Site Planning Checklists
This section describes information that you can use in advance of installing the
server.
Complete the checklists in this section to ensure the site is prepared for the
server:
Access Route and Data Center Room Checklist
Review the following facility checklist before installing the server.
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Has the access route been
checked for clearances of the packaged
equipment? |
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Do all the doors and entry ways conform to the width and height
requirements for transportation, including the width of the unpacked
unit?
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Are there any ramps, stairs, or thresholds that are in the moving
path for the new hardware?
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Have you confirmed that the access route is free of any obstacles
that would expose the device to shock?
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If there are stairs, then is a loading elevator accessible for
moving the equipment?
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Has the rack location been allocated?
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Is there a vacant space in the rack for the new server?
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Does the floor layout meet the equipment maintenance access
requirements?
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Is there adequate space available for server maintenance?
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Have cabinet stabilization measures been considered?
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Will the hardware location require any non-standard cable
lengths?
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Is the floor to ceiling height a minimum of 2914 mm or 2.9 m (9.6
feet)?
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Is the depth of the raised floor a minimum of 460 mm (18
inches)?
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Data Center Environment Checklist
Complete the following checklist to ensure that the data center environment
requirements are met for the server.
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Does the computer room air handling meet temperature and
humidity requirements? |
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Does the installation floor layout satisfy the ventilation
requirements?
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Will the equipment be positioned so that the exhaust air of one
rack does not enter the air intake of another rack?
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Are the perforated floor tiles each rated at 400 CFM or
greater?
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Do the data center air conditioners provide sufficient front to
back airflow?
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Is airflow adequate to prevent hot spots?
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Can the data center continuously satisfy environmental
requirements?
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Can more vented floor tiles be obtained if required?
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Related Information: Ventilation Guidelines
Facility Power Checklist
Complete the following checklist to ensure that the facility power requirements are
met for the data center in which the server is installed.
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Do you know the required operating voltage and electric
current level of the server? |
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Are enough power outlets provided within 2 meters (6.5 feet) for
each rack?
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Do the power outlets have appropriate socket receptacles?
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Will optional ground cables be attached to the rack?
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Are the circuit breakers for the equipment suitable in terms of
voltage and current-carrying capacities?
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Does the power frequency meet the equipment specifications?
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Will system power be delivered from two separate power
grids?
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Is there a UPS to power the equipment?
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Do you have the minimum required power sources to support the
power load for the new hardware? Use kilowatt (kW)/kilovolt (kVA) to
express power load.
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Related Information: Server Specifications, Guidelines, Checklists
Rackmount Checklist
Complete the following checklist prior to installing the server into a rack or
cabinet.
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Is the distance between the front and rear mounting
planes between the minimum or 610 mm and the maximum 915 mm (24
inches to 36 inches)? |
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Is the clearance depth in the front of the front mounting plane
(distance to the front cabinet door) at least 25.4 mm (1
inch)?
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Does the target rack meet the following minimum load
capacity:
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19 kg/rack unit
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785 kg total
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Is the rack a four-post rack (mounting at both front and
rear)?
Two-post racks are not compatible.
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Does the rack's horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch conform
to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards?
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Does the rack have RETMA rail support?
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Does the rack support Oracle cable management arms (CMAs)?
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Does the rack support installation of Oracle vented and solid
filler panels?
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Is there sufficient space for a cable harnesses and the power
distribution units (PDUs) in the rack, if required?
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Can a label with the server serial number be printed and attached
to the target rack?
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Did you run the required network cables from your network
equipment to the location where the server will be installed?
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Did you label the network cables that will connect to the
server?
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Does the rack support installation of standard Oracle PDUs?
If not, then complete this checklist.
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Can the customer provide equivalent PDUs?
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Can the customer provide a single PDU and its circuits to support
the power requirements in case on PDU fails?
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Can the customer ensure power loads are evenly distributed across
all circuits of a single PDU?
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Can the customer provide appropriate power drops for the
PDUs?
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Related Information:
Safety Checklist
Complete the following checklist to ensure that the safety requirements are met for
the data center in which the server will be installed.
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Is there an emergency power shut off? |
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Is there a fire protection system in the data center room?
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Is the computer room adequately equipped to extinguish a
fire?
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Is antistatic flooring installed?
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Is the floor below the raised floor free of obstacles and
blockage?
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Related Information:
Auto Service Request Checklist
Complete the following checklist if you are planning to use Auto Service Request with
the server.
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Do you have a My Oracle Support Online Account to
register Auto Service Request? |
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Do you have your My Oracle Support Customer Support Identifier
(CSI) number?
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Do you have the host name and IP address for the server that will
have Auto Service Request Manager?
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Will the system need a proxy server? If so, what is the host name
and IP address for the proxy server?
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Do you have the Technical Contact information for Auto Service
Request? This information should include the first name, last name,
and e-mail address of the contact.
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Logistics Checklist
Complete the following checklist to ensure that the logistics requirements are met for
the data center in which the server will be installed.
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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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Are you prepared for uncrating and trash removal?
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Are there any restrictions on delivery and trash removal?
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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?
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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?
Stair walkers
Lifters
Ramps
Steel plates
Floor covers
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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?
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Related Information: