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An Overview of Network-Critical Physical Infrastructure Outline PDF
An Overview of Network-Critical Physical Infrastructure Outline PDF
Course description:
The physical infrastructure in the data center is the base of the pyramid upon which all computing,
network and storage resources rest, and upon which all business critical applications rely. If the
physical infrastructure is not ready to handle server consolidation, for example, this could create
serious problems. It would be like trying to redo the foundation after the house is built.
Building the right physical infrastructure is not a one-time undertaking and it means building
something that is flexible and can adapt as the business requirements change, and as the
application mix changes. Those dynamics are consistently changing.
Whether it’s a multi-megawatt data center, a small LAN room, or even a small wiring closet with a
VoIP switch deployment, equipment has to operate successfully and depends on the power,
cooling, and physical infrastructure that supports it. That is what is meant by Network-Critical
Physical Infrastructure (NCPI). It is the foundation one layer below the physical IT equipment like
the servers, or switches.
Course outline:
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course, you will be able to
Recognize the importance of having a solid Network-Critical Physical Infrastructure (NCPI)
Define NCPI
Describe the seven elements of NCPI
Identify the challenges associated with the seven NCPI elements
Discuss best practices associated with the seven NCPI elements
Agenda
Introduction
The importance of NCPI
Seven elements of NCPI
Power
Cooling
Racks and physical structure
Security and fire protection
Cabling
Management
Services
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Summary
Course Content or Material:
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i) Computer room air conditioners (CRAC)
ii) Associated subsystems that allow the CRAC to operate
iii) Chillers
iv) Cooling towers
v) Condensers
vi) Duct work
vii) Pump packages
viii) Piping
ix) Rack-level distribution devices
b) Cooling Challenges
c) Cooling Solutions
i) There is a need for a new generation of adaptable cooling systems for mission critical
installations
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9) NCPI Element: Cabling
a) Cabling Installation Practices
i) Data cabling best practices
(1) Overhead deployments
(2) Underfoot deployments
(3) Rack installations
(4) Testing cables
ii) Power cabling best practices
(1) Described in the National Electric Code
(2) Continuous load
(a) Any load left on for more than 3 hours
(3) De-rate amperages and wire sizes by 20%
(a) The de-rating approach helps avoid overheated wires, shorts and fires
(4) If the copper is insufficient for the amperages required, the insulation will melt
12) Summary
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a) NCPI is foundational to a data center
b) There are seven elements of NCPI
i) Power
ii) Cooling
iii) Racks and physical structure
iv) Security and fire protection
v) Cabling
vi) Management
vii) Services
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