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01 Data+Center+Spaces

The document provides an introduction to data center infrastructure design, categorizing data centers by size and outlining typical space utilization. It details the ANSI/TIA-942-B ratings system, which classifies data centers from Rated-1 to Rated-4 based on their infrastructure availability and resilience to disruptions. Additionally, it includes guidelines for telecommunications, electrical, architectural, and mechanical systems in data center planning and design.

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The document provides an introduction to data center infrastructure design, categorizing data centers by size and outlining typical space utilization. It details the ANSI/TIA-942-B ratings system, which classifies data centers from Rated-1 to Rated-4 based on their infrastructure availability and resilience to disruptions. Additionally, it includes guidelines for telecommunications, electrical, architectural, and mechanical systems in data center planning and design.

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Data Center Infrastructure Design – An Introduction

Lecture 1
Data Center Spaces

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Overview

Data centers can be classified using size or other criteria (e.g., power capacity,
no. of cabinets)
 Small: Up to 500 sq. m (5400 sq. ft)

 Medium: 500 – 2500 sq. m (5400 – 27,000 sq. ft)

 Large: Greater than 2500 sq. m (27,000 sq. ft)

Typical data center space utilization:


 Equipment cabinets (30%)

 Aisles and clearances between cabinets (30%)

 Power and cooling equipment (20%)

 Offices and other rooms (20%)

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Ratings (ANSI/TIA-942-B)

The ratings concept was developed to assist in:


 Evaluating or classifying existing facilities

 Communicating design requirements for new facilities

Four ratings (Rated-1 through Rated-4) to indicate an increasing level of


infrastructure availability, covering a data center’s:
 Telecommunications / networking systems (T1 through T4)

 Electrical systems (E1 through E4)

 Architectural / structural elements (A1 through A4)

 Mechanical systems (M1 through M4)

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Rated-1 Data Center: Basic (T1 E1 A1 M1)

Non-critical activities, periodic disruption acceptable


 Susceptible to disruptions from both planned and unplanned activity

Single path for power, cooling, and telecommunications / networking


 No redundant equipment or components (N)

 Generator not required

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Rated-2 Data Center: Redundant Component (T2 E2 A2 M2)

Important activities, occasional disruption acceptable


 Less susceptible to disruption from both planned and unplanned activity

Single path for power, cooling, and telecommunications / networking


 Includes redundant equipment or components (N+1)

 Generator is required

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Rated-3 Data Center: Concurrently Maintainable (T3 E3 A3 M3)

Business-critical activities, infrequent disruption acceptable


 Unplanned events may cause disruption

 Planned maintenance, testing, or upgrade activity can take place without disrupting operations

Two power, cooling, and telecommunications / networking distribution paths


 Sufficient capacity on each path to carry entire load

 One active, one standby (N+1)

 Each path may or may not include redundant equipment or components (N+1)

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Rated-4 Data Center: Fault Tolerant (T4 E4 A4 M4)

Mission-critical activities, no disruption acceptable


 Can sustain at least one worst-case unplanned event on any path at any time with no impact on service
delivery

Multiple power, cooling, and telecommunications / networking distribution paths


 Sufficient capacity on each path to carry entire load

 Two active at all times (2N or N+N), other(s) standby

 Each path may or may not include redundant equipment or components (N+1)

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Spaces — Commercial Building vs. Data Center


Commercial building spaces (side view) Data center spaces (top view)

Telecom circuits ER
Campus cables
WA DR
CP Non-CR support
areas TR
MDA

e.g., Operations Center, offices,


WA DR meeting rooms, lobby
IDA

HDA
HDA
WA DR
ZDA
EDA
EDA
EDA
ER DR
Computer Room (CR)
Telecom circuits
Campus cables

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Guidelines

Standards for data center infrastructure planning and design include guidelines for:

 Telecommunications / networking systems

• Equipment, housings, cabling and connectivity

 Electrical systems

• Power distribution

 Architectural / structural elements

• Layout, building integrity

 Mechanical systems

• Thermal management

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Guidelines — Telecommunications / Networking Systems

Standards provide planning and design recommendations for:


 Cabling pathways

 Racks and cabinets

 Network and cabling system topologies

 Cable management

 Labeling and administration

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Guidelines — Electrical Systems

Standards provide planning and design recommendations for:


 Primary (utility) power

 Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

 Standby / backup power

 Grounding and lightning protection

 Emergency Power Off (EPO)

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Guidelines — Architectural / Structural Elements

Standards provide planning and design recommendations for:


 Site selection and security

 Parking, generator, and fuel storage areas

 Mixed-use or multi-tenant occupancy within building

 Building components and construction

 Floor loading and ceiling hanging capacity

 Concrete slab thickness

 Resistance to vibration (e.g., traffic, seismic activity)

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Guidelines — Mechanical Systems

Standards provide planning and design recommendations for:


 Cooling, airflow, and control systems

 Fire detection / suppression

 Plumbing and leak detection / drainage

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