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What is considered part of the contents of a data center?
What is considered part of the contents of a data center?
What factor is crucial for determining the project scope of a data center?
What factor is crucial for determining the project scope of a data center?
What are redundancy requirements in a data center budget typically considered for?
What are redundancy requirements in a data center budget typically considered for?
What aspect does the 'budget' consideration in a data center project NOT include?
What aspect does the 'budget' consideration in a data center project NOT include?
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Which of the following is NOT an element of a data center?
Which of the following is NOT an element of a data center?
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What does the project scope help determine regarding data center design?
What does the project scope help determine regarding data center design?
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What is the focus of system availability profiles in data center design?
What is the focus of system availability profiles in data center design?
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Which type of budget refers to the ongoing costs associated with maintaining a data center?
Which type of budget refers to the ongoing costs associated with maintaining a data center?
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What is a primary consideration when determining the viability of a data center project?
What is a primary consideration when determining the viability of a data center project?
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What might affect the distribution of funds in the data center budget?
What might affect the distribution of funds in the data center budget?
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What is the primary purpose of the Building Budget in a data center project?
What is the primary purpose of the Building Budget in a data center project?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the Running Budget for a data center?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Running Budget for a data center?
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What essential criteria should be considered when determining the location of a data center?
What essential criteria should be considered when determining the location of a data center?
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In the context of Rack Location Units (RLUs), what is primary to consider?
In the context of Rack Location Units (RLUs), what is primary to consider?
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Which of the following is a redundancy requirement in data center planning?
Which of the following is a redundancy requirement in data center planning?
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What should be continuously communicated with building authorities and insurers during the design process?
What should be continuously communicated with building authorities and insurers during the design process?
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Which factor is NOT a constraint to evaluate when determining the viability of a data center project?
Which factor is NOT a constraint to evaluate when determining the viability of a data center project?
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What is the significance of the availability profiles in data center equipment?
What is the significance of the availability profiles in data center equipment?
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When considering additional hardware for a data center, which of the following is NOT typically included?
When considering additional hardware for a data center, which of the following is NOT typically included?
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Which criteria would be considered secondary for a data center location?
Which criteria would be considered secondary for a data center location?
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A data center is considered a temporary setup that can easily be relocated.
A data center is considered a temporary setup that can easily be relocated.
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Budget considerations for a data center include the distribution of funds for maintenance and services.
Budget considerations for a data center include the distribution of funds for maintenance and services.
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The project scope of a data center is irrelevant to the company’s requirements and budget.
The project scope of a data center is irrelevant to the company’s requirements and budget.
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Redundancy requirements in a data center budget refer only to power and UPS systems.
Redundancy requirements in a data center budget refer only to power and UPS systems.
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The viability of a data center project can be affected by insurance and local building codes.
The viability of a data center project can be affected by insurance and local building codes.
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The Running Budget includes only the costs associated with building a data center.
The Running Budget includes only the costs associated with building a data center.
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Redundancy requirements in data centers only pertain to power and network but not cooling.
Redundancy requirements in data centers only pertain to power and network but not cooling.
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The physical capacity of a data center is entirely standardized and does not vary by location.
The physical capacity of a data center is entirely standardized and does not vary by location.
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Command centers in a data center project are considered part of the essential criteria.
Command centers in a data center project are considered part of the essential criteria.
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Insurance and local building codes are irrelevant when planning a data center.
Insurance and local building codes are irrelevant when planning a data center.
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Study Notes
Data Centre Design Project Considerations
- Project Scope outlines the data center’s design, based on the company’s requirements and budget.
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Budget determines the project’s feasibility, encompassing building and running costs.
- Build Budget covers building and installing the data center.
- Run Budget covers yearly operating costs: maintenance, repair, connectivity, ISP network, storage and network equipment, service and support agreements.
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Criteria include essential and secondary factors.
- Essential Criteria: Power, physical capacity, bandwidth, and cooling.
- Secondary Criteria: Plumbing, lighting, fixtures, doors, windows, walls, loading docks, offices, additional hardware, and equipment.
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Using Rack Location Units (RLUs) helps determine essential criteria based on individual rack’s operating requirements.
- Different equipment types may require specific RLU definitions.
System Availability Profiles
- System Availability Profiles outline the availability requirements of different data center equipment.
- Availability Levels depend on the mission criticality of devices or equipment groups.
- Redundancy Requirements include power, network, device, and cooling redundancies, ensuring system reliability.
Insurance and Local Building Codes
- Insurance and Local Building Codes influence all aspects of the design process.
- Approval from building authorities and insurers is essential for final plans.
- Communication with relevant authorities throughout the design process can save time and avoid delays.
Determining the Viability of the Project
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Constraints include:
- Adequacy of budget
- Floor adequacy, ceiling height, grounding, seismic restraints, cable routing
- Employee qualifications
- Location cost and suitability
Data Centre Design Project Considerations
- Determining project scope is crucial for data centre design.
- Project scope depends on the company's requirements and budget.
- Project scope examples include adding storage devices and servers or constructing a new building.
Budget
- Budget includes the cost of building, installing, and running the data centre.
- The budget must be sufficient to meet the company's needs.
- Budget distribution and potential future changes must be considered, including power upgrades and system additions.
Budget Classification
- Building budget is for construction and installation.
- Running budget is for annual expenses like maintenance, connectivity, and service agreements.
Criteria
- Location should be practical and affordable, considering regional factors, proximity to corporate offices, and accessibility.
- Essential criteria include power, physical capacity, bandwidth, and cooling.
- Secondary criteria include plumbing, lighting, doors, windows, security cameras, and equipment.
Using Rack Location Units (RLUs)
- RLUs help determine essential criteria like power and cooling requirements.
- RLU calculations depend on the operating needs of each rack in the data centre.
- Varying equipment requires different RLU definitions.
System Availability Profiles
- Availability requirements of data centre equipment are part of project scope.
- Availability levels determine the mission-criticality of devices.
- Redundancy requirements ensure system reliability, including for power, network, devices, and cooling.
Insurance and Local Building Codes
- Insurance and building codes considerations are essential for all design aspects.
- All design team members and building contractors are involved in the process.
- Approval from authorities and insurers is required for the final plans.
Determining Project Viability
- Project viability depends on budget adequacy, floor space, employee qualifications, location costs, and region suitability.
- Key considerations include grounding, seismic restraints, cable routing, and accessibility.
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This quiz explores the key factors involved in designing a data center, including budget considerations and essential criteria for system availability. Understand the importance of proper planning to ensure optimal operations and sustainability of data centers. Dive into various elements like RLU definitions and project scopes.
