tour of mcc’s green data center. a generic term to describe a facility used to store computers,...
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MCCADC:MCC
Academic Data Center
Tour of MCC’s Green Data Center
What is a Data Center?
A generic term to describe a facility used to store computers, servers, and other networking equipment in a single location.
To the MCC INFO program area faculty our Data Center is a facility used to demonstrate some of the best methods used to build, secure, and move towards a “green” operation. It is also a tool to ensure that our curriculum covers the many aspects of a Data Center necessary for student’s professional success.
Project Time Line
June 2008 – MCC becomes aware of the Data Center activity in their 4-county service area
July 2008 – Faculty begin building the Data Center Management degree
Fall 2008 – Faculty propose curriculum, vendor partnerships established, renovation of 3rd floor
Spring 2009 – Faculty begin training with IBM and HP, systems designs finalized
Summer/Fall 2009 – Equipment delivered to MCC
December 2009 – Equipment moved to Center
Data Center Specific Courses
Courses specifically required in the Data Center Management curriculum
Future “War Room” Construction
Construction Observation Hallway(War Room)
Arrival Apple, IBM, & HP Equipment
Activities included Faculty, Vendors & Staff
Observation Hallway(from Hall thru Server Room to War Room)
Power Management
Power solutions were selected for their hands-on capability and include
their implementation into the facility
Security
Security devices and curriculum will include
networked, standalone, RFID, and Biometric solutions.
Students not only see the devices but learn to evaluate
and audit solutions implemented.
Data Center Server Room
Blades, SANS, Backup and UPS Solutions were selected for
impact on curriculum.200 VM servers and
over 30 TB of storage is available.
Wiring Solutions Selected
Exposed overhead wiring solutions, switches, etc. were all selected because of their visual
effect
War Room Features
Wall Whiteboard for planning & diagramming
Monitors for presentations, monitoring systems and staying informed on events that would
affect your data center
Current Vendors
Apple - ServersControl Services – IP Camera, Iris biometric
scanner, RFID scannerIBM – Blades, software and trainingHP – Blades, standalone servers, EVA,
StorageWorks, software and trainingVmware – Vcenter 4, Vlab Manager 4
Questions & Contact Info
Thomas Pensabene – [email protected], Information Technology & eLearning
Ted Tucker – [email protected]
Jamie Bridgham – [email protected]
James Johnson – [email protected]
Michael Bierman – [email protected]