Data Center Design / The former Switch and Data, now Equinix

Design Standards
Data Center Design Standards

Information Center

Customer Areas
Security & Access
Power Infrastructure
Environmental Controls
Interconnection Options
Fire Detection & Suppression

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High Performance Data Center Design Standards

Equinix has provided network neutral data center and Internet exchange services supporting the needs of the world's leading online brands. Our data centers are designed unlike any other.

Equinix's sites are state-of-the-art, facilities. Our high-performance sites are designed to provide high-density power and cooling for the latest generation of servers. We provide access to large numbers of networks, an Internet exchange for peering, and highly rated remote technical support services. Equinix has been certified as SAS 70 Type I and II compliant for colocation and data center services.

Customer Areas	X
	Equinix's control room houses manager's office and security personnel/equipment Open space for cabinets Private cages available Top-quality, electrostatic dissipative raised floor tiles designed for 175 psf, and in some facilities 300 lbs. psf, floor load Meet all code specifications for safety and electrical grounding, per NFPA 70 DC power and communication cabling tray pathways Optical fiber guide conveyance system Heavy load freight elevators or loading dock access to the space Comprehensive and flexible cabling infrastructure
Security & Access	X
	24/7 security management via the Security Operations Center (SOC) Remote camera monitoring 24/7, backed by digital recordings on file for 30 days Access to equipment area 24/7 days via card key and pass code only Escort services 24/7 at sites with non-secured equipment areas Locking cabinets and/or cages Full CCTV surveillance BMS equipment monitoring system supported by Equinix's 24x7 operations center
Power Infrastructure	X
	High-density power and cooling for the latest generation of servers Up to 200 watts per square foot including HVAC 120/208V AC and -48V DC available 100% generator backup Generator capacity designed to multiple 1 to 2 MgWATT Generators Size of fuel tank 1,000 to 10,000 gallons Generator both auto start and auto transfer. Isolation bypass feature on automatic transfer switch Minimum 24-hour run time fuel capacity Two-hour response for fuel delivery UPS backup power Voltage output 480 transformed to 120/208 V -48 Volt DC Battery Plant 1200 amp expandable to 10,000 amp 2-hour battery reserve non-redundant, 4 hours redundant "True" A/B power feeds Grounding in accordance with NFPA 70
Environmental Controls	X
	Under-floor cooling provided by computer-room grade equipment Cooling not less than 300 BTU/h per square foot with an N+1 redundancy Temperature is maintained at 72 degrees F dry bulb at ASHRAE 1% In the event of a power interruption HVAC systems (and entire facility) operate on diesel generators 30% to 60% humidity non-condensing. Humidity control delivered through ATS/Liebert units via infra-red humidifier
Interconnection Options	X
	Equinix managed Meet Me Room (MMR) in most sites to facilitate interconnection Broad choice of leading fiber and circuit carriers in each facility Pre-run conduit assures rapid connection to new carriers. Large number of access providers in buildings assures the lowest possible telecommunication link charges Access providers are encouraged to locate muxes within Equinix sites to facilitate interconnectivity Overhead cable trays are provided for connectivity Layer 2 switching architecture for public interconnection and peering at select locations 24x7 diagnostic remote switch fabric and port monitoring
Fire Detection & Suppression	X
	Dry-pipe pre-action sprinkler rated for telecommunication equipment/computer room Integrated smoke/heat detector system Under-floor leak detection system