Scenario
The Director of the Information Technology received notice from the Board of Directors that they are interested in a new Data Center. The Board has decided on dedicating a section of the West wing of the building for the data center. They are requesting a high-level design depicting a Data Center floor plan that will include a basic hardware rack layout as well as physical access and security controls.
The Director of Information Technology selected you to create a Visio design showing the floorplan layout of the new data center which include a 42u hardware rack layout and physical access and security controls.
The Board members request a summary explaining the Data Center design, with an evaluation of Green initiatives that will be used in the Data Center.
Instructions
Create a Visio design showing the floorplan layout of the new data center which include a 42u hardware rack layout and physical access and security controls. Provide a summary to explain your design and an evaluation of Green Initiatives.
Create a Data Center floor plan design with space to host 3 offices, rack space, heating and cooling space and show physical access and security controls.
Using best practices for installing hardware racks, design one full 42u rack layout that include the following:
At least five 2u servers
At least one 4u storage unit
At least one network switch
At least one PDU
At least one UPS
Full Answer Section
The cooling zone is located in the north and south walls of the data center. The cooling zone contains the chillers, cooling towers, and other components of the cooling system.
The administrative zone is located in the east wall of the data center. The administrative zone contains three offices, a conference room, and a break room.
Hardware Rack Layout
The equipment zone contains four 42u hardware racks. The hardware racks are arranged in a two-by-two configuration. The hardware racks are filled with servers, storage devices, and other IT equipment.
Physical Access and Security Controls
The data center is secured by a combination of physical and electronic access controls. The physical access controls include a perimeter fence, security cameras, and a security guard. The electronic access controls include a badge reader and a door access control system.
Green Initiatives
The data center is designed to be as energy efficient as possible. The following green initiatives are being used:
- Energy-efficient servers and storage devices
- Hot aisle/cold aisle configuration
- High-efficiency cooling system
- Daylight harvesting
- Occupancy sensors
Summary
The data center floor plan is a well-designed and secure space that will meet the needs of the organization. The green initiatives that are being used will help to reduce the energy consumption of the data center and make it more sustainable.
Visio Design
The Visio design is attached as a file. The design shows the floorplan layout of the data center, the hardware rack layout, and the physical access and security controls.
I hope this is what you were looking for. Let me know if you have any other questions.