An effective and efficient data center needs to be built with consideration to every component. No detail should be overlooked when planning for your data center installation, from your wiring to your data center’s architecture. Here are three ways to prepare for your upcoming data center installation.

1. No Detail Is Too Small

When it comes to data centers, having adequate power is just as important as having continuous power. In order to ensure that your new data center stays up and running to the best of its ability, select building and data center supplies with appropriate power ratings. Power disruptions contribute to data loss and can even cause injury.

Findings from Ciena indicate that the energy requirements of an average-sized data center are more than 100 times that of a large office building. Include appropriate electrical components to optimize your data center energy management. Choosing materials solely to cut costs could result in significant repair costs down the line. Every element of your data center should meet specifications to avoid any power outages or equipment failures.

2. Triple Check Cooling and Airflow

Air conditioning for data centers is essential to maintaining your equipment. Your hardware will generate a significant amount of heat due to workload expectations. Controlling the climate of your data center is imperative, else you could risk equipment overheating. Avoid unnecessary downtime and repairs by designing an aerodynamic data center with air conditioning.

Your data center’s cooling system is the most likely entry point for hackers. Not only will superior cooling prevent damage to equipment, but it is also your best defense against data loss and network compromisation. The importance of having superior cooling in mind for your data center installation cannot be overstated.

3. Plan Ahead

The physical infrastructure of your data center must be carefully incorporated with regard to the power supply and cooling. Allocate enough space to accommodate for projected growth. Even prefabricated data center modules take up space, so make sure you have enough room to add more equipment as your needs grow.

Data centers are a significant investment. Make sure that you are installing the highest quality equipment to provide optimum performance results. From design to installation, LDP offers superior mission-critical support solutions, so call us today!