Data processing centers (DPC) is a complex system that includes a whole complex of IT solutions, high-tech equipment and engineering structures. The main task of such a center is to quickly process, store and distribute information.

Consolidation of computational resources and data storage facilities in the data center reduces the total cost of ownership of the IT infrastructure due to the possibility of efficient use of hardware, for example, redistribution of workloads, as well as by reducing administrative costs.

The data processing center engineering systems are an integrated life support system and ensure the physical security of computing units from natural disasters, unauthorized access, fires and floods.

Data Center Types

     A modular data center is a modular design designed to house computing equipment, implemented according to the modular building principle.

     Container data center is one of the varieties of modular data centers supplied in a secure container.

The advantage of this type of data center primarily in its mobility and ease of creation, deployment: container data center can be delivered and placed almost anywhere, in the most unfit for the creation of IT infrastructure places.

Equipment racks are housed in standard ISO 20 and 40 foot containers. 

Mini data centers are racks with high load capacity. Built-in cooling system. Physical access control system (ACS).

Protected external enclosure Smoke detectors and gas extinguishing system Remote monitoring and control.

Uninterruptible power supplies. Managed power distribution units (PDU / PDU). Mini data centers are located in rooms with little accommodation.

A classic data center is a specially equipped place to install special server equipment in it to process and store data.

The creation of engineering infrastructure involves the integration of all engineering systems, including architectural and construction preparation of premises, electricity, climate systems, cable communications, the system of dispatching control and security systems.

The engineering infrastructure includes the following sections:

• architecturalandconstructionsolutions;
• system of guaranteed and uninterrupted power supply;
• airconditioningsystem;
• ventilation and gas removal system;
• automaticfireextinguishingsystem;
• structuredcablingsystem;
• videosurveillancesystem;
• accesscontrolsystem;
• alarmsystem;
• system of physical equipment placement;
• monitoringsystem.

Requirements for data center engineering infrastructure

The engineering infrastructure of the data center should meet a whole list of stringent requirements, the main of which are:

Reliability.

    Achieved by taking into account many factors. This is the use of only modern equipment from leading world manufacturers, the involvement of highly qualified specialists and the reservation of the main components of the engineering infrastructure. This group includes everything that can guarantee the smooth operation of all elements of the data center.

Controllability.

    Management of engineering systems should allow timely forecasting of all possible malfunctions and equipment breakdowns in advance of accident prevention.

Security.

    Careful consideration of all potential threats, including not only technical failures, but also any unauthorized actions (both employees and unscrupulous competitors, hackers, etc.) is necessary. Such a study is formed at the planning stage of the engineering infrastructure of data centers, allowing you to guarantee an adequate level of security.

Scalable.

     All computer center engineering systems must flexibly adapt to growing needs, primarily through the creation of standardized and modular solutions.

Stages of building infrastructure

Building a new data center is a challenging project that cannot be implemented without practical experience and a vision for a long-term development strategy. When designing and building a data center, there are many factors to consider. The process of building a data center consists of four stages:

• Formation of the concept (task analysis and search for optimal solutions);
• Data center design (development of the project and budget documentation, their expertise and all necessary approvals);
• Construction of a data center (construction and installation work, installation of equipment, testing);
• Commissioning of an object (final configuration of all systems and processes).

DATA NETWORK SOLUTIONS offers the following services:

• Serverhardware;
• Building engineering infrastructure of small and distributed data centers;
• Data center transfer to another site, deployment and launch;
• Integrated design, implementation, maintenance of data center engineering systems, as part of subsystems:
  • main and backup power supply;
  • coolingandventilation;
  • structuredcablenetwork;
  • early detection of fire and gas extinguishing;
  • monitoring and automation of engineering infrastructure management;
  • control access to the premises;
  • videosurveillance;
  • o monitoring of environmental parameters;
  • o certification of the facility by the Uptime institute.