IBM Z10 BUISNESS CLASS Z10 BC, Installation Manual

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Site Preparation Checklist
Task/Consideration Task Assigned Target Date Completed
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CHECKPOINT 7
Are there any new applications that must be installed/ tested before the
new system arrives?
Do you need to conduct training with computer room personnel:
safety?
security?
operations?
other?
Are there any outstanding hardware changes that need to be made
to existing:
computer equipment?
communications equipment?
site facilities?
Is the system configuration ready for installation:
IOCP input?
CHPIDs?
Do you have a comprehensive channel cabling plan in place:
are all cables either ordered or on hand?
do you have a reliable installer ready to go?
are plans in place for cable connection at remote devices?
is there a system test plan?
are you prepared to provide cable labels or labeling information?
are protective end cap devices in place on all cable connectors?
are cables routed and coiled out of the way for installation?
Is the path for moving the new equipment:
wide enough?
high enough?
free of obstructions?
ramps ready, if necessary?
Are floor panels ready?
Is all furniture and miscellaneous equipment in place or out of the
way for installation?
Is your setup team trained and ready for the arrival of the new equipment?
Complete the site preparation
Move unit(s) to installation location.
Place the units according to machine clearance dimensions provided in
“Machine and Service Clearance Areas” (in this document).
Unpack unit(s) according to instructions.
Call your service provider to install the unit(s).
ARRIVAL OF NEW EQUIPMENT
General Installation Manual for Physical Planning
Information contained on IBM's Resource Link Web site ( http://www.ibm.com/
servers/resourcelink .) may be helpful in planning for your raised floor. See "General
Information for Planning a Physical Site".
The General Installation Manual for Physical Planning covers the following topics :
Level 03c, May 2011
Chapter 1. Introduction to physical planning
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