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2-2 Planning Your Site
Equipment Location
When planning your facilities, the following guidelines must be considered:
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Does the allocated space allow for the proper installation of the
equipment and the performance of operation and maintenance activities?
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Are the environmental conditions suitable for reliable operation?
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Is the construction of the floor appropriate for the weight of the
equipment being installed?
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Will the air conditioning maintain adequate temperature and humidity
conditions for the equipment being installed?
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Are the proper electrical facilities available and adequate for the
equipment being installed?
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Will future expansion be necessary or possible?
To plan your facilities, you must know your system configuration.
Space Requirements
The system rack requires an area that can:
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Accommodate the height of the cabinet, which is 78.7 inches, (2 meters).
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Provide a clearance above the rack of 16 inches (400 mm).
The space requirements of the area surrounding a single cabinet are given in
Figure 2-1. Note that the overall width should be increased by 23.4 inches for
each additional cabinet that is required by your system.