printer supplies (paper, printer toner, printer ribbons).
v Plotter supplies (paper, vellum, film, pens).
Prepare for System Delivery
After your system unit arrives, you are responsible for moving it to the installation location. For some
systems, such as Machine Types 7006, 7009 and 7011, you are also responsible for setting up the system
unit. Check your system information or verify with your sales representative to find out who sets up your
system. The next section explains how to both identify and inventory your shipment.
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