Title: Data Centers
Course: 2016FA-MCO-110-401 > Section: Module 11: Data Centers

Data Centers

There are many different types of critical facilities. However, data centers are among the most prevalent types of critical facilities currently in the United States. Since it is very likely that you will find yourself inside a data center as a mission critical operator, you need to know the ins and outs of the special challenges that data centers possess. The learning activities in this module were designed to meet course objective C11.

Objectives

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

- 11.1 Describe the special considerations for cost-benefit analysis in data centers.
- 11.2 Describe the special considerations for site selection in data centers.
- 11.3 Describe the special considerations for electrical and power in data centers.
- 11.4 Describe the special considerations for HVAC and plumbing in data centers.
- 11.5 Describe how these special considerations are put into place in a real data center.
- 11.6 Explain special redundant components needed in a data center.
- 11.7 Describe the purpose of the Uptime Institute and its importance.
- 11.8 List and define the different Uptime Institute qualification levels.
- 11.9 Describe special concerns related to power in the data center.
- 11.10 Explain the special flooring needs of data centers.
- 11.11 Define raised access floors.
- 11.12 Define racks and describe their purpose.
- 11.13 Define and describe rack power management.
- 11.14 Evaluate data center construction based on best practices.

In This Module:

Graded items are represented here with an *

- Data Center Design Parameters and Considerations, CBA
- Data Center Design Parameters and Considerations, Electrical Concerns
- Data Center Design Parameters and Considerations, Temperature and Fluid Concerns
- Self-Check - Data Centers
- Inside a Google Data Center
- Component Redundancy
- Lab - Uptime Institute*
- Power Load and Phase Balancing
- Floors
- Racks
- PACE-IT: Rack and Power Management
- Discussion Board - Under the Sea*
- Quiz - Data Centers*