Site Preparation Checklist
Table 2-2
Site Planning Checklist
Task No.
Planning Activity
1
Space evaluation:
•
Space and layout
•
Floor covering
Impact and vibration
•
Lighting
•
Maintenance access
•
2
Environmental evaluation:
Ambient temperature
•
Humidity
•
Altitude
•
•
Atmospheric contamination
Airflow
•
3
Power evaluation:
Input power type
•
Power receptacles (Depends on power supply)
•
Receptacle proximity to the equipment
•
Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant
•
power supplies
UPS for power failures
•
DC systems: Proper gauge wire and lugs
•
4
Grounding evaluation:
Circuit breaker size
•
•
CO ground (AC- and DC-powered systems)
5
Cable and interface equipment evaluation:
Cable type
•
Connector type
•
Cable distance limitations
•
Interface equipment (transceivers)
•
6
EMI evaluation:
Distance limitations for signaling
•
Site wiring
•
RFI levels
•
1. Verify that each power supply installed in the chassis has a dedicated AC source or DC source circuit.
2. Refer to the power supply's kVA rating as a sizing criteria in determining the output required by the UPS. The power supply's
kVA rating value is listed in the specifications table for each power supply in Appendix A.
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Preparing for Installation
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