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Table 59. Safety equipment
Feature code
Description
1101 5 ft. ladder for servicing components at a height of
35U or more
1102 3 ft. platform ladder for servicing components at a
height of 20U or more
1103 Rolling step stool
Providing a fire-suppression system
Set up an environment that supports the temperature, cooling, and operating requirements of your
storage system. You are responsible for providing a fire suppression system for your storage system.
About this task
Because IBM does not test any equipment for compatibility with fire-suppression systems, IBM does not
make compatibility claims of any kind. IBM does not provide recommendations on fire-suppression
systems.
Procedure
1. Consult your insurance underwriter, local fire marshal, or local building inspector about selecting a
fire-suppression system that provides the correct level of coverage and protection.
2. Set up an environment that supports the temperature and cooling requirements for your storage
system as described in the environmental temperature requirements-planning area.
Earthquake preparedness alternatives
If you are installing your storage system in an area that is prone to earthquakes, plan for special
installation methods to minimize earthquake damage to your system.
An unsecured base or expansion frame can topple or be displaced during an earthquake. This
displacement puts both the storage system and your personnel in danger. To help prevent damage,
restrain your storage system by using one of the following two methods:
Restraint method
Allows some system movement and provides for both personnel safety and protection of your storage
system.
Hard mounting
Physically attaches your system to the floor. This method increases the safety of personnel during an
earthquake. However, the method damages the storage system because the system absorbs most of
the shock. IBM does not support hard mounting.
Planning for network and communications requirements
You must locate your storage systems in a location that meets the network and communications
requirements.
Keep in mind the following network and communications issues when you plan the location and
interoperability of your storage systems:
• Management console network requirements
• Remote power control requirements
• Host attachment requirements
• SAN considerations
Management console network requirements
You must plan for the network requirements of the management console.
Each management console requires a dedicated connection to the network.
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