Server Room Design

The design of a server room is another specialized service offered by NEC Technical in the passive network sector. The server room is considered the most critical part of a network and can be likened to its brain. In essence, server rooms serve as the control and management hub for networks, housing all hardware equipment such as network servers, switches, routers, and more. Proper and standards-compliant implementation in this area is particularly sensitive due to its significance. Comprehensive foresight and accurate needs assessment must be performed at this stage, as making fundamental changes to this section after project execution is often impractical.
For modern companies and businesses, designing and setting up an efficient and effective server room is vital. Therefore, there is no room for errors during its installation and setup. Server room design standards are such that, following installation, the space can be utilized for at least 10 to 15 years without significant issues. However, revisiting, improving, and upgrading the server room in the future is essential and should not be neglected.
Given that valuable and critical network equipment is housed in the server room, its maintenance and care are of utmost importance. Therefore, special attention is given to protective, security, surveillance, and monitoring equipment in this area. These installations are carried out during the setup and implementation phases.
NEC Technical’s services in the design and implementation of server rooms are highly flexible and tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients. NEC Technical’s services are reliable and optimized to consume minimal resources. We have created conditions to enable our clients to build their organizations with maximum efficiency. NEC Technical’s exclusive services are available 24/7, providing uninterrupted support to customers throughout the week.

Server Room Design and Setup Services

Key Considerations in Server Room Design

Server Room Cooling System

In designing and setting up a server room, equipment must be kept free from dust and humidity to ensure the optimal performance of fans in cases and racks, preventing malfunctions caused by dust. Humidity can also cause serious damage to capacitors and electrical boards. Therefore, it is advisable to minimize room humidity using standard ventilation and cooling systems. Evaporative coolers and non-standard cooling devices create excessive humidity, making them unsuitable for keeping server rooms cool. The temperature in these spaces should not fall below 10°C or exceed 27°C, with an optimal range between 18°C and 21°C. When determining the best temperature for server rooms, factors such as room size and the number of servers must be considered. This information can help operators make informed decisions about the ideal temperature for their needs.

Physical Security of the Server Room

After installing and implementing the network infrastructure and completing the server room design project, ensuring its security is of paramount importance and must be a priority for managers. Employing methods to enhance server room security is crucial and can be achieved through various means. For example, access control systems manage and monitor human entry into server rooms and data centers. These systems, using a combination of hardware and intelligent software, ensure data center security. Additionally, server room doors should be designed to provide complete security without requiring keys for locking or unlocking. Card or code locks can be used for this purpose. Installing CCTV cameras also contributes to enhanced security.

Fire Detection and Suppression Systems

One of the most critical aspects to consider in data centers and server rooms is fire detection and suppression systems. Installing these systems can prevent damage from fire by enabling timely responses. Fire suppression equipment should be installed within the server room during the design and setup phase to address any issues quickly and effectively. For better detection of fire outbreaks, it is best to install fire detection sensors inside racks and throughout the server room. To further enhance safety, server room doors should be made of fire-resistant and non-flammable materials to prevent the spread of fire into the room in case of an external blaze.

Server Room Standardization

Server room standardization is considered the most critical part of a network for various reasons. These spaces serve as the control and management center of the network, housing all hardware components such as servers, switches, routers, and more. Additionally, these storage centers are used for storing, maintaining, and managing computer servers and their related components. Generally, a server room may contain hundreds of servers. These servers often feature capabilities such as hardware and software upgrades without rebooting, advanced frequent backup options, high security to protect resources, data, and memory, as well as ease of management and specialized functionalities.
The design of server rooms and rack rooms is of paramount importance and must be executed according to network design standards and principles. Adhering to these standards plays a significant role in creating an efficient, reliable, and highly accessible network.
NEC Technical, leveraging its experience from various projects and expertise in designing and implementing server rooms based on TIA-942 standards, is ready to offer modern and high-quality server room standardization services, including the standardization of server room equipment.