IBM Integrated Server Room
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a redefined Server Room environment
From traditional Server Rooms to IBM Integrated
Server Room
As organizations grow and add computing power to their IT
backbone, there comes a time when the number of servers
goes beyond just a couple of them. As new blades are
procured, so are new racks to house the servers. With rising
investment on hardware, it becomes imperative that
organizations think about providing for environments that
enable the servers to perform efficiently, while ensuring the
longevity of the hardware. A server room can be the right
solution to ensure the well-being of high end server
hardware. Benefits of a server room facility include:
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Highlights
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Support long-term computing needs while decreasing
operating costs
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Complete data center infrastructure including power,
cooling, batteries, fire & security systems, IT racks,
networking, and remote monitoring
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Environmentally protected and secure operational
environment
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Rack optimized design greatly reduces civil work and
dependencies with respect to building infrastructure ,
the solution can be deployed even in an open plan
office space.
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Does not need a raised floor, enables clients to convert
any building space into a Server Room
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Central monitoring system enables monitoring of the
complete solution including video surveillance and
component health on a single screen. Enables remote
monitoring over LAN.
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Complete suite of IBM services for design, site
preparation, installation, training and service
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Provides flexibility to host the solution anywhere in a
building (except basement and terrace)
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Easy to dismantle and relocate the entire facility to a
new location
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Efficient close coupled cooling to enable server
hardware to perform at peak levels.
Proper power conditioning and backup for business
continuity
Protection from dust.
Security from unauthorized access
Fire and safety provisions
Video surveillance
Pre-packaged Server Room - a completely new
way of deploying a small datacenter – in a
fraction of the time as compared to traditional
methodologies
For organizations that are building small server rooms, the
traditional Data Center design and build methodology can
be a time-consuming and difficult process when the need is
for a server room comprising of less than 10 server racks.
Customers may spend unnecessarily on features such as
Raised flooring, ramps, room fit-out among several other
things. Attempts to cut costs may further complicate matters
by allowing energy inefficiencies to creep in.
IBM IT Facilities Assessment, Design and Construction
Services – IBM Integrated Server Room is a high-quality
solution, specifically designed for hosting 2 to 8 IT racks. It
is a pre-designed and pre-fabricated solution that has
features commonly found in high-end Data Centers, and is
ready to be shipped to, assembled & integrated at customer
premises.
This is achieved through the use of standardized server
room design elements and no dependence on raised floor.
IBM helps you determine your server room requirements,
works with you to configure the data centre from the
available ISR designs, and provides complete installation
and testing services. IBM is the single point of contact and
manages the project from beginning to end, providing a
robust “turn-key server room”. This helps clients remain
focused on their core business and reduces the need to
reassign critical staff members to a project for which they
may have limited experience.
IBM Integrated Server Room uses 50% less floor space and
can be deployed in ¼th of time as compared to traditional
server room design & build methods. This approach
mitigates risk associated with extensive engineering
required for custom installations.
Providing the capabilities needed to help ensure
efficient operations
IBM Integrated Server Room includes conditioned and
distributed power, equipment cooling, equipment rack
systems, and security and monitoring capabilities for your IT
equipment needs to promote efficient and reliable server
operations. Few features which help in achieving
operationally secure environment are :
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Complete solution is integrated inside IT racks
providing protection against fire, humidity &
temperature changes in the surrounding environment
Early warning fire alarm HSSD system helps take user
corrective action ; Novec based automated suppression
system protects the equipment in the racks
The racks provide natural Fire resistant properties
Water leak detection system
Secure with access control and CCTV surveillance
Energy Efficiency and Best practices
IBM ISR has been designed keeping in mind the industry
best practices for Energy Efficiency. The design also follows
the guidelines & incorporates various best practices from:
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IBM Datacenter reliability level (2+)
ASHRAE standard T9.9
NFPA 75
Why IBM?
IBM is a leading global provider of data centre design,
construction, relocation and optimization services. IBM has
built more than 30 million square feet of data centers for
clients worldwide.
We currently manage more than 100 IBM data centers
totaling 6 million square feet. Our structured methodology,
intellectual capital and global reach position us to deliver
comprehensive data centre solutions to a variety of
customers.
Leveraging our well-established relationships with industryleading vendors (including strategic relationships with major
power and cooling equipment vendors), IBM can tailor a
data center solution to address your IT infrastructure needs,
whether you’re looking for a two, five or ten year strategy or
beyond. And unlike most data centre solution providers,
IBM manufactures a full suite of storage and server
products, giving us a strong understanding of the
infrastructure support needs of your IT equipment. IBM
professionals possess a clear understanding of existing
data centre technologies and trends.
Relying on IBM for your data centre needs helps enable you
to focus your valuable resources on your core business,
rather than on your IT environment.
Note: the final scope of services will be tailored to your
particular IT infrastructure requirements and agreed via a
statement of work.
For more information
To learn more about IBM Integrated Server Room, contact
your IBM representative:
Few features which supports energy efficient design are :
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Super digital inverter technology air conditioning
system saves energy
Implements Hot aisle / Cold aisle arrangement
The solution is sealed inside IT Racks, thus insulating
the space inside from environmental changes in the
surroundings.
Access to the racks is protected by means of key lock or
optional smart card controls as per the choice of the
customer. A video surveillance package is also present to
monitor the server racks remotely. The system is motion
activated, thus saving disk space for video storage.
A critical need of any server facility is that of monitoring and
alerting so that quick action can be taken against
anomalous operational parameters. The ISR package
includes a central monitoring system that can monitor
operational parameters of the data center and provide alerts
and reports via the LAN and automated emails.
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