Appendix C
Site Preparation
Facility Characteristics
119
Windows
Avoid housing computers in a room with windows. Sunlight entering a computer room may cause problems.
Magnetic tape storage media is damaged if exposed to direct sunlight. Also, the heat generated by sunlight
places an additional load on the cooling system.
Ultimate load 4000 lb (1814 kg) per
panel
Rolling load 400 lb (181 kg)
Average floor load 500 lb (227 kg)
a. From Table C-3 on page 117
b. With 0.08 in (0.2 cm) of span maximum deflection
Table C-4 Typical Raised Floor Specifications (Continued)
Item
a
Rating