Data Center Installation

16 Dec 2024 | Rizal

A data center is a facility used to house computer systems and related components, such as telecommunication systems and data storage. This facility typically includes redundant or backup power supplies, redundant data communication connections, environmental controls (e.g., air conditioning, ventilation), fire prevention measures, and physical security devices. One of its primary functions is to host servers for websites or databases. The presence of a data center in a company, especially a business enterprise, is highly essential, as it provides many advantages for professional operations and proves to be highly beneficial in the event of unexpected circumstances affecting the company.

For instance, if a natural disaster strikes and damages the company, resulting in the destruction of all company data archives, a data center ensures that all data remains intact in its secure location. Therefore, data centers are usually stored in locations separate from the company’s main premises. In fact, companies often keep their data center locations confidential to safeguard them from potential threats or malicious attacks that could disrupt business operations.

Based on its function, a data center is divided into two categories:

1. Internet Data Center
Designed solely to support applications related to the internet. These data centers are typically built and operated by service providers or companies that rely on internet commerce as their primary business model.

2. Corporate/Enterprise Data Center
Supports all functions that enable various business models to operate on internet services, intranet, or both.

A data center consists of numerous servers organized on server racks, which are arranged based on their physical structure. The number of servers can range from hundreds to even thousands. Each room is equipped with cooling systems, power supply systems, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), security systems, and a detailed network infrastructure. Additionally, the floors of data center facilities are designed with soundproofing and include an underfloor space to accommodate power and network cables.

When building a data center, there are four key design criteria that must be met:

1. Availability
A data center must be capable of providing continuous and uninterrupted operations for a company, whether under normal conditions or in the event of significant failures. Data centers should be designed to achieve near-zero failure across all components. This includes selecting a secure location that meets structural, geological, volcanological, and topographical requirements.

2. Scalability and Flexibility
A data center must be able to adapt to rapid growth and accommodate new devices without requiring major modifications to the overall infrastructure. It should be protected by backup systems, power supplies, air conditioning, and data communication facilities.

3. Security
A data center stores valuable company assets, making security a top priority. Security measures must be implemented as strictly as possible, both physically and digitally, to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

4. Implementation of Standard Data Center Governance, which includes:
Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Maintenance Procedures, Standard Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Plans, and Standard Business Continuity Assurance.

A data center serves as a solution to protect a company from unforeseen risks. As a result, data center locations are strategically chosen to be highly secure and free from threats such as natural disasters, geographical disruptions, or human threats from malicious individuals attempting to harm a company.

PT Andalan Teknologi Mandiri has extensive experience in data center construction and is supported by professional experts in the field. We are ready to assist customers from initial discussions to the final construction phase, ensuring that the data center meets their needs while maintaining full functionality and security.