As the amount of data used by organizations and individuals continues to increase exponentially, the need for large, efficient data center facilities is also expanding rapidly. Proper planning is essential when undertaking a new data center construction project to ensure it can meet current and future capacity requirements. Key factors to consider during the planning phase include projected data and power needs, geographic location, and environmental controls.

Designing for Power and Cooling
Power and cooling are two of the most important aspects to address in a Data Center Construction design. IT loads are rising significantly each year, which drives higher power densities. The facility must be sized to support growing power infrastructure with redundancy to prevent outages. Cooling loads also increase substantially with more servers and storage in a confined area. Designing an effective cooling system is critical to maintain optimal operating temperatures and prevent equipment failures.

Selecting a Location
The site selection process evaluates various criteria important for data center operations. Proximity to diverse power grids and fiber routes improves reliability. Access to inexpensive land and utility rates helps minimize operating costs. Harsh weather risks from extremes of heat, cold, flooding or natural disasters should also be avoided. Other factors like water availability, noise and environmental regulations must be considered depending on the location.

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