Planning Overview; Pre-Installation Responsibility Summary - Dell EMC DLm8500 Data Domain Physical Planning Manual

Physical Planning Overview

Planning overview

Disk Library for mainframe Physical Planning Guide for DLm8500
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This section provides an overview of the planning requirements for Dell EMC Disk
Library for mainframe (DLm) installation.
This section reviews Dell EMC responsibilities and outlines your responsibilities as a
DLm user for the following DLm systems:
DLm8500 with Data Domain and ECS
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DLm8500 with PowerMax and ECS
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Note: This document contains information about the VTEC cabinet of a
DLm8500. Refer to the respective site planning guides for PowerMax, Data
Domain, and ECS.
Refer to the following guides for site planning and unpacking information:
For PowerMax, see Dell EMC PowerMax Family Site Planning Guide - PowerMax
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2000 and PowerMax 8000 .
For Data Domain, see Dell EMC Data Domain System Installation Guide.
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For ECS, see:
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40U-D Cabinet with extension Site Preparation Guide
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40U-D Cabinet with extension Unpacking and Setup Guide
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Note: Inform Dell EMC of any labor union-based restrictions or security clearance
requirements before delivery.
The DLm systems must be installed in a properly equipped computer room with
controlled temperature and humidity, proper airflow and ventilation, proper power and
grounding, system cable routing facilities, fire equipment, and so on. A raised floor is
recommended, although it is not required. One or more planning sessions with your
Systems Engineer and Customer Support Representative must close all the details
that are related to installation.
The following table lists the responsibility summary at the first planning session.
Table 1 Pre-installation responsibility summary
Dell EMC
Provide all details necessary for site planning
and preparation.
Complete and process the Installation
Planning Task Sheet and Presite Survey.
Arrange for shipment and delivery through an
appropriate method.
Install a properly working system.
You
Provide an environment that supports safe
installation of the DLm system and promotes
its reliable long-term operation.
Provide appropriate power, cooling and
ventilation, humidity control, floor load
capability, and service clearances as required.
Participate in planning sessions as required to
ensure a smooth and uncomplicated
installation.