Chapter 1. Site Planning And Preparation Overview - IBM RS/60000 Series Site And Hardware Planning Information

Chapter 1. Site Planning and Preparation Overview

Successful installation does not happen by accident: It takes planning. You are the most valuable resource
in site planning because you know where and how your system, and devices attached to it, will be used.
Site preparation for the complete system is the responsibility of the customer. The primary task of your site
planner is to ensure that each system is installed so that it can operate and be serviced efficiently.
This chapter provides the basic information you need to plan for your system installation. It provides an
overview of each planning task, as well as valuable reference information useful throughout the
performance of these tasks. Depending on the complexity of the system you ordered and your existing
computing resource, you may not need to perform all the steps noted here.
First, with the help of your systems engineer, marketing representative, or with the help of those
coordinating your installation, list the hardware for which you need to plan. Use the summary of your order
to help you when making your list. This list is now your "To Do" list. You can use the "Planning Task
Checklist" on page 2 to assist you.
While you are responsible for planning, vendors, contractors, and your sales representative are also
available to help with any aspect of the planning. For some system units, a customer service
representative will install your system unit and verify correct operation. Other system units such as the
7006, 7025, and 7026 models are customer-installed. If you are not sure, check with your marketing
representative.
The physical planning section of this publication provides the physical characteristics of many system
units, and associated products. For information on products not included in this publication, contact your
marketing representative or your authorized dealer.
Before proceeding with planning, ensure that the hardware and software you have chosen meets your
needs. Your marketing representative is available to answer questions.
This book is for hardware planning. However, because the system memory and disk storage needed are a
function of the software to be used, some things to consider are listed below. Information on software
products is generally in or with the software Licensed Program Product itself.
In assessing the adequacy of hardware and software, consider the following:
v Available disk space and system memory for accommodating software, online documentation, and data
(including future growth needs resulting from additional users, more data, and new applications)
v Compatibility of all devices
v Compatibility of software packages with each other and with the hardware configuration
v Adequate redundancy or backup capabilities in hardware and software
v Software portability to the new system, if necessary
v Prerequisites and corequisites of chosen software have been satisfied
v Data to be transferred to the new system
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