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1 General Site Planning

Successful installation of the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Storage system requires careful planning

and supervision in collaboration with authorized Hewlett Packard Enterprise representatives.

Proper planning will help provide for a more efficient installation and greater reliability, availability,

and serviceability. The chapter includes general recommendations for physical planning and site

preparation for the system installation.

For more detailed site planning information, see the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Storage Site

Planning Manual go to:

http://www.hpe.com/info/storage/docs

Pre-Installation Planning

NOTE: All pre-installation activities should be scheduled and completed before the equipment

is delivered.

When planning and preparing for the installation of a system, you assume the following

responsibilities:

• Providing suitable space for unpacking, installing, and operating the system.

• Maintaining the proper environmental conditions for the system.

• Providing adequate power facilities for the system.

• Supplying the network connections and external cabling required by the system.

• Enabling the appropriate HPE 3PAR remote support strategy.

NOTE: Electronic equipment has special packing for shipping and receives special handling

during transportation. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is responsible for the manufacturing environment

and packaging for shipping.

Environment—For optimal performance at a specific location, systems require controlled

environmental conditions that can best be facilitated through raised flooring and under-floor air

conditioning. It is the customer's responsibility to monitor this environment to ensure continued

conformance with the recommended environmental specifications.

Power—Adequate power is necessary for the 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.

For specific information concerning server-room environments and for input electrical power and

grounding requirements, see the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Storage Site Planning Manual at

http://www.hpe.com/info/storage/docs

The pre-installation process includes the following:

• Hardware configuration planning, such as system component layout and drive allocation.

• Networking and cabling topics, such as system and SP network topologies, internal system

cabling configurations, and cabling of connected host computers.

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