They comprise a secure space within an existing premises, developed to provide accommodation and a controlled environment for computer network and development servers, usually housed in equipment racks, and telecommunications modems, processors, patch panels, line frames and associated equipment.

Environment
The electronic equipment is usually designed to operate in normal office conditions. Close control of temperature humidity and air filtration is not always required.
Temperatures are designed to be maintained at circa 22 degrees C +/- 3 degrees

Because of equipment space packing density, its importance to the business and its power and connectivity, many of the environmental features found in computer rooms are still required.

Equipment heat packing densities are currently running at twice the norm we used to consider for computer rooms and will shortly increase to three times that amount. The main source of heat is from multiple servers stacked within equipment racks.

Whilst the air conditioning systems are less sophisticated, they still require a similar amount of design consideration as with computer rooms, in order to avoid pitfalls.

Accommodation
A secure and low profile space is required. Water, vibration and electrical disturbance need avoiding. Accessibility by the IT department is required.

Design Considerations
We need to fully understand the business activity related to the facility as well as the physical requirements of the hardware itself.

Statutory and Non Statutory Regulations, requirements and guidelines, BSs, CoPs - see Standards & Regulations are all considered for relevance.

Corporate and customer aspirations 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 equipment intended is assessed from information obtained from the equipment manufactures.

Size of the facility alters considerations of method of air distribution, need for raised floor or ceiling plenums and associated external plant accommodation.

The build
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.

Spaces
A Server/Telecoms room, depending on its size may require some of the following associated accommodation. For information sheets, contact CCS.

          Telecommunications equipment space – microwave or satellite dishes
          Printers
          Stores
          Mechanical and electrical services plant rooms
          External M&E plant accommodation – secure areas
          Standby power accommodation – secure

Method
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.

Cost
See: How much will it cost? To find out how the financial aspects are dealt with.

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