Complete the following checklist to ensure that the logistics requirements are met. For information about unpacking and space requirements, see Space Requirements.
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Do you have contact information for the data center personnel? |
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Is there security or access control for the data center? |
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Are there any security background checks or security clearances required for vendor personnel to access the data center? If yes, then do you have a recommended agency? |
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How many days in advance must background checks be completed? |
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Are there any additional security access issues? |
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Is computer room access available for installation personnel? |
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Are laptops, cell phones, and cameras allowed in the data center? |
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Does the building have a delivery dock? |
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Is there a delivery/unpacking/staging area? |
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Is the delivery inside? |
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If the delivery is not inside, then is the site prepared for uncrating? |
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Is the unpacking/staging area protected from the elements? |
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Does the building have adequate receiving space? |
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Is the unpacking area air-conditioned to avoid thermal shock for various hardware components? |
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Will sufficient moving personnel be available to install the hardware? |
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Is union labor required for any part of the delivery or installation? |
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Are you prepared for uncrating and trash removal? |
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Is uncrating of cabinet and cabinet trash removal required? |
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Are there any restrictions on delivery truck length, width or height? |
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Does the customer allow cardboard boxes and other packing material in the computer room? If no, then do ground level deliveries require a truck with a side rail lift? |
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Is there a time constraint on dock access? If yes, then provide time constraints. |
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Is tail lift required on delivery carrier to unload the equipment at the delivery dock? |
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Will any of the following be required to place equipment in computer room?
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Does the delivery carrier require any special equipment, such as non-floor damaging rollers, transport dollies, pallet jacks or fork lifts? |