Session 2:

Data Center Infrastructure & Design

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Learning Objectives

• Learn about power, cooling, and cabling systems

• Understand Tier classifications

• Explore redundancy and resilience design principles

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Key Topics

• Power distribution & UPS

• Cooling systems (CRAC, liquid cooling)

• Cabling & racks

• Tier I–IV classification

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Discussion Questions

1. Why is redundancy important in data centers?

2. How do Tier classifications affect reliability?

3. What cooling methods are most efficient today?

4. How does cabling design impact performance?

5. What are common design mistakes?

6. How do sustainability goals influence design?

 

Mini-Activities

• Case study: Analyze a Tier III vs. Tier IV design

• Interactive diagram annotation via Zoom whiteboard

 

Speaker Breakdown

• Speaker 1: Power systems & UPS

• Speaker 2: Cooling technologies

• Speaker 3: Tier classification & resilience