DATA CENTER CONSULTING & DESIGN CHECKLIST

Customer: Address Site Address Bid submission date DC Build Starting date Completion date

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Description Space Considerations (in sq.ft) a b c d Office Space (Cubicle Space) Office Space (Cabin Space) Meeting Rooms Conference Rooms Other Support Areas (Toilet/Pantry etc.)

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Equipment Space Data Processing Equipment a (Server room) b d g Meet Me Room Staging Room Telephone Equipment/LAN Room

Storage Space Storage Room (Equipment/ a Accessories) b Tape Storage Room Growth Space Considerations a b c IT application growth rate (%) per year Staffing growth rate Future company / organization acquisitions 3 layers of physical security 4 layers of physical security 5 layers of physical security 6 layers of physical security UPS/ Battery Room Fire Protection Room

Physical Security a b c d

Mechanical Room a b

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AHU Room Minimum Clear ceiling height (False flooring to ceiling height) Clear path from loading dock to computer room Independent access to each server hall

Access Paths to Computer Room a b c

Protection considerations a Waterproofing b Pest Control Computer Room Walls Minimum 1 hour fire rating (NFPA 75 ) If vital records stored in computer room 2 hour fire rated walls (NFPA 75 article 7-2.1) CtrlS recommendation 2 hour rating Vapor barrier on walls Floor sealed (vapor barrier & dust protection) Floor load rating (80 - 100 lb/ft2 or higher) Floor drains (NFPA 75 article 3-3.2)

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Computer Room Concrete Floor a b c

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Computer Room Raised Floor a b c d e f g h Height (Minimum 18) Panel type (high pressure laminate anti static ) Panel load rating (1,200 lbs. or higher concentrated load) Noncombustible Material Concrete filled panels (used in aisles with high rolling loads) Stringer Vs Non stringer Bolted stringer Vs Non bolted (bolted preferred) Cleaning procedure established

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Ramps and Handrails Ramp incline 1 rise per foot (12 a raised floor height = 12 ramp length)

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Ramp floor load rating (high rolling loads) Rubber nonskid pads Handrails for handicapped & safely 80 to 10" height- False Floor to False Ceiling Dropped ceiling to be used? Ducted air returns at PAHU/PAC Serve ceiling as air return plenum Direct hot aisle air return to PAHU/PAC 400-500Lux Parabolic light fixtures (reduce glare) Lights out rooms to be used? 10% emergency lighting to be used Independent control at zone Ceiling insulation Flooring insulation Acoustic wall covering Area partitioning panels acoustic FM200/NOVEC1230 Manual disarm switch 0/ 45 / 60 / 180 second delay to allow abort in case of false alarm Water detection under raised floor Audible & visual alarm in room & at guard station Fire Protection Abort switches Hand held extinguishers Fire Protection warning signs posted Substation power inputs Single phase and three phase required UPS System required? UPS Batteries (Sealed Vs non sealed)

Ambient Lighting

Acoustics/Insulation

Fire Protection

Dual Power Paths / Single Power Paths

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Automatic Transfer Switch Power back up (DG Set) Diesel fuel storage tank size & time (ex. 12 hours) EPO switches at principal exit doors 50 HZ Power Distribution Units (415 Volt) to be used Grounding for safety (IS3043)

Air Conditioning / Chilled Water Optimal room temperature a 21 degrees C (+/- 2) Optimal room % of relative b humidity 50 (+/- 5) Air Conditioning Capacity Needed a b c d e f g h Sensible heat load % (equipment) CFM requirement (Precision AC) CFM requirement (Comfort AC) Redundancy level for server hall AC Unit Condenser type (air, water, glycol) Condenser location & distance from DC Direct Expansion A/C or chilled water based ac for fan coil units Type of humidification Adequate emergency exits Exits well marked Fire Protection signs posted (ex. FM200/NOVEC1230. Total Flooding Sys in use) Emergency evacuation procedures posted Clear aisles to exits

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Emergency Procedures a b

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Earthquake Exposures High Center of gravity tethering a methods b c d Floating frames Bolted down frames transmit vibration directly into hardware Check Local Codes

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Serviceability

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Service clearances for service and floor loading Gates/Doors must open Allow for proper perimeter air circulation

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d Minimize the use of dead end aisles Building location (Clients scope/Vendors scope) a b c d Approval from Civil authority Approval from Water authority Approval from Electrical authority Approval from Fire authority Building columns in DC Preferred cable path between floors or overhead Air Conditioners in server room or our side server room Power Distribution Units (PDU) at each row UPS in a room, Batteries in different room Power bus duct or cable duct Water lines to Air Conditioners dual or single Dual false ceilings (due to large void ) or single

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Decisions Affecting Layout a b c d e f g h

Data Center Components:

CIVIL & INTERIORS WORKS Flooding and storm water Thermal Insulation on floor / PAC room areas Fire rated Partitions , Fire rated doors fixing works Construction validation for fire/load bearing/seismic Plumbing system Loading /unloading bay Raised Flooring works False Ceiling Painting & Finishing works Providing & fixing of furniture items (Eco friendly ) MECHANICAL - CHILLER & PRECISION AC Chiller Plants Remarks

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Chilled water Piping Cooling Tower Water treatment plant PAHU AHU Ductable air handling units Comfort Air Conditioners Ducting work Fresh air & Pressurization system Ventilation system Water Pumping System ELECTRICAL - UPS & BATTERY SYSTEM UPS & Accessories Batteries & Accessories Battery management ELECTRICAL - PANELS & POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HT & LT substation Main Panels Cable tray - Power and data cable Cable laying DG Set Fuel storage and filling management AMF Panel/ PLC Panel / Synchronization Panel Electromagnetic interference level Emergency power off Transformer Earthing system Surge protection Raising Mains Power distribution Units Light fixtures & Wiring works FIRE DETECTION & SUPRESSION SYSTEM Fire alarm/detection system VESDA Fire suppression system Exhaust system (Fire smoke) SECURITY & BMS WORKS Public Address System Access Control CCTV WLD (water leakage detection) Visitor / employee entry/exit checking equipments Networking (Racks/cabinets/ structured cabling) Intruder system IBMS & system monitoring / Remote Monitoring

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