Data Center Infrastructure Design – An Introduction

An overview of data center infrastructure design from a structured cabling system designer’s perspective

Created by: cory and steve
Instructional Design, Course Development, Technical Writing

What Will I Learn?

• Data center infrastructure standards and ratings for infrastructure availability
• Data center spaces, pathways, and aisle layouts for airflow, power delivery, and network cabling
• Guidelines for data center racks and cabinets
• Typical data center power loads, types, and distribution
• Data center grounding guidelines and Common Bonding Networks
• Data center environmental requirements and thermal management
• Data center network devices and networking protocols
• Centralized vs. In-Row vs. Top-of-Rack design topologies
• Copper and optical fiber network cabling and cable management
• Labeling guidelines for data center Computer Rooms

Requirements

• A curiosity and desire to learn about data center infrastructure.
• A basic understanding of networking and structured cabling.
• No previous infrastructure design experience required.

Target audience

• Anyone who wants to have a fundamental understanding of data center infrastructure requirements and standards-based design guidelines.