Space Requirements; Delivery Space Requirements; Operational Space Requirements; Floor Plan Grid - HP rp8400 Series Manual

Space Requirements

This section contains information about space requirements for a rp8400 server. This data should be used as
the basic guideline for space plan developments. Other factors, such as airflow, lighting, and equipment space
requirements must also be considered.

Delivery Space Requirements

There should be enough clearance to move equipment safely from the receiving area to the computer room.
Permanent obstructions, such as pillars or narrow doorways, can cause equipment damage.
Delivery plans should include the possible removal of walls or doors. The physical dimensions for applicable
computers and peripheral equipment are summarized in Table 1-3 on page 6.

Operational Space Requirements

Other factors must be considered along with the basic equipment dimensions. Reduced airflow around
equipment causes overheating, which can lead to equipment failure. Therefore, the location and orientation of
air conditioning ducts, as well as airflow direction, are important. Obstructions to equipment intake or
exhaust airflow must be eliminated.
The locations of lighting fixtures and utility outlets affect servicing operations. Plan equipment layout to take
advantage of lighting and utility outlets. Do not forget to include clearance for opening and closing equipment
doors.
Clearance around the cabinets must be provided for proper cooling airflow through the equipment.
The service area space requirements, outlined in Appendix C, are minimum dimensions. If other equipment is
located so that it exhausts heated air near the cooling air intakes of the computer system cabinets, larger
space requirements are needed to keep ambient air intake to the computer system cabinets within the
specified temperature and humidity ranges.
Space planning should also include the possible addition of equipment or other changes in space
requirements. Equipment layout plans should also include provisions for the following:
• Channels or fixtures used for routing data cables and power cables
• Access to air conditioning ducts, filters, lighting, and electrical power hardware
• Power conditioning equipment
• Cabinets for cleaning materials
• Maintenance area and spare parts

Floor Plan Grid

The floor plan grid is used to plan the location of equipment in the computer room. In addition to its use for
planning, the floor plan grid should also be used when planning the locations of the following items:
• Air conditioning vents
• Lighting fixtures
• Utility outlets
• Doors
Chapter 3
Facility Guidelines
Space Requirements
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