Floor Clearance Requirements - HP StorageWorks XP12000 - Disk Array Site Preparation Manual

2. Develop a new floor plan that includes the locations of:
a.
Immovable objects from your existing floorplan
b.
Walls
c.
The array with required clearance (see
d.
All other equipment, furniture, cabinets, racks, data communication equipment, and systems
e.
Floor cutouts (see
f.
Electrical outlets
g. Interconnecting cables and power cords (keep cables away from traffic areas to help prevent
accidents and equipment failures)
h.
Floor vents
i.
Enough space and lighting for people to work effectively on a daily basis and for periodic
equipment servicing
j. Flexibility to accommodate additional equipment as your requirements increase
3. Implement the new floor plan, leaving empty space where the array will be installed. If the new
floorplan requires construction changes, consult with local contractors and your HP representatives.

Floor clearance requirements

The total floor clearance required for the disk array includes:
• The actual space required by the equipment.
• Service clearance — the floor space required to access the disk array. Never use this space for
storage.
• Additional space required to properly distribute the equipment weight on your computer room's
raised floor. The amount of additional space required depends on your floor load rating.
To determine the floor clearance required for your disk array configuration:
1.
Select your array configuration from the following five diagrams:
a.
DKC only,
b.
DKC with one DKU,
c.
DKC with two DKUs,
d.
DKC with three DKUs,
e.
DKC with four DKUs,
2. In each floor clearance diagram:
a. Clearance A is the space between the service clearance at the left side of the array (10 cm
minimum for installing the kickplate) and any other object, such as a desk or wall.
b. Clearance B is the space between the service clearance at the right side of the array (10
cm for the kickplate) and any other object.
c. Clearance C is the space between the service clearance at the front of the array and any
other object.
Use the value of C and your floor load rating to determine the values for A and B.
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