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Server Room/Data Center Checklist
Checklist: Server Room/Data Center Completed
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Find central location for server room: identify on
master plan.
Ensure that server room location is no more than
100m (330 feet) total from any wiring closet.
Proposed server room is large enough to space
apart equipment and accommodate future growth.
Proposed server room has an area ratio roughly
equal to 0.75 square feet per 100 square feet of
user workspace.
Reasonable distance away from water pipes,
steam pipes, kitchens, or any other source of
moisture.
Determine physical location of servers within the
room.
Confirm minimum electrical requirements for
server room (e.g. 30 amps on dedicated circuit).
Form a floor plan of server room: identify location
of equipment.
Check for/have installed fire-rated door(s).
Install fire, water, smoke, and power quality
detectors.
Determine and install optimal fire suppression
system.
Ensure server room air quality with filters, air
conditioner or heater, and
humidifier/dehumidifier.
Install anti-static flooring, raised flooring, and/or
server pedestals.
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Mount patch panel(s) for voice and data.
Install and test surge protectors and UPS.
Install racks, server equipment, and other IT
furniture.
Install servers and boot up.
Test all connections.
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