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Origin ^TM Systems : Preparing for an Installation
(File 3 of 10) - Last Modified: August 1999

Overview

This document provides information that helps management and site preparation personnel prepare suitable environments for SGI Origin 2000 computer systems and SGI Onyx2 InfiniteReality2 computer systems that contain 33 to 256 processors. It includes site specifications and requirements that you may use as a guide during the site planning and preparation process.

For site planning information about systems with fewer than 33 processors, consult the document titled Site Preparation for Origin Family, Onyx2, OCTANE, and O2, SGI publication number 007-3452-003.

NOTE: Information and technical specifications for Onyx2 InfiniteReality2 racks and multirack systems are identical to those listed for Onyx2 InfiniteReality rack and multirack systems.

SGI site planning representatives are available for site planning consultation; contact a site planning representative by telephone
in the USA at 1 800 284 2729, extension 62820; at +1 715 726 2820;
by fax at +1 715 726 2969; by e-mail at [email protected].

You will also want to discuss your site planning, preparation, and installation plans with your Silicon Graphics account manager. Contact your account manager to obtain configuration information for any system.

Use the following steps as a planning guide for your system installation:

Identify the space, power, and environmental requirements for the system.
Select a location for the system and identify any necessary modifications.
Prepare the site according to the guidelines in this publication. You may use the site planning checklist at the end of this document as a guide.

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