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Chapter 5: Site preparation
The delivery and installation site for the storage system must meet certain requirements
to ensure successful and efficient installation of the storage system.
Note: The following information is provided to assist in installation planning
and is not intended to be complete. The installation and maintenance
documents used by Hitachi Vantara personnel contain complete
specifications. For further information about site preparation for storage
system installation, contact customer support.
Site preparation checklist
Verify the availability of each item in the site preparation checklist.
The responsibilities for installation planning are shared by the customer and the Hitachi
Vantara account team. The required installation planning tasks must be scheduled and
completed to ensure successful and efficient installation of the storage system.
The following tasks might take several weeks to complete:
Acquiring required power outlets.
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Adding or modifying air conditioning systems.
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Making room alterations to accommodate the storage system.
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Ordering third-party equipment, such as non-Hitachi racks, network switches, and
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host servers for the storage system.
The following checklist will assist you as you perform your installation. You can make
copies of this checklist for each installation you perform and check each step after it has
been performed.
Is the data center free of any equipment servicing hazards, such as
electrical or data cables that obstruct access?
Does the data center have a suppression system?
Does the floor plan meet the service clearance and cutout
requirements?
Does the floor meet the load rating requirements?
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