Physical resilience.
WHAT FACILITIES PROTECT AGAINST
Water ingress Dust Pests Vibration Unauthorised entry Weather
WHY WATER MATTERS MOST
It destroys equipment instantly and is surprisingly common.
WHERE WATER COMES FROM
Roof leaks Plumbing Cooling systems Flooding Fire suppression
WHAT FACILITIES USE
Leak detection beneath floors and near cooling equipment Raised equipment placement Drainage
WHAT TO ASK
Whether leak detection exists, and where.
WHAT DUST DOES
Blocks airflow and accumulates in equipment.
WHAT CONTROLS IT
Filtration, positive pressure, and restricting what enters the halls.
WHAT TO PROHIBIT IN A DATA HALL
Cardboard and packaging Food and drink Unnecessary work generating debris
WHY CARDBOARD SPECIFICALLY
It sheds fibres continuously.
WHAT UNPACKING AREAS ARE FOR
Removing packaging before equipment enters.
WHAT ELSE TO CONSIDER
Vibration from nearby construction or plant.
