Designing server rooms

mdtech provides services for the design and creation of server facilities of any scale.

A server room is a dedicated space for housing server and other IT equipment. It ensures stable climate conditions (temperature and humidity), reliable power supply, and protection from unauthorized access.

Key Components of a Server Room

• Servers: Core equipment for data processing and storage.

• Cooling Systems: Air conditioners or precision cooling systems.

• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS): Ensure continuous power during grid failures.

• Network Equipment: Switches and routers for connectivity.

• Structured Cabling System (SCS): Organizes cabling for neatness and serviceability.

• Security Systems: Access control, video surveillance, and alarms.

• Additional: Monitoring and fire suppression systems.

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Purpose and Business Objectives

The server room is a local infrastructure zone dedicated to creating controlled conditions (climate, security) for the stable operation of corporate systems.

Business tasks solved by a server room:

• Centralized storage and processing of corporate data.

• Supporting critical corporate services (portal, IP telephony, mail).

• Protecting critical infrastructure from failures (power surges, overheating).

• Ensuring physical and information security of server equipment.

A server room is a compact solution ideal for small and medium businesses, in contrast to a large-scale Data Center (DC).

Standards for Server Facilities

Server room fault tolerance classes are determined by the international Uptime Institute Tier standard.

In our design process, we comply with a combination of international and relevant national standards:

• Power and Safety: Compliance with national electrical codes (e.g., wiring regulations).

• Fire Safety: Compliance with national technical regulations on fire safety (e.g., requirements for gas suppression systems).

• SCS: ISO/IEC 11801 and related standards for structured cabling.

• Climate Norms: TIA-569-C (room size/layout) and ASHRAE Thermal Guidelines.

The power system typically includes two independent power sources, complemented by UPS units, and sometimes backed up by diesel generators for critical environments. Stable operation is secured by precision cooling and efficient heat dissipation.

Stages of Server Room Design

1. Preparation: Gathering requirements (Tier level, budget). Developing the general concept and drafting the Statement of Work (SOW).

2. Site Analysis: Inspecting the premises (size, load-bearing capacity, utilities). Checking compliance with codes and adjusting the SOW based on site constraints.

3. Infrastructure Design:

   • Engineering Systems: Power (UPS, grounding), cooling, fire safety, physical security (access control, CCTV).

   • IT Architecture: Designing the SCS, network infrastructure, server placement, and scaling plan.

4. Documentation and Approvals: Preparing the full documentation package (schematics, instructions) and securing approval from the client and necessary regulatory bodies.

Design cost is calculated individually based on the project scale, required reliability level, and specific client requirements. We do not use standard solutions.