o effectively ensure your business has the best possible network, you are most likely going to look at installing a server room if you do not have one already. If you do, you may want to make sure your server room infrastructure is completely up to standard. Getting it right can be a little tricky and in some cases may require external assistance such cabling and data centre migration specialists.
When it comes to your server room, data room, telecommunications room or whatever you wish to call it, you need a well-planned space which should provide you with the following benefits:
The size of your server room will often depend on how big your business premises is, or how much equipment you are looking to put in this space. It usually is best to plan your server room around the functionality and space you have.
All of your server room will need to be laid out in a specific way for it to work most efficiently. Planning your server room out will enable your cabling contractor to understand your needs are met. Not only will they think about your current needs but they will also look at how they can make it easier for you to expand in the future if needs be.
There are a wide range of solutions which you can choose to best suit your specific server room. There are also other things you may want to consider and discuss with your cabinet suppliers such as whether they have locks, shelving and cable managing equipment. All of these features will help in the management and control of your server rooms. BICSI have specific standards when it comes to installing your units which you will need to comply with.