Computer Room Construction - HP Visualize J5000 - Workstation Manual

Site Preparation Guidelines
Preparing for Installation
basis and for periodic servicing of the equipment. A three-foot clearance
in front, in back, and on each side of the computer system usually
satisfies this requirement. In addition, the system should be easily
moved into an accessible location for servicing, as required.
Select a location that can accommodate the addition of more equipment
as your requirements increase. Be sure to consider interconnecting cable
and power cord lengths when planning your layout. Identify the location
of all power outlets on your floor plan. Plan to keep cables away from
traffic paths to prevent accidents and equipment failures.
Hewlett-Packard strongly discourages the use of power extension cords
with computer system components.
CAUTION Hewlett-Packard strongly discourages the use of carpeting, including so-
called anti-static varieties, within 20 feet (6.0 meters) of the computer
system. If this advice is not followed, you should place static discharge
mats where computer operators and/or service personnel must walk
across them before touching any part of the computer system. Failure to
comply with this precaution can result in equipment damage through
static discharge.

Computer Room Construction

If you are planning to construct a new computer room or modify an
existing site, first consult with your Hewlett-Packard representatives
and local contractors. Remember to plan the site with future expansion
in mind, so that equipment can be added without disrupting the
computer system's operation.
The computer room's floor must be able to support the total weight of
your computer system as well as the localized weight at each caster or
foot of the equipment cabinets. The most common method of preparing
an adequate floor for a computer room is to construct a raised floor over
the building floor. This method spreads weight more evenly, provides an
area through which interconnecting cables can be run conveniently and
unobtrusively, and allows optimum distribution of conditioned air.
To estimate floor strength requirements, you should consider the
following:
• Total weight of your computer. (The minimum and maximum
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