TEST PACKS | Understanding the Process for Building Commissioning
A test pack or final test pack is a comprehensive document used during the construction and commissioning phase of a project [commercial real estate / … Read More
Data Center
[HLT] DATA HALL HEAT LOAD TESTING | A Guide
The fundamental purpose of a Heat Load Test [HLT] is to thoroughly test a data centre’s cooling and electrical infrastructure under different load conditions, operating … Read More
TESTING vs COMMISSIONING | What is the Difference?
While both testing and commissioning are essential to ensuring building systems function correctly and efficiently, they serve different purposes within the construction process. Testing verifies … Read More
DATA CENTER | Commissioning Guideline & Template
A Data Center Commissioning Guideline is an great document for all Commissioning Managers and Data Center Operators to include in the Tender Process to help and ensure the clients expectations are documented prior to starting a project…
DATA CENTER COMMISSIONING | What is it?
Delivering the testing and commissioning within a data center can be very different than the delivery within a commercial office building. Here we provide a high level overview of it…
TIER V Platinum Data Center | What is it?
Created by ‘Switch,’ a Tier 5 Platinum Standard design enhances some of the more traditional standards, such as Uptime Tier III and Tier IV, by … Read More
Data Center Redundancy | N, N+1, N+2, 2N & 2N+1 Explained
Data Center redundancy is a critical component of the overall facility design, duplicating key equipment and infrastructure, such as power supplies, cooling systems, and network … Read More
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DATA CENTER TIERS | 1, 2, 3 & 4 Explained with Downloads
Introduced by the Uptime Institute, Data Center Tiers classify the reliability of IT infrastructure based on uptime and availability. These tiers range from Tier 1 … Read More
UPTIME TIER RATINGS | The Simple Steps to Obtain them
There are 3 main phases of certification that can be completed to gain a Tier Rated Data Center, as issued by the Uptime Institute; the … Read More
FREE SIGN-OFF CERTIFICATES | Level 0-6 Data Centre Commissioning + Download
Upon successful conclusion of each data center commissioning level [0-6], a final certificate must be issued to the client and project team confirming the level … Read More
LEVEL 6 – DATA CENTER Cx | Turnover & Handover
Level 6, managed by the CxP, closes out the Commissioning Process for the Data Center, transitioning the facility to the Building Operator…
LEVEL 5 – DATA CENTER Cx | Integrated Testing [IST]
Level 5 Integrated Testing is the final stage of onsite data center commissioning, where the Owners CxP conducts various tests and failure scenerio’s on the systems to ensure they operate inline with the design expectations…
LEVEL 4 – DATA CENTER Cx | Functional Testing
Level 4 is where the Owners Commissioning Provider takes over the commissioning activities from the General Contractor and completes the Functional Testing of the Equipment and Systems…
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LEVEL 3 – DATA CENTER Cx | Systems Start-Up
Level 3 will focus on energization, starting-up and pre-functional testing of the facility systems. This will ensure they are ready for the CxP to take over and deploy their Level 4 activities…
LEVEL 2 – DATA CENTER Cx | Delivery, Installation & Pre-Start Up
Level 2 starts once the equipment and materials arrive onsite from the factory. Delivery, installation and pre-start-up inspections are completed, prior to the Level 3 Systems Start-Up…
LEVEL 1 – DATA CENTER Cx | Factory Witness Testing
Level 1 concentrates on completing the equipment Factory Testing to ensure it operates inline with the design expectations prior to shipping to site for installation. Here we talk about the steps required and documents…
LEVEL 0 – DATA CENTER Cx | Design & Planning
Level 0 is the Start of the Data Center Commissioning Process that focuses on the Design and Planning. Setting up the Commissioning Process now will help ensure a better delivery…
CRAC UNIT | Functional Testing Example + Template
Upon completion of any new CRAC [computer room air conditioning] Unit installation or modifications to an existing unit, there will be a requirement to complete … Read More
GROUP CONTROL | CRAH & CRAC Units
Whether deploying a Hot Standby or Cold Standby strategy to condition a critical space, ‘Group Control’ will be used where multiple CRAH or CRAC Units … Read More
CRAH UNIT | Functional Testing Example + Template
Upon completion of any new CRAH [computer room air handling] Unit installation or modifications to an existing unit, there will be a requirement to complete … Read More