IBM 8408-44E, Site And Hardware Planning

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Planning activities
You can use this information to help you plan the physical installation for your server.
Proper planning for your system will facilitate a smooth installation and fast system start-up. Sales and
installation planning representatives are also available to help you with installation planning.
As part of your planning activity, you will make decisions about where to locate your server and who
will operate the system
Planning task checklist
Use this checklist to document your planning progress.
Working with your sales representative, establish completion dates for each of the tasks. You might want
to review your planning schedule periodically with your sales representative.
Table 1. Planning task checklist
Planning step Person responsible Target date Completion date
Plan your office or computer
room layout (physical planning)
Prepare for power cords and
electrical needs
Prepare for cables and cabling
Create or modify communications
networks
Perform building alterations, as
needed
Prepare maintenance, recovery,
and security plans
Develop an education plan
Order supplies
Prepare for system delivery
General considerations
Planning your system requires attention to the numerous details.
When determining the placement of your system, consider the following:
v
Adequate space for the devices.
v Working environment of personnel who will be using the devices (their comfort, ability to access the
devices, supplies, and reference materials).
v Adequate space for maintaining and servicing the devices.
v Physical security requirements necessary for the devices.
v Weight of the devices.
v Heat output of the devices.
v Operating temperature requirements of the devices.
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