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| Foreword | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Designing the Data Center Infrastructure | |
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| Approaching the Data Center Project | |
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| Understanding the Value of Your Data Center | |
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| Deciding Whether to Outsource | |
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| Defining Requirements and Roles | |
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| Client Needs | |
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| Cross-Functional Support | |
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| Architecting a Productive Data Center | |
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| Make It Robust | |
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| Make It Modular | |
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| Make It Flexible | |
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| Standardize | |
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| Promote Good Habits | |
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| Previewing Data Center Components | |
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| Physical Space | |
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| Raised FlooringIn-Room Electrical | |
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| Standby Power | |
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| Cabling | |
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| Cooling | |
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| Fire Suppression | |
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| Other Infrastructure Components | |
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| Establishing Data Center Design Criteria | |
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| Availability | |
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| Infrastructure Tiers | |
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| One Room or Several? | |
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| Life Span | |
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| Budget Decisions | |
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| Managing a Data Center Project | |
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| The Design Package | |
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| Working with ExpertsTips for a Successful Project | |
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| Summary | |
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| Choosing an Optimal Site | |
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| Assessing Viable Locations for Your Data Center | |
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| Building Codes and the Data Center Site | |
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| Site Risk Factors | |
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| Natural Disasters | |
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| Pollution | |
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| Electromagnetic Interference | |
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| Vibration | |
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| Political Climates | |
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| Flight Paths | |
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| Evaluating Physical Attributes of the Data Center Site | |
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| Relative Location | |
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| Accessibility | |
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| Disaster Recovery Options | |
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| Pre-Existing Infrastructure | |
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| Power Analysis | |
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| Cooling Capabilities | |
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| Structured Cabling | |
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| Amenities and Obstacles | |
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| Clearances | |
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| Weight Issues | |
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| Loading Dock | |
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| Freight Elevators | |
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| Problem Areas | |
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| Distribution of Key Systems | |
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| Confirming Service Availability to the Data Center Site | |
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| Prioritizing Needs for the Data Center Site | |
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| Summary | |
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| Quantifying Data Center Space | |
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| Sizing the Data Center | |
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| Financial and Other Considerations When Sizing the Data Center | |
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| Employee-Based Sizing Method | |
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| Equipment-Based Sizing Method | |
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| Other Influencing Factors When Sizing Your Data Center | |
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| Determining Shape and Placement of Your Data Center | |
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| Desirable and Undesirable Spaces to Place Your Data Center | |
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| Growth Paths for Your Data Center's Space | |
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| Consolidation Options for Your Data Center | |
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| Structure and Finishes of the Data Center | |
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| Associated Data Center Support Rooms | |
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| Electrical Room | |
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| Networking Room | |
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| Loading Dock | |
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| Build Room | |
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| Storage Room | |
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| Operations Command Center | |
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| Backup Room | |
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| Media Storage Area | |
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| Vendor Service Areas | |
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| Summary | |
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| Laying Out the Data Center | |
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| Drawing Tools Available to Create Your Data Center Layout | |
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| The Floor Grid | |
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| Defining Spaces for Physical Elements of Your Data Center | |
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| Mechanical Equipment | |
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| Power Distribution Units | |
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| Air Handlers | |
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| Fire Suppression Tanks | |
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| Buffer Zones | |
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| Aisles | |
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| Equipment Rows | |
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| Form Versus Function | |
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| Setting Row Dimensions | |
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| Networking Rows | |
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| Orienting Rows | |
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| Weight Issues | |
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| Seismic Mitigation | |
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| Dealing with Obstacles | |
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| Irregular Spaces | |
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| Structural Columns | |
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| Piping | |
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| System Controls | |
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| Telephones | |
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| Common Problems | |
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| The Floor Grid Is Positioned Incorrectly | |
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| Infrastructure Items Are Installed Backwards | |
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| Floor Space Between Rows Is Too Narrow | |
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| Infrastructure Items Are Uncoordinated or Misplaced | |
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| Summary | |
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| Overhead or Under-Floor Installation? | |
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| Overhead Installation | |
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| Under-Floor Installation | |
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| Separation of Power and Data | |
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| Plenum and Non-Plenum Spaces | |
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| Ceiling Components | |
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| Raised Floor Components | |
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| Floor Height | |
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| Ramps and Lifts | |
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| Weight Bearing Ability | |
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| Types of Floor Tiles | |
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| Floor Tiles and Static | |
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| Termination Details | |
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| The Subfloor | |
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| Common Problems | |
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| Tile Cut-outs Are | |