Logistics Checklist
Complete the following checklist to ensure that the logistics requirements are met
for the data center where 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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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, and is it
protected from environmental elements?
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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 truck length, width, or
height?
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Are cardboard boxes and other packing material allowed in the
computer room?
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Is there a time constraint on dock access? If yes, then the
provide time constraints.
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Is a tail lift required of the delivery carrier to unload the
equipment at the delivery dock?
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Will any of the following items be required to place equipment
in the computer room?
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Stair walkers
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Lifters
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Ramps
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Steel plates
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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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