Data Centers
Decades of advancements in computing, data storage, and telecommunications have brought profound changes to the Enterprise computing and Information Technology landscape. Despite these changes, the Data Center still remains at the heart of every large corporate IT facility. Whether you’re connecting a 40 Gbit/sec fiber optic cable or a bundle of Ethernet cables, it is important to select a cabling provider who’s well-versed in best practices and has decades of Data Center experience.
Whether you need horizontal or vertical cable management, backbone cabling, or overhead cable pathways, ComNet is the vendor to turn to for all your Data Center cabling needs.
CABLING
Today’s data driven business world requires exceptional data center strategy, design and management. ComNet understands the mission-critical nature of data centers. Our comprehensive approach, infused with experience earned over 30+ years, help our clients deploy and manage data centers for optimal performance. We support co-location and managed services facilities for corporate and governmental clients.
All of our projects are delivered in accordance with TIA-942 “Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers”. We provide BICSI certified Registered Communications Distribution Designers (RCDD), technicians, and installers to build your data center up to and including copper, fiber, pre-terminated plug and play solutions, cabinets, racking, trays, cold aisle containment and cage installation. ComNet’s project management team will insure that the project adheres to client requirements, meets the defined schedule, and completes within the allocated budget.
Our Data Center Infrastructure Services include:
- Fiber Solution Design and Installation
- Copper Solution Design and Installation
- Rack and Cabinet Solution Design and Installation
- Pathway Solution Design and Installation
- Certified Personnel
- Professional Project Management
- Comprehensive Documentation Services
- Post-Installation Maintenance and Support
DATA CENTER
ENERGY AUDITS
Data centers consume up to 50 times the electricity of standard office space. In fact, energy is the single largest operating expense for data center managers. Left unaddressed, energy costs can become so high that they threaten to take capital from other investments and projects. Industry analysts expect data center energy consumption to continue to grow at more than 9% per year through 2020. However, the DOE has found that energy-efficient data centers are capable of reducing that consumption by up to 80%. IT managers know that adding more power capacity to an existing building is challenging, time-consuming, and costly. As a result, energy-efficiency measures that help reclaim capacity and IT measures that improve utilization rates and decrease power load can be very attractive.
ComNet’s commitment to proactive solutions can significantly:
- Extend the life of your power systems
- Decrease your capital investment
- Optimize system efficiency and effectiveness
- Increase overall system availability
MANAGED INSTALLATION
SERVICES
With computing becoming ever more complex and mission-critical, enterprises need to integrate more equipment into common racks. Proper cable management and documentation has become critical to the prevention of costly downtime. Utilizing ComNet’s Managed Installation Services (Rack and Stack) inserts data center professionals into an area of critical need. This allows your IT staff to focus on their core mission.
With computing becoming ever more complex and mission-critical, enterprises need to integrate more equipment into common racks. Proper cable management and documentation has become critical to the prevention of costly downtime. Utilizing ComNet’s Managed Installation Services (Rack and Stack) inserts data center professionals into an area of critical need. This allows your IT staff to focus on their core mission.
Rack & Stack Features
- Rack design and layout
- Receiving and unpacking hardware
- Deinstallation and relocation of network hardware
- Inventory check, labeling, and serial number recording
- Professional assembly and rack mounting
- Installation of power and network patch cables
- Intra-cabinet cabling as specified
- Fully-documented cable list
- Final documentation of layout and cable runs
- Visio diagrams and digital picture documentation
CAD/BIM
ComNet’s utilization of 3D design software results in higher quality construction documentation, which enables our clients to make more informed design and construction decisions.
Explore constructability virtually
- Understand scope of labor and materials better
- Coordinate site and workflow planning more effectively
Improve cost reliability
- Generate material takeoffs more rapidly
- Evaluate the cost of design alternatives
- Help resolve conflicts before construction
Improve prediction of project outcomes
- Assess and quantify scope changes
- Communicate plans to stakeholders more easily