Filter
Top Products
Site Readiness Planning
4-52 Sun Confidential: Internal Only 96257
Revision A
Environmental Requirements and Hazards
VSM5 system components are sensitive to corrosion, vibration, and electrical interference
in enclosed environments such as data centers. Because of this sensitivity, equipment
should not be located near areas where hazardous and/or corrosive materials are manu-
factured, used, or stored, or in areas with above-average electrical interference or vibra-
tion levels.
For best performance, equipment should be operated at nominal environmental condi-
tions.If VSM5 system equipment must be located in or near adverse environments, addi-
tional environmental controls should be considered (and implemented where practicable)
to mitigate those factors prior to installation of the equipment.
Floor Construction Requirements
VSM5 system equipment is designed for use on either raised or solid floors. Carpeted sur-
faces are not
recommended since these retain dust and contribute to the buildup of poten-
tially damaging electrostatic charges. A raised floor is preferable to a solid floor since it
permits power and data cables to be located safely away from floor traffic and other poten-
tial floor-level hazards.
Floor Loading Requirements
Flooring with an overall (superimposed) load rating of 490 kg/m
2
(100 lbs./ft
2
) is recom-
mended. If floors do not meet this rating, a site engineer or facilities manager must consult
the floor manufacturer or a structural engineer to calculate actual loads and determine if
the weight of a particluar VSM5 system configuration can be safely supported.
When being moved from one location to another, a VSM5-VTSS system cabinet gener-
ates roughly twice the floor load as in a static state. Using 19 mm (0.75 in.) plywood along
a transfer path reduces the rolling load produced by a cabinet.
DANGER !!
Exceeding recommended raised-floor loads can cause a floor collapse, which
could result in severe injury or death, equipment damage, and infrastructure
damage. It is advisable to have a structural engineer perform a floor-load anal-
ysis before beginning installation of VSM5 system equipment.
CAUTION !
When being moved, a VTSS cabinet creates almost twice the floor load as
when static. To reduce floor load and stress, and the potential for damage or
injury when moving a VTSS (e.g., during installation), consider using 19 mm/
0.75 in. plywood on the floor along the path where the cabinet will be moved.