AC Power and HVAC Service Requirements
Electrical Power Planning 2-5
If you do not use PDUs in the cabinet, use Tables 2-7 and 2-8 to determine the number
of AC power outlets required outside the cabinet.
1. In the Quantity column, write the number of each type of component.
2. Multiply the value in the Quantity column by the value in the Outlets column, and
enter the total in the Subtotal column.
3. Add the values in the Subtotal column and enter the sum next to TOTAL NUMBER
OF A-SIDE POWER OUTLETS and TOTAL NUMBER OF B-SIDE POWER
OUTLETS.
Table 2-6. Worksheet: B-Side External Power Outlet Requirements: PDUs Used
Component Quantity Outlets Subtotal
PDUs x 1
Other external components
TOTAL NUMBER OF B-SIDE POWER OUTLETS
Table 2-7. Worksheet: A-Side External Power Outlet Requirements: No PDUs
Component Quantity Outlets Subtotal
ftServer systems x 1
Storage enclosures x 1
LCD monitor units or external monitors x 1
Tape-drive enclosure x 1
Other peripheral components
TOTAL NUMBER OF A-SIDE POWER OUTLETS
Table 2-8. Worksheet: B-Side External Power Outlet Requirements: No PDUs
Component Quantity Outlets Subtotal
ftServer systems x 1
Storage enclosures x 1
Other peripheral components
TOTAL NUMBER OF B-SIDE POWER OUTLETS