IBM 9835-415, Deployment Manual

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Chapter 4. Physical installation site requirements
The location where you plan to install the storage system must meet all
requirements.
Plan your installation site with assistance from an IBM installation planning
representative (IPR) or an IBM service representative.
Prepare the site in advance so that professional movers or riggers can transport the
equipment to the final site within the computer room. If the site cannot be
prepared before the delivery time, you must make arrangements to have the
professional movers return to finish the transportation later.
Attention: Only professional movers can transport the equipment.
An IBM service representative installs the storage system. The IBM service
representative can only minimally reposition the rack within the room, as needed
to complete required service actions.
Professional movers or riggers are required to transport the FlashSystem A9000R
rack as close to the installation site as possible because of its weight.
Note: Professional movers or riggers are also required to relocate or dispose of the
FlashSystem A9000R system.
The physical installation site requirements are listed in the following sections:
v “Floor and space requirements”
v “Power requirements” on page 26
v
“Environmental requirements” on page 32
v “Planning for the rear-door heat exchanger” on page 38
v “Site security considerations” on page 60
Floor and space requirements
Ensure that the location of the FlashSystem A9000R system meets floor and space
requirements.
Procedure
Complete the following steps to ensure that the planned installation location meets
space and floor load requirements:
1. Decide whether the FlashSystem A9000R system is to be installed on a raised
floor. See “Raised or non-raised floor considerations” on page 20.
2. Determine whether the floor meets the floor-load requirements for the
FlashSystem A9000R system. See “Floor-load requirements” on page 21.
3. Calculate the amount of space needed for the rack footprint and service
clearance requirements. See “Rack dimensions and service clearance
requirements” on page 22.
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