Planning for Data Center Physical Layout and Support Center Space

The physical design of your data center and support hub can be as important as the wiring and energy consumption schematics. This research note gives you a solid overview of issues involved in the physical design of your new center.


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From Info-Tech Research Group | Aug 31, 2011

Planning for the physical layout and design of the data center building space should include more than just the equipment room. For example, areas for loading equipment, storage and support personnel should be included in building space allocations to ensure that all space requirements of the data center are included in a high-level budget.

Read this research note to consider all data center functions and space requirements before drawing up final architecture plans and determining a budget for the data center building space.
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  • Planning for Data Center Physical Layout and Support Center Space.pdf
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