Physical installation planning

Before you set up your system environment, you must verify that the prerequisite conditions for the system are met.

About this task

This information applies to the supported hardware components. Answer the following questions before you start the installation process.

  1. Does your physical site meet the environment requirements for your system nodes?
  2. Do you have adequate rack space for your hardware?
  3. Do the power circuits that you are planning to use have sufficient capacity and the correct sockets for your installation?
    • A clearly visible and accessible emergency power off switch is required.
  4. Have you provided appropriate connectivity by preparing your environment?
  5. Do you have a USB keyboard and VGA display available for initial installation and deployment of the system nodes? To use the system, you must meet the minimum hardware and software requirements and ensure that other operating environment criteria are met.
Parent topic: Planning for hardware