Reference Guide

4.5
3PAR InServ E-Class/F-Class Storage Server Physical Planning Manual
Placing each storage server cabinet across two floor tiles is strongly recommended. It is also
strongly recommended that a vented floor tile be placed in front of each cabinet. Figure 4-1
shows two storage servers side-by-side, each resting across two floor tiles.
Figure 4-1. Adjacent Cabinets Placed Across Two Floor Panels Each (Recommended)
When necessary, a storage server can also rest across four floor tiles, with two adjacent storage
servers resting partially on the same tiles so that they use a total of six tiles, as shown in
Figure 4-2. Again, it is strongly recommended to have vented tiles in the front.
Figure 4-2. Storage Servers Resting Partially on the Same Floor Panels
However, before placing a cabinet on floor tiles shared with other cabinets or equipment, first
verify that the floor panels can tolerate the weight and pressure loads. Maximum weight and
pressure loads for storage servers are provided in Table 4-2 on page 4.6.
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Vented Tiles
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Vented Tiles