Specifications

2-1
Fitting out the Premises
Chapter 2. Fitting out the Premises
This chapter explains how to plan and fit out your premises to receive your server.
It includes the following topics:
• Data Processing Center Layout, on page 2-1
• Planning Installation, on page 2-3
• Power Cables, on page 2-3
• Network Cables, on page 2-4
• Electrical / Electromagnetic Interference, on page 2-7
• Fire Protection, on page 2-7
• Water Damage, on page 2-8
• Computer Room Floor, on page 2-9
• Computer Room Ceiling, on page 2-10
• Sound-proofing, on page 2-11
• Protection from Sunlight, on page 2-11
• Cleaning, on page 2-11
• Media Storage Room, on page 2-12
• Paper Storage Room, on page 2-12
• Printing Room, on page 2-12
• Ancillary Equipment Room, on page 2-12
Data Processing Center Layout
Site layout must provide:
• sufficient clearance around the various units for easy access and addition of extensions,
• protection from direct sunlight.
Selection of the Computer Room must be based on the following criteria:
• resistance of primary floors,
• headroom,
• easy access,
• exposure and location of windows and doors,
• location of electrical and telephone sockets,
• location of pillars and radiators.