HP StorageWorks ESL9000 series tape library pre-installation site survey (April 2003)
Site Survey
12 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Pre-installation Site Survey
Receiving the Library (Physical Requirements)
Answer the following questions to ensure you are prepared for the physical
requirements needed to receive the library.
Installation Route Requirements (Receiving Dock to Installation
Site)
Answer the following questions to ensure you are prepared to transfer the library
from the receiving dock to the installation site.
Question
Site Ready?
Yes No
1. Is there a loading dock that is accessible by tractor-trailer?
2. Are a minimum of two people available to help uncrate the library?
3. Is there a location to store crating/packaging material for future use?
4. Are pallet jacks or moving dollies available?
5. Is there adequate space to uncrate the library?
6. Are tools for uncrating the library available?
Question
Site Ready?
Yes No
1. Are the clearances of all doorways and elevators on the route adequate
[must be greater than 80 inches (203.2 cm)]?
2. Is the route free of steps (no steps should exist along route)?
3. Will all flooring (route and installation site) support 250 lb/ft2 (1221
kg/m2)?
4. Is the route free of carpet or obstacles that would impede caster
movement?