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.
Table 16 Logistics Checklist
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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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