3PAR InServ® E-Class/F-Class Storage Server Physical Planning Manual (320 - 200120 Rev F, September 2010)

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3PAR InServ E-Class/F-Class Storage Server Physical Planning Manual
4.1 Introduction
This chapter discusses the placement, housing and environmental considerations for 3PAR
InServ E-Class/F-Class Storage Servers.
4.2 General Information
You should consider the following when choosing or designing your facilities for 3PAR InServ
Storage Servers:
■ Equipment location and layout that allows efficient use, easy maintenance, and future
expansion.
■ Facility construction that provides a suitable operating environment, sufficient power and
adequate protection from fire, contamination, or other hazards.
■ Suitable temperatures and appropriate air quality that is free from environmental
contaminants.
It is the responsibility of the customer site to maintain the room environment according to the
recommended specifications. Environmental conditions for the room and under the floor must
be maintained within the acceptable limits to prevent any adverse impact on performance and
reliability. The installation environment should be monitored on a regular basis to ensure
continued conformance to recommended environmental specifications. You may request
assistance from a 3PAR representative to help in analyzing the site location and environment
to make appropriate recommendations.
NOTE: The measurements and specifications described in this chapter are specific
for 3PAR InServ Storage Servers, but the generic information is useful when
planning installations that utilize 3PAR components in third-party racks. See
Chapter 7, Third-Party Rack Mounting for further details.