The layout of the mainframe equipment to be installed at the BELL 108 recovery site must be carefully planned. Important aspects to its layout are:

• Ensure that all necessary equipment fits into the room.

• Ensure that all manufacturer clearances are followed for each piece of equipment. These clearances provide space to open doors and gates for maintenance and sufficient, plus sufficient air to accommodate blowers and proper heat dissipation.

• Ensure that sufficient space is available between devices for good air flow from the air conditioning systems.

• Plan power and channel cable paths so that space is available between devices in the event that equipment must be moved after the cables have been installed.

• Separate less frequently traveled spaces from those where people must move about frequently.

This plan includes a suggested layout for the equipment in the room. Last minute changes can be made to the layout, but do so carefully.

BELL108C: Mainframe Equipment Layout Diagram

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