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Site Planning for the Sun Blade 8000
Series Systems
This guide provides system specifications and site requirements you must meet
when planning to install the Sun Blade
TM
8000 Modular System or Sun Blade 8000 P
Modular System in your data center.
For safety and compliance information, refer to the
Sun Blade 8000 Series Safety and
Compliance Manual
(819-5652) and the
Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware
Systems
(816-7190).
This site planning guide is organized as follows:
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“Customer Obligations” on page 1
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“System Configuration” on page 2
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“Preparing the Site Before the System Arrives” on page 2
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“Compatible Cabinets” on page 8
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“Route to the Data Center” on page 9
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“System Specifications” on page 11
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“Regulatory Compliance” on page 16
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“Site Planning Checklist” on page 18
Customer Obligations
The customer is required to inform Sun Microsystems, Inc. of any and all ordinances
and regulations that affect the system installation. The customer is responsible for
meeting all local, national, and international government codes and regulations
concerning facilities, such as safety, building, and electrical codes.
