Verify the availability of each item in the site preparation checklist.
The following tasks might require several weeks to complete:
- Acquiring required power outlets.
- Arranging for an electrician.
- Adding or modifying air conditioning systems.
- Making room alterations to accommodate the storage system.
- Ordering third-party equipment, such as non-Hitachi racks, network switches, and host computers to support the Hitachi VSP storage system.
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Checklist questions |
Yes |
No |
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| Safety | ||
| Is the computer room free of any equipment servicing hazards, such as electrical or data cables that obstruct access? | ||
| Does the computer room have a fire-protection system? | ||
| Computer room space planning | ||
| Does the existing floor plan need to be revised to include the storage system? | ||
| Does the floor plan include the clearance required for the floor's load rating? | ||
| Does the floor plan include adequate space for airflow and servicing needs? | ||
| Computer room infrastructure | ||
| Is the computer room structurally complete (walls, floor, air conditioning system, and so on)? | ||
| If there is a raised floor, is the floor adequate for the equipment load? | ||
| Is antistatic flooring or mats installed? | ||
| Are there cutouts or channels to route cables? | ||
| Does the room have access to the storage and IP networks? | ||
| Can the temperature be maintained between 50° to 104°F (10° to 40°C)? | ||
| Can the humidity level be maintained between 8% and 80%? | ||
| Is the computer room protected against dust, pollution, and metallic particulate contamination? | ||
| Does the computer room take into account environmental considerations, such as vibration and acoustics? | ||
| Is all equipment not supplied by Hitachi (for example, connectors, receptacles, and network switches) on site and ready for use? | ||
| Computer room electrical requirements | ||
| Is there a sufficient number of AC outlets for the equipment? | ||
| Are the AC outlets on different lines? | ||
| Does the input voltage correspond to the PDU rack specifications? | ||
| Are the input circuit breakers adequate for equipment loads? | ||
| Are uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in place? | ||
| Have all sources of electrical interferences been addressed? | ||
| Site access and security | ||
| Does the site enforce access controls (for example, will Hitachi representatives need an escort)? | ||
| Are all floors, stairs, elevators, ramps, or ladders adequate to support the size and weight of the storage system? | ||
| Will the equipment fit through all doors and corridors and in elevators? | ||
| If the site has a loading dock, enter the maximum access height: _____inches or m. | ||