DATA CENTER
CHECKLIST
POWER
Substation feeds dedicated to data center facility
Substation is fed by independent sources on the electrical grid
Substation feeds enter the property via diverse routes
At least one feed is underground and concrete-encased end-to-end
UPS designed with a maintenance bypass, allowing live full replacement
Maintenance bypass is UPS protected
Generator fuel stored on site
Generators run at least 48 hours at full load
Power system is concurrently maintainable
POWER SCORE
COOLING
Chilled water design
Water pipes run under the data center
Diverse water feeds
Condenser water system paralleled
Chillers paralleled
Chilled water pumps paralleled
Chilled water distribution triple looped
Cooling system is concurrently maintainable
COOLING SCORE
After narrowing down your search for your next data center, use our data center
checklist to evaluate key criteria as you tour your top facilities.
1. Enter the names of your prospective colocation providers at the top of the checklist.
2. Check off the features found in each facility.
3. When finished touring, compare section scores and total scores for each facility.
COLOCATION PROVIDERS
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