General Considerations; Transportation And Delivery Guidelines; Pre-Installation Considerations; Environmental Specifications - Dell EMC DLm8500 Data Domain Physical Planning Manual

General considerations

Transportation and delivery guidelines

Pre-installation considerations

Environmental specifications

DLm8500 with Data Domain
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DLm8500 with VMAX
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Before installing the DLm system at your site, consider these factors:
Weight capacities of the service elevator if delivery is to another floor
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Availability of an equipment ramp if the receiving floor is not on the same level as
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the computer room floor.
Note
All portions of the cabinet should clear ramp and threshold slopes up to 1:10 (rise
to run ratio), per Code of Federal Regulations – ADA Standards for Accessible
Design, 28 CFR Part 36.
Weight capacities of the loading dock
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Weight capacities of the tailgate
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Other requirements are:
Appropriate floor covering for protection
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Hardware power requirements
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Power requirements for the DLm cabinets
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Mode of transport guidelines:
For all DLm systems delivered within the United States or Canada, EMC
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recommends an air-ride truck.
All DLm systems are wrapped in custom-designed shipping material. Also, the DLm
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system may be crated and palletized.
For all DLm systems delivered internationally, EMC recommends shipment by air
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freight. Unless otherwise instructed, the EMC Traffic Department arranges for
delivery directly to the computer room.
To ensure successful delivery of DLm systems, EMC has formed partnerships with
specially selected moving companies. These companies have moving professionals
that are trained to properly handle large, sensitive systems. These companies provide
the appropriate personnel, floor layouts, and any ancillary moving equipment that is
required to facilitate delivery.
Install the DLm in a properly equipped and well-ventilated computer room.
DLm requires the environmental specifications that are outlined in each chapter for
the specific DLm model. Ensure that the site meets or exceeds the specifications that
are listed for both raised and non-raised floor environments.
Physical Planning Overview
General considerations
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