The following data center checklist will help you leverage your organisation’s IT power infrastructure design for high efficiency, agility and productivity:
Ensure Adequate Backup Power: Power backup is a critical component needed to ensure 100% availability of the data center.
Assess Technology Requirements: Your technology infrastructure setup depends on the IT workload; that is, the power factor consisting of IT servers, storage, and networking equipment.
Create an Adaptive Architecture: While designing the IT power infrastructure, look at it holistically. The stronger the base, the more robust is the setup for the ecosystem.
Arrange Data Center Equipment Appropriately: Place UPS systems away from the server room to protect it from the electromagnetic field. The power distribution unit (PDU) should be kept close to the IT load, preferably attached to the rack to reduce their physical footprint.
Ensure Energy Efficiency: The servers in the data center need to be cooled continuously. Adopt a free cooling methodology which is cost-effective and can improve agility along with energy efficiency.