The terminology refers to rooms from which the other machine
rooms within a computer suite or centre are monitored and
controlled and from which computer operators work.
Whilst these rooms are usually constructed within or adjacent
to the facility to which they relate, they can also be remote
and may control more than one.
The environmental difference between them and the rooms
they control relate to the occupants – people.
Rather than electronic equipment, we therefore need
to consider human – centric ergonomics, lighting,
vision, comfort and security, in a space that is usually
manned on a 24/7 basis
The environment within the space needs to be similar to
normal office conditions. Where it is adjacent to and related
to a computer room, steps need to be taken to separate the
two environments from one another.
A secure space attached to and overlooking or electronically
connected to the facility it is controlling.
We need to fully understand the business activity related
to the facility as well as the physical requirements of
the hardware systems being managed. Corporate and customer
aspirations need examining to evaluate performance and response
expectations.
Statutory Regulations, requirements and guidelines,
landlord requirements and BSs, CoPs - see Industry
Standards are considered.
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.
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.
CCS manages the whole project and all those involved in
it, on behalf of the client.
An operators’ room/bridge depending on its size may
require some of the following associated accommodation.
For information sheets, contact
CCS.
Telecommunications
equipment space – microwave or satellite dishes
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.
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