Most server rooms use a raised sub floor or access floor to create a space for the miles of network cable that run in and out of a data center, and to create a space for air distribution.
Be sure that the load ratings for all raised floors and ramps are adequate to support all of your racks and equipment. Cast aluminum tiles in the raised floors seem to handle heavier load better than other materials, but check with manufacturer's ratings and specifications. Consider installing a sub-floor water detection system to prevent damage to your cables in the event moisture collects beneath the sub floor.
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IntroductionStep 1: Determine size requirements
Step 2: Reserve a location
Step 3: Power Requirements
Step 4: Environmental concerns
Step 5: Rack solutions and cable management
Step 6: Flooring: choice of materials matter
Step 7: Security
Step 8: Finalize the layout
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| Bernie Klinder, MVP, consultant Bernie Klinder is a technology consultant for a number of Fortune 500 companies. He is also the founder and former editor of LabMice.net, a comprehensive resource index for IT professionals who support Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 and BackOffice products. For his contributions to the information technology community, Bernie was selected as an MVP (Most Valuable Professional) by Microsoft. Copyright 2004 TechTarget |