AlphaServer GS60/140 and 8200/8400

This document is a comprehensive site preparation guide designed for customer service engineers and customers installing AlphaServer GS60, GS140, 8200, or 8400 systems. It covers critical planning tasks, including:

• Pre-installation checklist: Guidelines for physical layout, floor loading, and infrastructure readiness.
• Cabinet specifications: Detailed dimensions and weights for system and expander cabinets.
• Environmental requirements: Specifications for temperature, humidity, altitude, and airflow to ensure optimal system operation.
• Power requirements: Comprehensive data on single-phase and three-phase AC power configurations, including input voltage, frequency, breaker ratings, power consumption (watts), and heat dissipation (BTU/hr).
• Cabling: Information on AC power cables and the necessary receptacles for various international configurations.

The document also clarifies the relationship between the newer GS60/140 systems and the legacy 8200/8400 models, noting that the site preparation requirements are generally applicable across all these related systems.