General Computer Room Requirements - HP StorageWorks XP10000 Disk Array Site Prep Manual

General computer room requirements

The goal of a computer room is to maintain an ideal environment for computer
equipment, including XP disk arrays.
Make sure your computer room adheres to all national and local building codes for a
data center/computer room environment.
HP recommends that you follow these general guidelines:
• Locate the computer room away from exterior walls of the building to avoid the
heat gain from windows and exterior wall surfaces.
• When exterior windows are unavoidable, use windows that are double or tripled
glazed and shaded to prevent direct sunlight from entering the computer room.
• Maintain the computer room at a positive pressure relative to the surrounding
spaces to reduce introduction of contaminants.
• Install a vapor barrier around the entire computer room envelope
(floors/walls/ceiling) to help keep moisture out of the room. This is especially
important if your computer room is located underground.
• Caulk and vapor-seal all pipes and cables that penetrate the computer room
envelope.
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