Contents iii
Contents
Preface ix
1. Site Planning for ftServer 2600, 4500, and 6300 Systems 1-1
Site Planning Overview 1-1
Site Planning for Fault-Tolerant Systems 1-3
Site Planning Checklist 1-3
System Documentation 1-7
Safety Notices 1-10
2. Electrical Power Planning 2-1
Redundant Power Sources 2-1
AC Power and HVAC Service Requirements 2-2
AC Power Outlet Requirements 2-4
Connecting a System Directly to Separate AC Sources 2-6
Selecting a UPS Unit for ftServer Systems 2-8
Communicating with a UPS over a Network 2-10
Connecting Power to Systems, PDUs, and a UPS 2-10
Connecting a System Directly to a UPS 2-12
Power Cord Summary 2-13
Power Cords for ftServer Systems and Peripheral
Components 2-13
PDU Power Cords 2-14
Grounding Requirements 2-15
3. Space Planning 3-1
Room Requirements 3-1
Planning for Cables 3-3
4. Communications Line Planning 4-1
External SAS Connections 4-2