DEC 10000 AXP, VAX 10000 Site Preparation Guide

This document, the "DEC 10000 AXP System VAX 10000 Site Preparation Guide," is intended for Digital customer service engineers and customers. Its primary purpose is to provide specific pre-installation requirements and guidelines for preparing a site for a DEC 10000 AXP or VAX 10000 system.

The guide details crucial site planning considerations, covering:

• General Description: Describes systems available in 3-cabinet or 5-cabinet configurations (System, Expander, and Battery cabinets).
• Space Requirements: Specifies floor space needs, cabinet dimensions (height, width, depth), and weights for both system configurations and individual cabinets to assess floor loading.
• Electrical Requirements: Outlines AC power input specifications (voltage, phases, current, breaker ratings) for different regions, and summarizes total system power consumption and heat dissipation (Watts, BTU/hr). It also illustrates power connectors and receptacles.
• Cabling Requirements: Provides details on AC power cable length, composition, and the need for proper neutral and ground connections, advising against connecting power until checks are performed.
• Environmental Requirements: Lays out critical operating and non-operating conditions for temperature, humidity, altitude, and vibration. It also illustrates airflow patterns and warns against blocking cabinet airflow. For raised floors, it specifies floor cutout locations for cables.
• Planning for Delivery: Covers logistics such as checking delivery routes for adequate clearance (doors, passageways, elevators) and provides shipping dimensions and weights for individual boxed cabinets. It includes a warning about potential injury if cabinets are improperly handled during unpacking and movement.

The document emphasizes that it should be used in conjunction with a general "Site Environmental Preparation Guide" for broader site planning, focusing on information specific to the DEC 10000/VAX 10000 systems.