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4.1 Physical environment planning
In this section, we introduce points to consider before installing the IBM Power Systems
hardware. We introduce important considerations when deploying a reliability, availability, and
serviceability (RAS)-capable server, such as the Power 795 and Power 780. It is not our
intention in this chapter to provide a comprehensive environmental planning guide. We
exclude the site planning and assume that it is already completed. Concepts that are not in
the scope of this book include power and cooling, raised floors, air distribution, shock, and
vibrations.
Insufficient planning can affect the effectiveness of the RAS features of the intended ...