Pre-Installation Checklist - Compaq AlphaServer GS60E Installation Manual

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Pre-Installation Checklist

Check off tasks when completed before system installation.
facilitate the installation process, it is recommended that the customer
plan ahead and coordinate the site planning and scheduling with
Compaq.
Planning the Site:
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Plan the physical layout of the system cabinet, expander cabinets, console
terminal, and other system units.
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Plan to place all equipment away from heavy traffic centers, leaving
enough room for airflow and maintenance.
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Do not place systems on carpets.
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Obtain cabinet weights and dimensions to check against floor loading
restrictions.
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Determine the correct power requirements for the system to be installed.
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Determine the sizes of the circuit breakers and the number of branch
circuits required.
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Determine the number, type, and location of required AC power outlets.
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Check the compatibility of different power sources. This must be checked
when multiple types of power distribution transformers, or power
conditioning equipment is used.
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Determine system power consumption to calculate the input line power
requirement.
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Establish a system grounding scheme for the installation.
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Determine environmental cooling requirements.
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Check the location and requirements of cabling for communication devices
such as Ethernet.
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