This section contains information about space requirements
for a Superdome 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
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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 Appendix A.
Operational
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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 location of lighting fixtures and utility outlets affects
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 and above 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
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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:
Access areas for power wiring and air conditioning
filters
Copies of the floor plan grid are located in Appendix C.
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