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Server Room Specification

The document outlines the specifications and best practices for server room design, including size, physical layout, power requirements, cooling, security, cabling, and risk mitigation strategies. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining optimal environmental conditions and implementing robust security measures. Additionally, it highlights potential risks associated with server room placement near pantries and power distribution boards, which could impact fire safety and access during emergencies.

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Server Room Specification

The document outlines the specifications and best practices for server room design, including size, physical layout, power requirements, cooling, security, cabling, and risk mitigation strategies. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining optimal environmental conditions and implementing robust security measures. Additionally, it highlights potential risks associated with server room placement near pantries and power distribution boards, which could impact fire safety and access during emergencies.

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1.

Server Room Size

Number of
Server Room Type Typical Size Use Case
Racks
Small 1–5 racks 100–200 sq ft (9–18 m²) Small business, branch office

Plan for 25–30 sq ft per rack, including aisle space, maintenance access, and airflow.

2. Physical Layout & Design

Element Specification
Rack
42U or 48U, 600mm wide x 1000–1200mm deep
Dimensions
Clearance 3 ft (1 m) front and back; 2 ft sides
Hot/Cold Aisles Alternating aisles for efficient cooling
Ceiling Height 8–10 ft (2.5–3 m) minimum
Raised Floor 12–24 inches (optional for underfloor cabling and cooling)

3. Power Requirements

Component Recommendation
Redundant Feeds A/B power feeds to each rack
UPS Sized for 10–30 minutes backup
Generators For extended outages
PDUs Intelligent PDUs in racks for monitoring
Circuit Design 20–30A circuits with separate grounding

4. Cooling & Environmental Control

Feature Specification
Target Temperature 18–27°C (64–80°F)
Relative Humidity 40–60%
CRAC/CRAH Units Based on heat load; 1 CRAC per 3–5 racks typical
Cooling Redundancy
Ensures backup in case of failure
(N+1)
Airflow Management Containment, blanking panels, cable seals
5. Security & Access Control
Element Description

Physical Access Key card, biometric, or keypad access

Video Surveillance CCTV with motion recording


Fire Protection FM-200, Novec 1230, or clean agent suppression

Environmental
Sensors for temperature, humidity, smoke, water
Monitoring

6. Cabling & Network


Feature Best Practice

Structured
Cat6A or better for copper; single/multi-mode fibre
Cabling

Cable Trays Overhead or underfloor

Patch Panels Wall-mounted or in-rack

Labelling Consistent and clear for maintenance

7. Risks and Mitigation

Risk Mitigation Strategy


Power outage UPS + generator backup
Cooling failure N+1 CRAC units
Unauthorized access Access control + CCTV
Fire or smoke Detection + suppression system
Cabling/Network issues Structured cabling + documentation

Key Concern:
•Server rooms are located adjacent to or facing pantries and power distribution boards (DBs).
•This layout could pose a risk in terms of:
•Fire safety (e.g., pantry appliances, heat sources).
•Access issues during emergency or rescue operations.
•Potential EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) from power DBs.
•Violation of best practices in data centre design or ISMS (Information Security Management
System) controls.

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