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Chapter 2
2. Site Preparation Concepts
This chapter of the SGI Origin 3900 Server Site Planning Guide provides a general
overview of the site planning process and information about the issues that are involved
in any site preparation. For the system-specific site planning information, refer to the
subsequent chapters of this document.
Not all of the items listed here apply to every installation; however, it is a good idea to
briefly consider each question for any system installation.
Physical Location
This section addresses the issues that you need to consider when you select a physical
location for a new system.
Selecting a Delivery Route
To ensure that the system can be delivered to the planned location, answer the following
questions before you plan a delivery route for the new system:
• Will the shipping crate fit through doorways and hallways and on elevators?
In addition to measuring the width of the hallways along the planned delivery route,
measure corners where the system might get stuck, the width and height of
doorways and elevators, and other areas that may cause problems. Table 5-1 lists
the relevant system dimensions.
• If the shipping crate cannot be transported to the final destination, can you unpack
the system somewhere else?
Often it is possible to unpack the system in a hallway or on a loading dock, and then
roll the system to its final destination.