HP Visualize J5000, Visualize J5, Visualize J7 User Manual
HP Visualize
J Class Workstations
Site Preparation Guide
Edition 3
Manufacturing Part Number: A4978-90021
Printed in USA January 2000
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Contents
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1. Introduction
How to Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hewlett-Packard Service Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sales Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Customer Engineer (CE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Applications Engineer (AE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hewlett-Packard Site Preparation Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Site Planning Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Site Verification Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Third Party Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Customer Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Local Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Data Communications Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Selection of Site Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Site Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Principal Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Site Planning Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2. Site Preparation Guidelines
Site Planning Time Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Computer Site Safety Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Floor Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Computer Room Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sources of Electrical Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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Contents
Miscellaneous Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Computer Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Media Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Protection of Valuable Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Telephone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3. Receiving the Workstation
Equipment Arrivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Checking for Shipping Shortage and Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Unpacking the Cartons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
A. Site Preparation Kit
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pre-Installation Worksheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
System Power and Heat Dissipation Worksheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
B. Specifications and Regulatory Requirements
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Maximum Heat Dissipation Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Regulatory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Product Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . 44
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulatory Compliance. . . . . 45
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How to Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual
This manual contains site preparation information for the HP Visualize
J Class workstations. Other site preparation resources may also be
available to you. Consult with a Hewlett-Packard Customer Engineer
(CE) specializing in computer site preparations.
Proper site preparation and maintenance is vital to the reliability of any
computer system. As our customer, it is your responsibility to ensure
that the proper facility resources and conditions are maintained. This
will allow Hewlett-Packard to provide support services in accordance
with the Customer Support Services Agreement.
This manual contains the following chapters and appendices:
• Chapter 1: Introduction (this chapter) is an introduction to
Hewlett-Packard’s service organization and site planning services.
This chapter outlines our site preparation responsibilities and those
of our customers.
• Chapter 2: Site Preparation Guidelines contains site preparation and
planning information for the HP Visualize J Class workstations, as
well as suggested topics that must be considered for larger computer
system sites.
• Chapter 3: Receiving the Workstation contains information on the
receipt of the J Class workstation at your site.
• Appendix A: Site Preparation Kit contains planning worksheets for
site preparation.
• Appendix B: Specifications and Regulatory Requirements contains
specification and regulatory requirement information for the J Class
workstations.
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Hewlett-Packard Service Organization
Hewlett-Packard Service Organization
Each member of the Hewlett-Packard service organization is dedicated
to making sure that each customer realizes maximum benefits from their
computer workstation purchase. The following subsections provide brief
descriptions of Hewlett-Packard service representatives and how they
can assist you. Table 1-1 on the next page summarizes a number of site
preparation technical tasks and lists the personnel who should be
responsible for completing each task.
The Hewlett-Packard service organization includes the following
representatives.
Sales Representative
The Hewlett-Packard Sales Representative is the customer’s primary
point of contact. Each Sales Representative coordinates all of the
Hewlett-Packard resources required to ensure a successful delivery and
installation. The Sales Representative is also responsible for arranging
for additional computer system capabilities (options) and staff training.
Customer Engineer (CE)
The Hewlett-Packard Customer Engineer (CE) is trained and
experienced in servicing computer equipment and peripherals. They
have the tools, parts, and knowledge to install and maintain
Hewlett-Packard computer systems. The CE will assist you in
determining your computer site preparation requirements.
Applications Engineer (AE)
The Hewlett-PackardApplications Engineer (AE) is a technical specialist
for the HP Visualize J Class workstations and associated software. The
AE organization provides a host of training courses and technical
consulting services in support of your computer system’s languages,
utility programs, database management, and system performance.
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Table 1-1 Site Preparation Technical Tasks
Technical Tasks Responsible Personnel
Line voltage measured Electrician and Customer
Engineer (CE)
Power line frequency measured (if required) CE
Power line noise levels measured (if required) CE
Neutral or ground noise/voltage levels measured CE
Safety and ground connections verified Electrician and CE
Advice on correct circuit breakers and wire size Electrician and CE
Verification that maintenance power outlets
(those used for floor cleaning, etc.) are on
separate circuits from the computer system
Electrician and CE
Recommendations about lightning protection CE
Measurements and recommendations on
radiated interference
CE
Answers to questions concerning modems and
modem options
Applications Engineer (AE)
Thermal load of HP equipment CE
Thermal load of non-HP equipment Customer and Equipment
Vendor
Modifications to existing electrical service Electrician and Customer
Modifications to existing air conditioning A/C Contractor and Customer
Environmental contaminants CE and Environmental
Engineer/Contractor
Placement of equipment (for service access) CE
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Hewlett-Packard Site Preparation Services
Hewlett-Packard Site Preparation Services
The following subsections outline Hewlett-Packard’s site preparation
services.
Site Planning Visit
A site planning visit is available as a purchase option at additional cost
to the customer. Upon receipt of a purchase order which includes this
option, a Hewlett-Packard Customer Engineer (CE) will make
arrangements for an on-site meeting with your principal operator and
electrician. As a part of this on-site meeting, the CE will discuss site
preparation needs including electrical, mechanical, and physical system
requirements.If required, a Hewlett-PackardSitePreparationSpecialist
Engineer will be available for consultation.
As a result of this visit, a site layout plan agreeable to you and
Hewlett-Packard will be created.
Note that all of your computer requirements and specifications are
contained in this manual.
Site Verification Visit
A Hewlett-Packard CE or Site Preparation Specialist will verify that
your site meets or exceeds your computer system’s requirements and
specifications prior to and during system installation. Sites failing to
meet the system requirements and specifications may incur additional
service charges.
Hewlett-Packard provides service under the conditions of the Computer
Products Warranty and Installation Terms, Customer Support Services
Agreement, Installation Support Plan, and on a time and materials
basis.
Third Party Service
If an HP Visualize J Class workstation and/or applications software is
purchased from a “third party vendor,” that third party is responsible for
providing consultation services on the system operation and applications
software.
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In the situation of a third party purchase, a maintenance agreement for
hardware and an Account Management Service (AMS) for software are
available directly from Hewlett-Packard.
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Customer Responsibilities
Customer Responsibilities
The customer is responsible for planning and preparing a suitable
environment for the installation and operation of a complete computer
system. The Hewlett-Packard CE will be available to assist you
throughout the planning and preparation for, and the installation of,
your system.
If computers are new to your site, you will need to pay particular
attention to the following items:
• Local building codes
• Local electrical codes
• Local safety codes
• Space and weight limitations/system accessibility
• Environmental requirements (temperature, humidity, etc.)
• Electrical and grounding requirements
If your computer is to be installed in an existing computer room, you
should analyze the following items and integrate them into your site
plan:
• Available space
• Environmental requirements
• Electrical requirements
Local Codes
Special local codes exist in some locations which regulate the installation
of computer equipment. The customer is responsible for making sure
their computer system installation is in compliance with all local laws,
regulations, and codes for mechanical, building, and electrical
distribution systems prior to system installation. The Hewlett-Packard
CE can assist you in determining your local regulations.
Data Communications Equipment
The customer is responsible for ordering and installing all required data
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communications equipment such as:
• Any hardware or cables for connection or installation of data
communications equipment
• Network links
• Telephone equipment
• Modems (Consult with your CE for Hewlett-Packard requirements.)
• Equipment supplied by companies other than HP
NOTE Communications equipment at the computer site is not part of the
computer and must be considered separately for power, space, interface
cabling, and cooling requirements.
Selection of Site Personnel
Depending on the complexity of the computer system, the customer is
responsible for selecting a Site Coordinator, Principal Operator, and a
Site Planning Team.Dependingoncustomer requirements,thePrincipal
Operator may or may not perform all of these tasks. In some
installations there may be two or three people assigned to the various
“operator” responsibilities.
Site Coordinator
The Site Coordinator is responsible for the following tasks:
• Establishing and maintaining site preparation schedules
• Coordinating construction efforts
• Being the primary liaison with Hewlett-Packard representatives
Principal Operator
The Principal Operator is responsible for the following tasks:
• System operation
• Monitoring site preparation
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• Ordering computer supplies
• Scheduling user training
• Maintaining maintenance schedules
Site Planning Team
The Site Planning Team is responsible for the following tasks:
• Determining site location and size
• Reviewing construction requirements
• Reviewing local codes
• Reviewing insurance requirements
• Scheduling all events related to site completion
Members of the Site Planning Team should include the Site Coordinator,
Principal Operator, Hewlett-Packard CE, electrical contractor, a site
construction coordinator (familiar with local electrical codes), and an air
conditioning specialist.
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