Stratus ftServer 2600, Site Planning Manual

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Site Planning Checklist
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Stratus ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R638)
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If your system is running the Windows operating system, will you protect the
system power with a UPS?
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What optional components will you use?
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What are the AC power requirements of your system, including all optional
components?
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What are the lengths and types of the power cords that are provided for the PDUs
or system, and optional components?
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What type of AC receptacles do you need to provide?
❏ Is the AC power service wired properly?
Planning Space for Your System
❏ Will your system and its external components fit where you plan to place them?
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What is the height of the cabinet you will use, and what is the total height of the
systems and components that will be installed in the cabinet? Will the items fit into
the cabinet? What components will be located outside the cabinet?
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What are the lengths and types of the interface and communications cables that
will connect to your system?
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Have you created a sketch of how you plan to arrange the system at the installation
site? Consider the available cable lengths, the placement of external devices, and
the location of network and voice communication connections.
On the sketch, show the following:
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Location of the system and its external components
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Power cords, and telephone and interface cables
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Locations of AC power receptacles, phone jacks, Ethernet jacks, switches, and
hubs
N O T E
Make sure that all cords and cables are long enough to
reach between their respective components and
connectors. Route all cables out of the way of foot traffic.
Working with Other Groups
❏ Have you provided your facilities group and contractors with the sketch of how you
plan to arrange the system and copies of the following?
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“AC Power and HVAC Service Requirements” on page 2-2
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“Redundant Power Sources” on page 2-1
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Tables 2-1 , 2-2 , and 2-3 , worksheets for determining AC power requirements