DEC 7000 AXP, VAX 7000 Site Preparation Guide

This document, the DEC 7000 AXP System VAX 7000 Site Preparation Guide (Order Number EK-7000B-SP.002), provides comprehensive guidelines for Digital customer service engineers and customers to prepare a suitable site for the installation of DEC 7000 AXP and VAX 7000 computer systems.

The guide emphasizes detailed pre-installation planning and coordination with Digital, covering essential aspects such as:

• Pre-Installation Checklist: Tasks for planning the site, including physical layout, airflow and maintenance space, floor loading checks, electrical requirements (circuit breakers, power outlets, grounding, power consumption), environmental cooling, and communication cabling. It also covers checking the delivery route for adequate clearance.
• Cabinet Specifications: Dimensions and weights for both shipping and installed system/expander cabinets, including configurations with optional battery PIUs.
• Floor Space & Environmental Requirements: Minimum clearance specifications around the cabinets for airflow and maintenance (e.g., 150 cm front, 100 cm rear), along with detailed environmental specifications for operating and storage conditions (temperature, relative humidity, and altitude). It describes the system's airflow design.
• Power Requirements: Information on AC input voltages, circuit breaker ratings, and frequency ranges for different regions (Japan, North America, Europe/GIA). It also specifies power consumption (watts) and heat dissipation (BTU/hr) for minimum and fully loaded system configurations, and details the components of the power system, AC power cable length, and required receptacle types, emphasizing the necessity of connecting both neutral and ground lines.

The document is structured for efficient reference, with abstracts, illustrations, and detailed text for each topic. It also lists related documentation for the DEC 7000/VAX 7000 series.