Site Preparation Guide, Fifth Edition - HP Integrity Superdome and HP 9000 Superdome

Chapter 4
Environmental Requirements
Acoustic Noise Specification
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Acoustic Noise Specification
The acoustic noise specification as follows:
• 8.2 bel (sound power level)
• 65.1 dBA (sound pressure level at operator position)
The above levels are appropriate for dedicated computer room environments, not office environments.
Care should be taken to understand the acoustic noise specifications relative to operator positions within the
computer room or when adding systems to computer rooms with existing noise sources.