Space Planning
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Chapter 3
Space Planning
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For information about planning sufficient space for your ftServer system, see:
“Room Requirements” on page 3-1
“Planning for Cables” on page 3-3
Room Requirements
To ensure that the installation site provides a properly equipped, cooled, and sized
environment, make sure that the site:
Provides clearances for air circulation, opening cabinet doors, removing cabinet
panels, and servicing the system from the front and rear.
Locate the front and rear of the system at least 2.5 feet (ft) (0.76 meters (m)) away
from walls and other obstructions.
Maintains reasonable temperature and humidity levels and has a thermometer and
humidistat to monitor room temperature and humidity.
See
for detailed information about HVAC planning and
for
detailed information about temperature and humidity requirements.
Is as free as possible of airborne contamination (particulate and gaseous).
N O T I C E
Due to the mission-critical nature of Stratus servers, data
centers housing the equipment should follow the
guidelines of airborne contamination (particulate and
gaseous) as outlined in the ASHRAE (TC) 9.9
documentation. Particulate matter to adhere to ISO
14644-1 Class 8. Gaseous contamination, such as sulfur
or chlorine-bearing gases to adhere to
ANSI/ISA-71.04-1985 Severity level G1.
Dust buildup in the system can impede air circulation and heat transfer, causing
components to become less reliable as the ambient temperature rises.
