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General Installation Manual for Physical Planning
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zSeries 800: Installation Manual for Physical Planning
Information contained on IBM's Resource Link web site
(http://www.ibm.com/servers/resourcelink.) may be helpful in planning for your
raised floor. See "General Information for Planning a Physical Site".
The GIMPP covers the following topics :
Site Installation Coordinator
Oversees the installation
Selects contractors and vendors
Sets and maintains the schedule
Site Selection
Utility availability
Environmental considerations
External access to the site
Internal access within the site
External and internal facilities
Expansion potential
Flooring
Non-raised floor construction
Floor coverings in data center
Static electricity
Raised floor construction
Vertical underfloor space
Sealed floor
Floor panel weight capacity
Pedestal system
Stringers
Grounding
Cabling provision
Expansion Potential
Emergency Planning
Monitor environment
Computer room
Air conditioning equipment
Electrical supply
Periodic inspections
Hazard prevention/protection
Fire
Water
Lightning
Chemical
Personnel training
Emergency plans
Emergency equipment
Emergency shutdown
Emergency evacuation
Emergency contacts
Alarms
Disaster backup plans
Space and Layout
Obstacles (walls, columns, etc)
Weight distribution
Floor loading
Machine area
Service clearance
Cable placement
Restrictive cable lengths
Power access
Safety equipment
Facilities access
Operator space and facilities
Work flow
Entrances/exits
Loading dock access
Hallways/doorways
Ramps
Lighting
Acoustics
Electro Magnetic Interference
Proximity to hazards
Potential water damage
Shock and vibration
Chemical hazards
Fire danger
Lightning protection
Office space
Storage space
Supplies space
Power Considerations
Dual power installation
Proper phase rotation
Proper wire size and color
Watertight power connectors
Proper grounding
Adequate circuit breakers
Emergency power shutoff
EPO switch
UEPO switch
Backup system power
Uniterruptible power supply
Surge protection
Brownout protection
Lightning protection
Emergency lighting
Service and utility outlets
Obvious labeling
Level 04a, June 21, 2004
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