Stratus ftServer 2510, Site Planning Manual

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Room Requirements
3-2 Stratus ftServer 2510, 4410, and 6210 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R627)
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Has sufficient floor space for external components.
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Provides a table or desktop for external devices such as a telephone, external
monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and for ftServer systems running VMware ESX, a
management PC.
For ftServer systems running VMware ESX, provide a monitor, keyboard, and
mouse to install VMware ESX and ftSSS for VMware vSphere. For access to the
ftServer system after you install the operating system and ftSSS, arrange for a
serial connection from a management PC to the ftServer system.
Each of these devices requires table or rack space. You cannot place a peripheral
component on top of a system cabinet.
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Allows the system and peripheral devices to be placed within the room so that
power cords and communications cables will reach their respective power
receptacles, telephone jacks, and other connection points.
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Provides communications cable connectors or patch panels as needed.
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Provides two electrically separate grounded AC wall outlets, within reach of the
power cords from the system or PDUs, and, if used, UPS units. Detachable power
cords are 12 ft. (3.65m). If the power cord must be hard-wired, consult an
electrician to plan the length of the power cord.
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Provides grounded AC wall outlets for external components that do not connect to
a PDU.
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Provides cutouts in the floor for routing cables, if the site has an elevated floor.
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Contains space for future expansion.
C A U T I O N
!
Do not place the system in an area of high electrostatic
discharge. Static electricity may damage components.
Do not locate components near transformers or other
electromagnetic devices.
See Appendix A, “System Specifications” and Stratus ftServer Systems: Peripherals
Site Planning Guide (R582) for the dimensions of system components.