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Data Center Assessments
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In todays environments server, storage, and networking
capabilities are continually increasing, one of the most
difficult components to manage is the data center
itself. The data center is often operated by individuals
with a general facilities background, not
data-center-specific training. This often leads to
unplanned outages, capacity constraints, and processes
that circumvent operational best practices. As one of
the most critical assets to any organization, the data
center needs the same priority as the manufacturing
floor, trading floor, or the corporate headquarters.
Excipios assessments will help clients identify key
risks, mitigation strategies, and the costs associated
with each of the alternative strategies. Presented in
simple, easy to understand terms for all levels of
senior management, our assessments quickly become the
operational standard for the organization. Specific
focus areas and capabilities include:
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Documentation of Existing
Facilities |
Provides detailed documentation of all
existing assets and capacities
Provides a solid foundation for alternative
scenario analysis
Captures existing data center layout and
design
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Calculation of Mechanical and
Electrical Constraints and
Maximum Capacities |
Calculates maximum electrical power required,
as well as projects the life of the current
configuration
Calculates the amount of cooling capacity
required under peak loads in order to
proactively
anticipate demands
Can accurately predict the maximum servers and
support infrastructure quantities
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Benchmarking against Industry
Best Practices |
Provides industry benchmarks against the most
up-to-date industry standards available
Identifies upcoming trends that will have a
material impact on the current design
Accurately estimates the cost of remediation
to achieve best practices
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Expansion, Growth, or
Acquisition Analysis |
Provides an accurate prediction of future
needs through intrinsic growth, acquisition, or
consolidation
Provides detailed quantities and costs per
unit for all materials and installation
Identifies key decision criteria that indicate
when incremental investments are required
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Data Center Layout and Design |
Provides an recommended layout to maximize the
use of the current space
Provides alternative technologies to minimize
both capital and operational costs
Identifies the proper location of future
assets in the event of future expansion
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Data Center Consolidation and
Moves |
Provides a detailed financial business case of
operating in a centralized versus decentralized
manner
Provides a detailed project plan for each
facility, along with all checklist and decision
criteria
Provides a seasoned project manager to oversee
and help manage the migration
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