Data Center
Data Center Solutions and Compliance with Google's Policies
A data center is a facility comprising networked computers, storage systems, and computing infrastructure utilized by organizations to collect, process, store, and distribute substantial volumes of data. For businesses, the applications, services, and data hosted within a data center are pivotal components, making it a mission-critical asset for day-to-day operations. Furthermore, data centers typically incorporate backup systems to ensure continuity in power supply, data communications, environmental conditions, and security, in alignment with Google’s commitment to data protection and security.
Given that data centers serve as the designated repositories for businesses’ most vital information, with a mandate to safeguard and ensure its accessibility, they assume an indispensable role in organizational functionality. Adherence to Google’s policies is paramount in the design and operation of data centers to guarantee secure and reliable data management.
Data center design necessitates a tailored and efficient approach, recognizing that no universal blueprint can cater to all scenarios. In line with Google’s policies, data centers are uniquely configured based on the specific needs, criticality, and sensitivity of their usage. They are categorized into tiers, each representing an anticipated level of uptime and reliability:
1. Tier 1: A Tier 1 data center boasts a single path for power and cooling, with minimal redundant and backup components. It maintains an expected uptime of 99.671% (equivalent to 28.8 hours of annual downtime).
2. Tier 2: A Tier 2 data center maintains a single path for power and cooling while incorporating some redundant and backup elements. It achieves an expected uptime of 99.741% (equivalent to 22 hours of annual downtime).
3. Tier 3: A Tier 3 data center features multiple power and cooling pathways, along with systems that enable updates and maintenance without service interruption. It delivers an expected uptime of 99.982% (equivalent to 1.6 hours of annual downtime).
4. Tier 4: A Tier 4 data center is constructed to be fully fault-tolerant, integrating redundancy for every component. It achieves an expected uptime of 99.995% (equivalent to 26.3 minutes of annual downtime).
Turn-key data center solutions offered by SINA Technology include:
- Design, Supply, Installation, Implementation, and Maintenance: Comprehensive services to cover the entire data center lifecycle.
- Electrical Power Solutions: Incorporating electrical panels, UPS, generators, electrical cables, lighting, and outlets, while ensuring compliance with Google’s energy efficiency guidelines.
- Precision Cooling Solutions: Employing technologies such as raised flooring, Computer Room Air Conditioners (CRAC), and Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAH) to optimize cooling efficiency.
- Data Cabling Solutions (DCIM): Implementing robust data cabling and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems for seamless data flow and monitoring.
- Racks Enclosures & Racks PDU: Providing secure enclosures, racks, and Power Distribution Units (PDU) for equipment organization and protection.
- Fire Detection and Suppression Solutions: Ensuring advanced fire detection and suppression systems compliant with Google’s safety standards.
- Security and Surveillance Systems Solutions: Offering Access Control and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems to enhance data center security and compliance with Google’s access control policies.
