Chapter 4 Prepare Installation Site

Steps:

1. Review the safety guidelines. Refer to the section "Review Safety Guidelines" in the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance Installation Guide.

2. Prepare the location where the Oracle PCA will be installed.

   • Thoroughly clean and vacuum the area in preparation for the installation.

   • Note problems or peculiarities at the site that require special equipment.

   • Confirm that space, flooring, power supply and climate control meet all requirements. (See Verify Installation Requirements.)

   • Operate the air conditioning system for 48 hours to bring the room conditions to the appropriate level.

   • Ensure that all tools required for unpacking and installation are present. For a list of required tools, refer to the section "Tools Required for Unpacking and Installation" in the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance Installation Guide.

3. Unpack the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance.

   • Refer to the Oracle Rack Cabinet Getting Started Guide (E85665) included with the packaging when unpacking the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance.

   • Follow local laws and guidelines to recycle the packaging properly.

   • Save the shipping brackets used to secure the rack to the shipping pallet. You can use these shipping brackets to secure the rack permanently to the installation site floor – not for bracing or anchoring the rack during seismic events.

   • Verify that the hardware configuration corresponds to your order. Refer to the Customer Information Sheet (CIS) on the side of the packaging.

4. Move the Oracle PCA to the installation site.

   • Ensure that the rack doors are closed and secured.

   • Ensure that the leveling and stabilizing feet on the rack are raised and out of the way.

   • Push the system from the back of the rack to the installation site. To avoid damage, do not push on the perforated panel.

   • Steer the rack by moving the rear casters; the front casters do not pivot.

   Caution

   Prior to moving the rack, always make sure that all four leveling and stabilizing feet are raised and out of the way.

   A fully populated base rack weighs 1000 kg, or 2204 lbs. It is preferred that at least three people push and guide the rack, keeping everyone out of the path of the moving rack.

   An image illustrates how the rack should be pushed from the back. Detail bubbles show that the rear casters pivot, while the front casters do not.

5. When the rack is at the installation site, verify that no components or connections have become dislodged or disconnected during transport. If necessary, re-attach components and cables properly.

6. Allow the rack system to climatize for at least 24 hours before powering on the equipment.