upgrading data centres beyond planned capacity
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Beyond the FutureUpgrading a Data Centre Beyond its Planned Capacity
Hayley McLoughlin
What are the demands on our data
centres?
Demands on Our Data Centres
Increased Loads
Stranded Capacity
Dynamic Load Changes
Short Upgrade Project Time-lines
Expectation of Zero Downtime
Sustainability Requirements
Key challenges for an upgrade?
Challenges of Data Centre Upgrades
Parallel Systems
Lack of Isolation Points
Hidden Issues – Neutrals etc
Integration of Control Systems
Space Limitations
Target to Minimise Capital
How do we approach an upgrade?
Step 1: Validation & Brief Development
Site inspection &
review of information
Meetings to understand operational constraints
Identify further
information required
Development of design
brief
Step 2: Masterplan Development
Options reviews
Develop high level
masterplan
Develop high level
transition plan
Schematic design
Step 3: Design Development
Ongoing risk reviews
Develop detailed
transition plans
DocumentDetailed design
Case Study:
Enterprise Data Centre Upgrade
Client: Global Technology Company
Location: Malaysia
Existing Configuration
Capacity: 600kW of IT Load
Dual Incoming HV Feeds
Parallel Redundant N+1 UPS System
Parallel Redundant N+1 Generator System
N+1 Water Cooled Mechanical infrastructure
Hot Aisle Containment
Combination of In-Row Coolers and CRAC Units
within the data halls with spatial limitations.
Upgrade Requirements
Capacity: 1200kW of IT Load
No downtime
Opportunity to delay capital spend
Generally Tier 3 Resilience.
Existing Configuration
What is the specific upgrade approach?
Step 1: Central Mechanical Plant Upgrade
Step 1: Data Hall Pipework Connections
Step 2: New Generator Plant
Step 3: Redundant UPS
Step 4: New Main Switchboard
Step 5: New Capacity UPS System
With spatial restrictions, can we plan the
load distribution to work with the
services to improve the data hall
environment?
Original Load Distribution (at N cooling)
Revised Load Distribution (at N cooling)
What is the impact on our planet?
One Planet Living
Diagram courtesy of One Planet Living
www.oneplanetliving.net
One Planet Living
Diagram courtesy of One Planet Living
www.oneplanetliving.net
Carbon
Higher load density
leading to higher efficiency
Modular UPS
High efficiency chillers.
η DC = 1/PUEData Centre
Efficiency
η DT
Transmission Efficiency
η ITIT Efficiency
Waste
Reuse of existing facility
Redeployment of spare
UPS module for
mechanical load
Reuse of switchboards
Reuse of cabling
Land Use
Reuse of existing facility
Equity
Capital
efficiency
Key Take Home Messages
Understand the facility prior to undertaking any
design
Provide a practical implementation
Collaboration between disciplines
Collaboration between services and IT to ensure a
resistant solution where you have restraints.
THANK YOU
Questions?