Networking Requirements for Data Center
o Provide and install UTP-based cabling infrastructure with RJ45 outlets distributed at an average of two outlets per one square meters in the new
Computer Center. All outlets shall be floor-mounted under the raised floor. All network cabling and termination is based on the Giga Speed network standard used in the Building. All cables shall be terminated in the Central Network cabinet in the Communications Room with proper labeling of cables and face plates.
o Install LAN and phone outlets at the walls of the Computer Center with a three data and one voice outlets every two meters.
o Provide and install telephone outlets distributed at an average of one outlet per three square meters in Data Center. All outlets shall be installed
under the raised floor.
o All voice outlets in Data Center shall be terminated in the voice communications room.
Data Center Security
o Provide the Computer Center with an access control system that records who is accessing the area.
o Data Center should be appropriately positioned geographically e.g. above o the water table or flood level.
o Away from fire.
o Away from Electromagnetic and Physical hazards.
o Fortified against severe weather such as hurricanes, earthquake etc…
o In a location that can be physically secured against unauthorized access.
o Plans, design drawings diagrams, specifications etc…should be maintained up-to-date, showing wiring routes, Telecom/Computer equipment, environmental equipment, power equipment and power demands etc.
o Physical Access Control System suitable for the Organization’s Data Center security requirements should be professionally specified, designed, installed and maintained.
o Doors should be strong and solid, possibly metal-cored fire resistant doors with strong frames and locks.
o Doors should open to outside and alarm if left open
o Rooms housing sensitive equipment should ideally have no external walls, doors, windows or skylights, However, Exterior walls and windows (if any) should be strong enough to resist deliberate or accidental damage.
o Internal partition walls may be required to cater for differing equipment requirements, limit the spread of fires and provide separate physical access
zones.
o Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) should be professionally designed with suitably located day/night cameras covering and recording (video Recording) all entry points.
o Routine Security guard inspections should include all facility entry/exit points and internal secure areas 24×7.
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