Data centres : an Introduction to concepts and design

This document provides an introduction to owners, co-location developers, designers, constructors, operators and all those who have an interest in data centre design, operation and space planning. It gives an introduction to many of the concepts that require careful consideration.
This document is not intended to be a design tool, but should be used for guidance only as to the more significant issues that might be considered.
Over recent years data centers have gained greater significance and complexity in the way they are designed and engineered. They are not necessarily a commercial enterprise within themselves but more of a significant and necessary component in the way businesses perform and operate.
Contents
1 Introduction
2 The function of a data centre
3 Site selection and building criteria
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Key considerations
3.3 Building design criteria
3.4 Risk analysis
3.5 Planning risks
4 Planning, site and space
4.1 Site planning
4.2 Space planning
5 Energy and sustainability
5.1 Energy strategy
5.2 Efficiency of IT equipment
5.3 Power usage effectiveness
5.4 Environmental benchmarking
6 Engineering systems design
6.1 Electrical services
6.2 Mechanical services
7 Air management
8 Fire safety
8.1 Fire safety systems
9 Network provision
10 Security
10.1 General security
10.2 Monitoring and control
11 Building construction
11.1 Professional team
11.2 Project procurement
11.3 Construction programme1
11.4 Construction costs and cost plan
Data centres: an introduction to concepts and design
11.5 Mobilisation
11.6 Procurement schedule
11.7 Health and safety plan
11.8 Site facilities and procedures
11.9 Site procedures