Continuity Insights Chicago: Evolving Data Center Trends & Design Standards Technology Management, Inc. 1911 Rohlwing Rd., Suite E Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 847 394 8900 19 June 2013 www.tmiamerica.com Introduction Jose Hernandez, 30+ years of design/build experience Vice President of Technology Management, Inc. Design and Project Management services Project Types Data Centers Colocation Call Centers Telecom / Network Facilities 1
Agenda Trends & Evolving Standards Buy vs. Build? Factors to Consider Decision Making Process Buy/Build Facility Options Current Design Criteria Trends Audience Questions Today s Choices In today s dynamic Data Center market, firms needing IT space are faced with the choice of Buy vs. Build Both sides have their own unique advantages Which factors most influence the decision? Primary Factors: Financial Factors Operational Factors Technical Factors 2
End User Facility Options Build your own Least popular option today Facility operations are more complex Significant capital investment Wholesale property Most popular option in larger markets, few options in other markets Little capital investment IT retains full control Colocation Remains popular among small to medium sized companies Competitive pricing IT gives up some control Managed services are available Considerations Other Financial Operational Technological 3
Distinguishing Either Buy or Build Buy Outsourced Wholesale (Data Center Suites) Colocation (In with the neighbors) Managed Hosting Cloud Build Traditional Construction/Renovation of a Data Center Facility May be either: User Owned User Leased Buy/Build Hybrid Approach Construction/Renovation of an existing Data Center Facility Buy for the tandem or redundant new facility Financial Issues are Easily Recognized Understanding their Impacts: Capital Costs Operational Costs One Time Charges Lease Costs Financial 4
Technology Realistically assessing future IT Architecture is crucial Projected Growth & Expansions IT Equipment Mix (Servers, Storage & Network) Virtualization Consolidations Expected Spatial, Electrical and Cooling Densities Operational Priorities & Risk tolerance Staff Requirements SLAs Security Limitations w/data Center Support NOC Requirements Power Management & Allocation Telecommunications Corporate Culture Operational 5
Other Customer specific factors can also result in unique advantages & disadvantages Proximity between HQ & Staff Equipment Hugging Tendencies Storage Space The Neighbors Adjacent tenants at initial occupancy Ability to expand directly outside your day one footprint Long term synergies and threats Build Threshold White Space Requirements Are > 3,000 sf Lower levels can be affected by the Tier level desired Enterprise Needs Operational Control Hosting SLAs May Cause Regulatory & Legal Issues Enterprise has unique Government compliance requirements 6
Buy Threshold Enterprise financing is limited Planned Usage is Less than 6 8 Years Long Term savings cost more than constructed solutions Operating a Data Center Facility is Not a Core Competency or Desire Colocation / Hosting Market has abundant providers Key factors impacting client direction IT wants facility control but not in the facility business IT wants to maintain full IT control Available managed services provides new options Eliminate capital investment and move to OPEX Wholesale efficiency of operation Facility scale should eliminate planning/growth uncertainty Better utility rates and connectivity DC planning miscalculation will be costly The purpose built data center has fewer site selection risks Not part of the business campus environment Scalability: space and density/capacity in a custom design Elimination of facility obsolescence 7
Buy / Build Summary No solution is perfect, every data center and client scenario is like a fingerprint No One Size Fits All answer Real Data Center Costs are often Greater than internal estimates Less than industry standard estimates w/most Data Center Cost Comparisons, it s very common to forget an expensive element Regional risk criteria has not changed Earthquake Tornado and hurricane Flood Site Selection Man made risks Local risk criteria has not changed Highways Airports Rail spurs Utilities Cooler climate locations are becoming more attractive Free cooling 8
Design Criteria Tier Rating: Facility Performance Scalable, Expandable, Upgradable, Modular Options for Hardening the Building Shell Green Initiatives LEED certification still does not address specific DC issues Being a good steward of the environment is no longer dismissed Load Densities have significantly increased Design Temperatures ASHRAE has increased operating range, now widely accepted Energy Efficiency Measures Numerous proven options will reduce energy consumption, lower PUE No impact to facility reliability Segregation of spaces Ingress/egress Access flooring Still offers the most flexibility Suspended ceilings Sound, appearance Return air plenum Architectural 9
Pre action in all critical areas Fire Protection Hi Fog, new and rapidly gaining acceptance Cross zoned detection controls pre action system VESDA: air sampling detection system Gaseous systems are provided for an added level of protection in selected areas Mechanical Most solutions include either air or water cooled chillers Direct air and water side free cooling Northern states reaping the benefits, high desert locations too Outside air is slowly being accepted by mainstream businesses Containment Hot cold aisles Return air ceiling plenums Chimneys In row cooling, cold doors for extreme conditions 10
Electrical Dual services and redundant generators are common UPS systems are moving to unity power factors Batteries still preferred over flywheels but the technology is improving and being embraced by many Branch power distribution 120/208v standard 240 400v most efficient but requires complete IT refresh DC power still in its infancy EPO stations no longer required at each exit Grounding, lightning protection, TVSS systems are vital Containers have their applications in larger facilities Monitoring Monitoring points have increased significantly CW and electrical meters are becoming standard Controls are preferred for the chilled water systems Each IT device can be tracked PUE is not perfect 11
Thank you for your time today. Providing Facility Solutions For Tomorrow s Technologies Jose Hernandez 847 512 3224 jhernandez@tmiamerica.com Technology Management, Inc. 1911 Rohlwing Rd., Suite E Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 847 394 8900 19 June 2013 www.tmiamerica.com 12