A secure space within or attached to an existing premises,
developed to provide accommodation and a controlled environment
for mainframe computer and associated electronic equipment.
The environment provided is closely controlled to protect
and suit the requirements of the computer equipment
rather than people – whose presence is deemed
to be only occasional.
Temperatures are fixed within a narrow band: 20 degrees
C, +/- 1 degree.
Humidity is maintained at 50%, +/- 5%.
The air is filtered to levels specified by the computer
manufacturers, typically 95%
@ 5 microns, 80% at 0.5 microns – or Eurovent
4/9.
The room is pressurised.
With larger computer rooms, some of the associated
activities may be housed separately, in adjacent rooms.
This accommodation is collectively referred to as
a “Computer Suite.”
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Large printers produce paper dust particulate pollution and do not require filtration, humidity or close temperature control. They also require regular attention and produce traffic to and from them. |
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Telecoms equipment similarly does not require the close control over temperature, humidity or air filtration. It may require regular attendance and does require a similar level of security as the computer room. |
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Operations control – may not actually be considered as part of the computer room activity. However, the computer room does require the attendance and vigilance of operating staff, and the computer room environment is unsuitable for them. The solution is to house them in an adjoining office having viewing panels overlooking the room/suite. |
We need to fully understand the business activity related
to the computer facility as well as the physical requirements
of the hardware itself.
Statutory Regulations, requirements
and guidelines, landlord requirements and British
Standards, Code Of Practices - see Industry
Standards, are all considered for relevance.
Corporate and customer aspirations also
need examining to evaluate resilience and future expansion
possibilities and limitations.
All matters need to be financially constrained
within the budgets produced during the initial outline design
phase. We may examine alternative means of financing certain
elements contained within the project.
The environmental and power requirements
of the computer hardware and related equipment are
assessed from information obtained from the equipment
manufactures and a view taken on future requirements
and hence expansion.
In the build, the three main considerations are: security,
environment and communication. These are constituents of
each and every element involved in the facility’s
construction. Needless to say, technology plays an important
role in each and we aim to keep up with its advances, to
improve each.
CCS manages the whole project and all those
involved in it, on behalf of the client.
A computer room, depending on its size may require some
of the following associated accommodation: For information
sheets, contact
CCS.
Reception/Security
Telecommunications
equipment space
Printers
Operations/
Control Bridge
Stores
Mechanical
and electrical services plant rooms
External
M&E plant accommodation – secure areas
Standby
power accommodation – secure
See: How do we do it? To find out how we assemble those elements & activities to
tailor and construct a facility to match your requirements
– within the timescale and expenditure budgets agreed.
See: How much will it cost? To find
out how the financial aspects are dealt with.
More details? – Select the appropriate
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