Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 Series User Manual

Installation site considerations
When planning and preparing for the installation of a storage system, consider the
following:
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The delivery area must provide enough space and oor strength to support the
packaged equipment cartons for the storage system. Doorways and hallways must
provide enough clearance to move the equipment safely from the delivery area to the
destination.
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The computer room must have sucient space to accommodate the storage system
and other necessary equipment and provide minimum clearance around the storage
system for service access and to verify proper weight distribution on the computer
room oor. It must also include correctly positioned oor cutouts for the storage
system's power and data cables.
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If the storage system arrives in hot or cold weather or you notice any condensation,
do not unpack it until it has been allowed to reach room temperature or the
condensation to clear (one to two hours). Immediately exposing the storage system to
warm temperature can cause condensation to occur, which could damage the
electronics. Maintain recommended humidity level and airow rates.
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Take the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Verify that all
equipment and ooring are grounded. Store spare electric parts in antistatic bags
until you are ready to install them. When handling the storage system, wear
protective devices like wrist straps, sole grounders, and conductive shoes.
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Proper environmental conditions for the storage system must be maintained. For
optimal performance, storage systems require controlled environmental conditions
that are often best facilitated through raised ooring and under-oor air conditioning.
It is the responsibility of the customer to monitor this environment and ensure
continued conformance with the recommended environmental specications.
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The computer room must have adequate power facilities for the storage system.
Adequate power is necessary to ensure reliable functioning of electronic equipment
and for the safety of the customer's installation. The customer is responsible for
procuring, installing, and maintaining adequate power to the equipment.
Floor cutout and service clearance
Be sure your site has sucient space to accommodate the storage system.
When preparing the space required for your storage system, be sure the site:
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Is large enough to hold the new storage system and other equipment.
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Provides minimum clearance around the storage system for service access and to
verify proper weight distribution on the computer room oor.
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Includes correctly positioned oor cutouts for the storage system's power and data
cables.
Installation site considerations
Chapter 5: Site preparation
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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	Virtual Storage Platform 5000 Series
Category	Storage
Language	English