Stratus ftServer 2600, Site Planning Manual

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Site Planning Overview
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Stratus ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems: Site Planning Guide (R638)
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Space planning
Provide adequate space for the system or cabinet and for a desk or table to
accommodate components outside a cabinet. Also provide enough space for
servicing the systems and components.
Provide an environment that meets the system's requirements for ambient
temperature and air quality.
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Communications line planning
Provide sufficient network and analog telephone lines and plan the location of the
system and external components to accommodate the lengths of the connecting
cables.
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Rack space planning
Ensure that the power distribution units (PDUs) supply sufficient power to the
components you have purchased and that you have sufficient space available in
an appropriate cabinet.
Use the “Site Planning Checklist” on page 1-3 to track your site preparation progress.
For information about obtaining documents related to your ftServer system, see
“System Documentation” on page 1-7 .
During the site planning and preparation processes, work closely with your facilities
group or contractor to determine space, power, and environmental requirements. Enlist
their help to provide a suitable location with sufficient alternating current (AC) power,
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) capabilities, and network and
telephone connections.
If your system is covered by a service agreement and you need help with site planning,
contact the Stratus Customer Assistance Center (CAC) or your authorized Stratus
service representative. If you have a contract with the CAC or your authorized Stratus
service representative to install the system, contact them after you have prepared the
installation site and moved the system to the site. For more information about the CAC,
see Getting Help in the Preface or the http://www.stratus.com/support/cac/ Web site.
See Appendix A, “System Specifications” for the specifications of the base ftServer
systems and of PDUs. See the
Stratus ftServer Systems: Peripherals Site
Planning Guide
(R582) for specifications of other components.