Preinstallation planning and verification

Use this information to prepare the DS6000™ for installation into a rack.

1. Prepare the site to meet all safety and environmental requirements.
2. Prepare the site to meet all space and floor load requirements.
3. Prepare the site to meet all power requirements.
4. Prepare the site to meet all network and communications requirements.

• Notices and publication information
  This section contains information about safety notices that are used in this guide, environmental notices for this product, publication information, and information about sending your comments to IBM.
• Service-clearance and floor-load requirements
  For each DS6000 series model or expansion unit, service personnel must be able to open the front and rear covers to perform service.
• Power outlet requirements
  Plan for the required power outlets when planning for the installation of your storage units.
• Power connector requirements
  Ensure that the site where you plan to install the DS6000 series meets the power connector requirements.
• Planning for network and communications requirements
  You must locate your DS6000 series in a location that meets the network and communications requirements.