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Electrical Factors.....................................................................................................................................7
Synopsis.............................................................................................................................................7
AC Power Quality Devices..........................................................................................................7
UPS Recommendations................................................................................................................8
Power Consumption....................................................................................................................8
Grounding Systems......................................................................................................................8
Comprehensive Discussion...............................................................................................................9
Computer Room Safety.....................................................................................................................9
Fire Protection..............................................................................................................................9
Fire Suppression.........................................................................................................................10
Cabinet Recommendations........................................................................................................10
Power Consumption........................................................................................................................10
Power Quality..................................................................................................................................11
Power System Protection............................................................................................................11
Distribution Hardware....................................................................................................................12
Wire Selection.............................................................................................................................12
Building Distribution.................................................................................................................12
Grounding Systems.........................................................................................................................12
Electrical Conduit Ground....................................................................................................13
Power Panel Ground.............................................................................................................13
Computer Safety Ground.....................................................................................................13
Wiring Connections....................................................................................................................15
Environmental Elements.......................................................................................................................15
Synopsis...........................................................................................................................................15
Air Quality.................................................................................................................................15
Airflow.......................................................................................................................................16
Equipment Orientation..............................................................................................................16
Comprehensive Discussion.............................................................................................................17
Computer Room Preparation..........................................................................................................17
Airflow.............................................................................................................................................18
Row Orientation.........................................................................................................................18
Dust and Pollution Control........................................................................................................18
Cooling Requirements.....................................................................................................................20
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