There are many names for it: server room, data centre, data facility… but whatever you call it, the IT equipment and computer systems that are housed in this room or building is vital to your business. The server room or data centre is practically the nervous system of your operations, and any mistakes and mishaps that happen to your equipment can force the business to a screeching halt. The only way you can prevent this from happening is to ensure that your data centre’s design provides a great environment for your equipment.
Basic needs of data centres or server rooms
There are a few things you have to watch out for to ensure the longevity of your IT equipment. Fortunately, there are tools and tricks to solve these issues. For example:
- One of your top concerns should be security systems in case of emergencies like fires, floods, or earthquakes. There are several types of sensing cables and alarms that are perfectly suited for server rooms.
- Cooling systems are also needed in server rooms as equipment tends to overheat and are sensitive to changes in temperature. Various cooling solutions that are used are precision cooling systems like CRAC (short for computer room air conditioning) units, as well as CRAH (short for computer room air handling) units. We also make use of server room layouts to solve these issues.
- Another is the size and requirements of your business. How big your server room should be is something you need to consider over the long term. It may be challenging to predict your IT needs months or even years ahead, but it needs to be done. Most data centres or server rooms are planned with growth prospects in mind.
Once you’ve taken care of these three concerns, it should be a little easier to plan everything else out. Contact Canatec for more assistance on designing your server room.
Canatec offers everything from Canatal products to precision cooling solutions for your data centre or server room. Contact us to know more about our products and services.
