HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 Introduction Manual page 4

2.4 Inspecting the Racks........................................................................................................................42
2.5 Leveling the Racks...........................................................................................................................43
2.6 Connecting the Racks......................................................................................................................43
2.7 Installing Side Panels.......................................................................................................................44
A Planning Checklist........................................................................................................46
A.1 Preinstallation Survey....................................................................................................................46
A.2 Installation Schedule......................................................................................................................46
A.3 Site Inspection................................................................................................................................46
A.3.1 Customer and HP Information Worksheet............................................................................46
A.3.2 Site Inspection Checklists.......................................................................................................47
A.4 Delivery Survey .............................................................................................................................48
B Cluster Interconnect Topology.....................................................................................50
C General Guidelines for the Computer Room............................................................51
C.1 Power and Safety............................................................................................................................51
C.1.1 Fire Protection.........................................................................................................................51
C.1.2 Power Quality and Protection................................................................................................51
C.1.3 Distribution Hardware...........................................................................................................52
C.1.3.1 Wire Selection.................................................................................................................52
C.1.3.2 Raceways........................................................................................................................52
C.1.3.3 Building Distribution......................................................................................................52
C.1.3.4 Wiring Connections........................................................................................................53
C.1.3.5 Data Communications Cables........................................................................................53
C.1.4 Computer Safety Ground.......................................................................................................53
C.2 Environment...................................................................................................................................53
C.2.1 Computer Room.....................................................................................................................53
C.2.2 Air Conditioning Equipment.................................................................................................54
C.2.2.1 Air Conditioning System Guidelines.............................................................................54
C.2.2.2 Air Conditioning System Types.....................................................................................54
C.2.2.3 Basic Air Distribution Systems.......................................................................................54
C.2.2.4 Humidity Levels.............................................................................................................54
C.2.2.5 Dust and Pollution Control............................................................................................55
C.2.3 Metal Particulate Contamination...........................................................................................55
D Calculating Noise Levels.............................................................................................56
E Preventing Electrostatic Damage.................................................................................57
E.1 Electrostatic Precautions.................................................................................................................57
E.2 Grounding Methods........................................................................................................................57
Index.................................................................................................................................58
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