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Pre-installation checklists
Site preparation checklist
Table 14 is a site preparation checklist. For each item, check Yes or No in the appropriate column. If
answering No, include a comment and the date. A No answer means that an alternative might be
required.
Table 14: Site preparation checklist
Item
Area/
condition Yes No
Comment/
Date
Facility considerations
1 Is there a completed floor plan, including a detailed location of the MCS 5042
relative to the floor tile breaks and supports?
2 Is there adequate space for maintenance needs? HP recommends a clearance at a
minimum of 1219 mm (48 inches) for the front and a minimum of 914 mm (36
inches) minimum at the rear.
3 Is access to the site or computer room restricted?
4 Is the computer room structurally complete? Expected date of completion?
5 Is a raised floor installed and in good condition?
6 Is the raised floor system, including needed cutouts, able to adequately support the
fully loaded rack and MCS?
7 Are there channels or cutouts for cable routing?
8 Is there a network line available?
9 Is a telephone line available?
10 Are floor tiles in good condition and properly braced?
11 Is there a leak detector for the chilled water system?
(external to the MCS 5042)
Power and lighting considerations
12 Are there AC outlets available for servicing needs? (for example, laptop)
13 Does the input voltage correspond to MCS 5042 specifications?
14 Is dual source power used? If so, identify types and evaluate grounding.
15 Does the input frequency correspond to equipment specifications?
16 Is power conditioning equipment installed?
17 Is there a dedicated branch circuit for equipment?
18 Is the dedicated branch circuit less than 22.86 m (75 feet) away?
19 Are the input circuit breakers sized to protect their respective receptacles
for equipment loads?
Safety considerations
20 Is there an emergency power shutoff switch?
21 Is there a telephone available for emergency purposes?
22 Is there a fire protection system in the computer room?
23 Is antistatic flooring installed?
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