FEATURE
One of the key considerations when designing a data center and selecting equipment is moving away from static designs that could become outdated within a year or two.
Ultimately, it comes down to building flexibility into your design and ensuring that the technology you install doesn’ t become outdated almost as soon as the data center becomes operational.
Operators need to think about keeping pace with increasing power requirements while futureproofing their infrastructure against the unknown.
The biggest takeaway is to focus less on static equipment and more on flexible solutions. If your rack power requirements change 18 months from now, potentially while your project is still under development, you need to be able to adapt.
That could mean adopting an open-channel busway, which allows rapid installation and reconfiguration, or planning additional space to accommodate future developments.
One of the key considerations when designing a data center and selecting equipment is moving away from static designs that could become outdated within a year or two.
What safety considerations come with these higher power levels?
It all stems from increasing power requirements. A 10-kW rack is very different from a 150-kW rack.
As power requirements increase, incident energy can also increase, potentially raising the risks to personnel working with electrical equipment. Incident energy is an important measure when assessing electrical safety risks.
Operators should revisit their safety programs and ensure their personnel are properly trained to work with these higher
Chris Osian, Product Manager, Starline www. intelligentcio. com
INTELLIGENT CIO NORTH AMERICA
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