Neoview Owner's Manual (R2.2)

electronic components on printed circuit boards inhibiting cooling airflow and causing premature
failure from excess heat, humidity, or both. Metallically conductive particles can short circuit
electronic components. Tape drives and some other mechanical devices can experience failures
resulting from airborne abrasive particles.
For recommendations to keep the site as free of dust and pollution as possible, consult with your
HVAC engineer or your HP site preparation specialist.
Zinc Particulates
Over time, fine whiskers of pure metal can form on electroplated zinc, cadmium, or tin surfaces
such as aged raised flooring panels and supports. If these whiskers are disturbed, they can break
off and become airborne, possibly causing computer failures or operational interruptions. This
metallic particulate contamination is a relatively rare but possible threat. Kits are available to
test for metallic particulate contamination, or you can request that your site preparation specialist
or HVAC engineer test the site for contamination before installing any electronic equipment.
Receiving and Unpacking Space
Identify areas that are large enough to receive and to unpack the Neoview platform from its
shipping cartons and pallets. Allow adequate space to remove the equipment from the shipping
pallets using supplied ramps. For more information, see “Service Clearances” (page 25).
WARNING! A fully populated segment or combination cabinet is unstable when moving down
the unloading ramp from its shipping pallet. Arrange for sufficient personnel (3 persons) to be
present to stabilize each cabinet during removal from the pallet and to prevent the cabinet from
falling. A falling cabinet can cause serious or fatal personal injury.
Ensure sufficient pathways and clearance for moving the Neoview platform and associated
components safely from the receiving and unpacking areas to the installation site. Verify that
door and hallway width and height as well as floor and elevator loading accommodate not only
the Neoview platform but also all required personnel and lifting or moving devices. If necessary,
enlarge or remove any obstructing doorway or wall.
All Neoview platform segment and combination cabinets have small casters to facilitate moving
them on hard flooring from the unpacking area to the site. Because of these small casters, rolling
the cabinets along carpeted pathways might be difficult. If necessary, plan for a temporary hard
floor covering in affected pathways for easier movement of the equipment.
For physical dimensions of the Neoview platform, see “Physical Specifications” (page 26).
Operational Space
When planning the site layout for the Neoview platform, use the equipment dimensions and
service clearances listed in “Neoview Platform Footprint” (page 25) and “Physical Specifications”
(page 26). Because location of the lighting fixtures and electrical outlets affects servicing
operations, consider an equipment layout that takes advantage of existing lighting and electrical
outlets.
Also consider the location and orientation of current or future air conditioning ducts and airflow
direction and eliminate any obstructions to equipment intake or exhaust airflow. Refer to “Cooling
and Humidity Control” (page 20).
Space planning should also include the possible addition of equipment or other changes in space
requirements. Depending on the current or future equipment installed at your site, layout plans
can also include provisions for:
• Channels or fixtures used for routing data cables and power cables
• Access to air conditioning ducts, filters, lighting, and electrical power hardware
• Communications cables, patch panels, and switch equipment
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