Design for Data Center: The Top Three Considerations for

Systems Availability and Cost Reductions

Design for Data Center

Proper and Comprehensive Planning• Plan properly or the project is at great risk of

not delivering required results• Planning and design phase needs to evaluate

current and anticipated operation• Plan calculating total cost of ownership. Total

costs must expand to future operational and maintenance costs

Design for Data Center

A Design for Data Center Efficiencies• If planning was done properly, design should

be fairly straightforward• Enlist and experienced team of architects,

data center consultants, mechanical engineers and electrical engineers to finalize design

• Proper design must include right size for current and future operations

Design for Data Center

Thorough Project Management• Manage the complete building project from

start to finish• Data center team must be available post

construction to ensure all equipment and facilities functioning properly

• Ensure the required permits are in place

Design for Data Center

Thorough Project Management• Must meet several regulatory guidelines at

federal, state and local levels• Expert management must ensure design must

meet codes, laws and statutes• Compliance requires careful research and

management to avoid costly rework after facility is completed

Design for Data Center

• Designing a data center is very complex and involves numerous functions

• Applying the top three considerations can have the greatest impact on the success of building expansion project

• Because the project involves many critical aspects, a full-service consultant along with a verifiable track record is the right solution for the project

About the Author

Arnie W. Evdokimo is Chief Executive Officer of DP Air Corporation, a leading provider of data center design, build and maintenance services based in Phoenix. For more information about design for data centers, visit http://www.DPAir.com today.