Cabling Systems for Data Centers:

Data Centers are the "nerve centers" of the new economy –special environments that boast the latest technology and computing processes. The purpose of the data center is to centralize and consolidate IT resources, thereby giving business the infrastructures that offer 24/7 availability, 365 days a year. Designed to offer around the clock business continuity and uninterrupted services for mission critical data operations, they often have different requirements to that of traditional office network physical layer systems.

SMART VISION Information Technology & Communications can manage the entire turn-key project whether you are building, expanding, or relocating your data center, computer room, Hub switching room, installing computer room air conditioning, upgrading your UPS, or adding a generator system. Our profession engineers will ensure your project meets local and international electrical, mechanical, and building codes; and monitor and control the project stays on schedule and within budget cost.

SMART VISION Information Technology & Communications is a licensed UPS contractor and has the experience and expertise to manage all aspects of planning, design, engineering, and construction of your Computer room, Data center, or Telecommunication room. Our product range is wide and comprehensive which is stated as below.

1. Uninterruptible Power Supply system (UPS)
2. Precision Air Conditioning system
3. Raised Flooring system
4. Fire suppression system (FM200)
5. Computer Room Management system
6. Electrical Installation
7. Access control
8. Factory-terminated "Plug&Go" Solutions
9. Cabling Systems for Data Centers

Data Centre Design Requirements:

• Correct management of the data center’s physical layer infrastructure can have a direct impact on network operation and facilities
• Advanced cabling solutions that allow for adaptive design of the physical infrastructure to meet unique data centre requirements is the key to success
• Solutions that provide data center’s with a flexible solution that will extend the life of the cable plant, reduce obsolescence, and offer a clear upgrade path to future applications

TIA/EIA-942 Standard

Design requirements include

• Data centre sizing and site selection
• Data centre cabling infrastructure admin
• Architectural and structural
• Security and fire protection
• Electrical, grounding and mechanical
• Application distances
• Access provider coordination and demarcation

Challenges of a Data Centre

• Managing Downtime –Planned or Outages
o Assessing remote back up requirements
• Company Technology Roadmap
o Current & future technology requirements
o Mainstream or early adopter
• Environmental Control / Fire Prevention
o Use of high-density storage & server technologies
o Increased demand for power and cooling
o Ventilation –"Hot Spots"
• Redundancy and diversity–For HVAC, electrical, water, etc.
• Tiered Security–Push-button entry pads, electronic swipe cards, advanced biometric scanning devices