IBM DS8700, Введение и руководство по планированию

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CAUTION:
A fully configured model in the packaging can weigh over 1406 kg (3100 lb).
Installation site requirements
You must ensure that the location where you plan to install your DS8000 storage
units meets all requirements.
The topics in this section can help you ensure that you select a site that meets all
requirements.
Planning for floor and space requirements
You must ensure that the location of your DS8000 storage units meets space and
floor requirements.
When you are planning the location of your storage units, you must answer the
following questions that relate to floor types, floor loads, and space:
v
Will you install on a raised or non-raised floor? For example, non-raised floors
using a top exit for cabling have special requirements and specific cable lengths.
v If the planned location has a raised floor, does the floor require preparation
(such as cutting out tiles) to accommodate cable entry into the units?
v
Does the floor of the location meet floor load requirements?
v
Can the location accommodate the amount of space that is required by the
storage units, and does the space size meet the following criteria?
– Weight distribution area that is needed to meet floor load requirements
– Service clearance requirements
Use the following steps to ensure that your planned installation location meets
space and floor load requirements:
1. Identify the base models and expansion models that are included in your
storage units. If your storage units use external management consoles, include
the racks containing the external management consoles.
2. Decide whether to install the storage units on a raised or non-raised floor.
a.
If the location has a raised floor, plan where the floor tiles must be cut to
accommodate the cables.
b. If the location has a non-raised floor, resolve any safety problems, and any
special equipment considerations, caused by the location of cable exits and
routing.
3.
Determine whether the floor of the location meets the floor load requirements
for the storage units.
4. Calculate the amount of space to be used by the storage units.
a. Identify the total amount of space that is needed for the storage units using
the dimensions of models and the weight distribution areas calculated in
step 3.
b. Ensure that the area around each stand-alone model and each storage unit
meets the service clearance requirements.
Note: Any expansion units within the storage unit must be attached to the base
model on the right side (as you face the front of the units).
Installing on raised or nonraised floors
You can install your DS8000 storage units on a raised or nonraised floor.
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