HP StorageWorks XP48 - Disk Array User manual

HP SureStore E Disk Array XP48
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Site Prep Guide

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Revision History 7
Updates 8
1 Introduction 9
2 The Site Prep Team and Tasks 11
The Site Prep Team 12
The HP Sales Representative (SR) 12
The HP Customer Engineer (CE) 12
The HP Application Software Engineer (ASE) 12
The Customer 13
Site Prep Technical Tasks 14
Site Planning Timetable 16
3 Preparing for Installation 17
Safety Requirements 18
Site Safety Consideration 18
Fire Safety 18
Equipment Servicing Hazards 18
General Computer Room Requirements 19
Space planning 19
The HP SureStore E Disk Array XP48 20
CONTENTS

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Physical Requirements 23
Dimensions 23
Specific Component Dimensions And Weights 25
Service and Cable Routing Space Requirements 27
Data Comm Requirements 31
Phone Home With Continuous Track 31
Local Area Network (LAN) 32
Outside Phone Line 33
Electrical Requirements 34
Line Voltage 34
Branch Circuit Breakers 34
Frequency 34
AC Line Voltage Requirements for the HP SureStore E Disk Array
XP48 35
Safety and Dedicated Ground 35
HP SureStore E Disk Array XP48 Grounding Requirements 36
Receptacles 36
Power Line Transient 37
Maximum Peak Inrush and Crest Factor 37
Sources of Electrical Interference 38
Single-Phase AC Cabling for USA 40
Connecting the Power Supply Cord 40
Branch Circuit Requirements 41
Single-Phase Cabling for Europe 42
Connecting the Power Supply Cord 42
Branch Circuit Requirements 43
Environmental Requirements 44
Air Conditioning Ducts 44
Humidity 44
Dust and Pollution Control 45
HP SureStore E Disk Array XP48 Temperature and Humidity
Specifications 45
Heat Dissipation 48
Altitude 49
Acoustics 50

Contents 5
Delivery Space Requirements 51
4 Upon Receipt of Your HP SureStore E Disk Array XP48 53
Checking for Shipping Shortage and Damage 54
Unpacking the Cartons 55
Index 57

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Revision History 7
PRELIMINARY
Revision History
November 30, 2000 First release.

8HP SureStore E Disk Array XP512: Site Prep Guide
PRELIMINARY
Updates
For the most current information about HP SureStore E XP products, visit
the support web sites:
www.hp.com/support/xp512
www.hp.com/support/xp256
www.hp.com/support/xp48
For information about product availability, configuration, and connectivity,
consult your HP account representative.

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INTRODUCTION
The objective of a site prep is to prepare your site for the successful and
timely installation of your HP SureStore E Disk Array XP48. Proper site
preparation and maintenance is vital to the reliability of your HP SureStore
E Disk Array XP48. A site prep is a delicate balance of equipment design
criteria, site environmental variables, your business needs, and your budget
constraints. This guide contains site preparation information for the HP
SureStore E Disk Array XP48. Other site preparation resources may also
be available to you. Consult with your HP representative specializing in the
HP SureStore E Disk Array XP48.
The contents of this manual are arranged as follows:
Chapter 1 This introduction chapter.
Chapter 2 Introduction to HP’s service organization and site
planning services. It also outlines your responsibilities
and the responsibilities of HP service personnel.
Chapter 3 Site preparation and planning information specific to
the HP SureStore E Disk Array XP48.
Chapter 4 Information on the receipt of your HP SureStore E Disk
Array XP48.

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