Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Sun BluePrints Program
Who Should Use This Book
Before You Read This Book
How This Book Is Organized
Ordering Sun Documents
Accessing Sun Documentation Online
Typographic Conventions
Shell Prompts in Command Examples
Chapter 1: Data Center Design Philosophy
Look Forward by Looking Back
A Modern Pantheon
Fundamentals of the Philosophy
Keep the Design as Simple as Possible
Design for Flexibility
Design for Scalability
Use a Modular Design
Keep Your Sanity
Top Ten Data Center Design Guidelines
Chapter 2: Data Center Design Criteria
Scope, Budget, and Criteria
Project Scope
Budget
Build Budget and Run Budget
Criteria
Using Rack Location Units
System Availability Profiles
Insurance and Local Building Codes
Determining the Viability of the Project
Chapter 3: Designing a Data Center
Design Process
Design Drawings
Designing for Data Center Capacities
Data Center Structural Layout
Structural Considerations
Raised Floor
Aisles and Other Necessary Open Space
Command Center
Data Center Support Systems
Space and Weight
Power Requirements
HVAC and Air Flow Requirements
Network Cabling
Planned Redundancies
Physical and Logical Security
Physical Access Restrictions
Logical Access Restrictions
System Monitoring
Remote Systems Management
Planning for Possible Expansion
Chapter 4: Determining Data Center Capacities
Data Center Capacities
Purpose of Rack Location Units
Data Center Evolution
Determining Criteria for RLUs
Power
Cooling
Bandwidth
Weight
Physical Space
Functional Capacity
Creating RLU Definitions
Using RLUs to Determine In-Feed Capacities
Planning for Equipment Layout
Chapter 5: Site Selection
Geographic Location
Natural Hazards
Man-Made Hazards
Emergency Services and Vehicle Access
Utilities
Data Center Site Selection
Retrofitting an Existing Site
Security
Access
Raised Flooring
Isolation From Contaminants
Risk of Leaks
Environmental Controls
Room for Expansion
General Site Considerations
Geographic and District Criteria
Data Center Area Criteria
Chapter 6: Implementing a Raised Floor
Anatomy of a Raised Floor
Floor Height
Support Grid
Floor Tiles
Plenum
Wireways and Outlets
Cable Trays
Placement of Wireways and Cable Trays
Routing Wires and Cables
Ramps and Lifts
Floor Load Capacity
Air Flow and Pressure
Pressure Leak Detection
Fire Rating
Local Building Code
Chapter 7: Power Distribution
Power Distribution System Design
Assessing Power Requirements
Multiple Utility Feeds
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Backup Power Generators
Sharing Breakers
Maintenance Bypass
Installation and Placement
Grounding and Bonding
Compliance With the NEC
Equipment Grounding Conductor Impedance
Signal Reference Grid
Recommended Practices
Input Power Quality
Power Conditioning Technology
Harmonic Content
Voltage Spikes
Lightning Protection
Emergency Power Control
Wiring and Cabling
Higher Amps and Single-Phase or Three-Phase
Power Distribution Units
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electrostatic Discharge
Site Power Analyses
Chapter 8: HVAC and Other Environmental Controls
Reasons for Environmental Control
Temperature Requirements
Relative Humidity
Corrosion
Electrostatic Discharge
Air Conditioning Systems
Chilled Liquid Systems
Dry Conditioning Systems
Planning Air Circulation
Downward Flow System
Overhead Air Handlers
Centralized Air Handling
Placement of HVAC Units
Humidification Systems
Monitoring Temperature and RH Levels
Monitoring System
Air Conditioner and Humidifier Set-Points
Mechanical Support Systems
Air Distribution
Tile Placement and Air Flow
Hardware Rack Placement
Subfloor Pressure Differential
Supply Air Plenum Integrity
Vapor Barrier Design and Conditions
Chapter 9: Network Cabling Infrastructure
Creating a Network Cabling Infrastructure
Determining Connectivity Requirements
Modular Design
Hierarchy of the Network Structure
Points of Distribution
Network Terminal Servers
Cross-Patch Ports
Sub-Switches
Cable Connectors
Avoiding Spaghetti
Labeling and Color Coding
Verification
Chapter 10: Shipping, Receiving, and Staging
Loading Dock
Shipping and Receiving
Staging Area
Packing and Unpacking Area
Storage
Chapter 11: Avoiding Hazards
Types of Hazards
Personnel Health and Safety
Fire
Fire Prevention
Physical Barriers
Fire Detection Systems
Fire Suppression Systems
Manual Fire Suppression
Flooding
Avoiding Leaks
Earthquakes
Miscellaneous Disasters
Security Problems
Noise Problems
Chapter 12: Environmental Contaminants
Contaminant Types and Sources
Gaseous Contaminants
Particulate Contaminants
Effects of Contaminants
Physical Interference
Corrosive Failure
Short Circuits
Thermal Failure
Avoiding Contamination
Exposure Points
Subfloor Void
Positive Pressurization and Ventilation
Filtration
Taking Out the Trash
Regularly Scheduled Cleanings
Chapter 13: Codes and Construction
Codes
The Quagmire of Codes
Codes and the Law
Who Can Help?
Construction Criteria
Construction Materials
Construction in an Operational Data Center
Isolating Construction Activity
Preserving Environmental Integrity
Pre-Hardware Installation Checklist
Appendix A: Managing System Configurations
Abstract
Introduction
In the Beginning...
Cabling
System Installation
Solaris JumpStart Software
Source Control on the Solaris JumpStart Server
Packages
Software Patches
Firmware and Storage Patches
Storage Area Networks
List of Things to Remember
Conclusions
Appendix B: Bibliography and References
Books
Publications
Organizations
Software
Quote Acknowledgments
Glossary
Index
