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DATA CENTERCHECKLISTWhen finished touring, compare section scores and total scores for each facility.ColocationProvider ECheck off the features found in each facility.3.ColocationProvider D2.ColocationProvider CEnter the names of your prospective colocation providers at the top of the checklist.ColocationProvider B1.COLOCATION PROVIDERSColocationProvider AAfter narrowing down your search for your next data center, use our data centerchecklist to evaluate key criteria as you tour your top facilities.0000000000POWERSubstation feeds dedicated to data center facilitySubstation is fed by independent sources on the electrical gridSubstation feeds enter the property via diverse routesAt least one feed is underground and concrete-encased end-to-endUPS designed with a maintenance bypass, allowing live full replacementMaintenance bypass is UPS protectedGenerator fuel stored on siteGenerators run at least 48 hours at full loadPower system is concurrently maintainablePOWER SCORECOOLINGChilled water designWater pipes run under the data centerDiverse water feedsCondenser water system paralleledChillers paralleledChilled water pumps paralleledChilled water distribution triple loopedCooling system is concurrently maintainableCOOLING SCORE
DATA CENTERCHECKLISTNETWORK & CONNECTIVITYCarrier-neutral with access to at least 10 different carriersHigh quality blended Internet service offeringInternal meet-me-room or telecom exchange pointCore network equipment protected from customer accessUnderground, concrete-encased network conduitsDiverse network entry pointsDiverse network feed pathsPrivate data transport between data centers availableData transport is diverse and redundantDirect connectivity to major cloud providersNetwork is monitored from provider-controlled Network Operations Center (NOC)Will provide connectivity to offices and other data centersCONNECTIVITY SCORE000000000000000COMPLIANCESSAE 18 SOC Type ISSAE 18 SOC Type IIISO 27001PCI-DSSHIPAAOtherCOMPLIANCE SCORESCALABILITYOwners/operators have planned for future expansionThere is sufficient space availabe for your future expansion needsThere is sufficient power capacity available to the site for expansionSCALABILITY SCORE
DATA CENTERCHECKLISTSECURITYFacility is staffed 24x7x365Security staff are direct hires of the data center provider, not third-partyProtected by perimeter fencingCentralized security at loading docks and entry pointsSecurity viewing area is behind bullet-proof glassDigital video recording of all personnel at all timesDigital video recording of data halls at all timesDigital video recording archivedMan trapsVisitor trackingPrivate access control systems permitted for cages and cabinetsCustomer-defined access listsGated entry monitored by onsite securityDual factor authentication that includes biometric screeningMechanical plant equipment located outdoors is fenced in and protectedSECURITY SCORE0000000000SUPPORT & SERVICESOffers remote handsManaged shipping and receivingMaintains network engineers on staffProvides network management and network security servicesProvides back-up and disaster recovery servicesHas 24x7x365 supportOffers cloud storage servicesOffers cabling servicesSERVICE SCORE
DATA CENTERCHECKLISTBUILDING STRUCTUREFoundation supported by underground piersNo ramps up to white floorBuilding is purpose-built to be a data centerEach UPS system is in a secure, isolated roomWalls and roof built to withstand 185 mph windsExterior walls are concrete and at least 10 inches thickRoof is made of concrete and sealedSlab design loading per sq ft is at least 250 psfRaised floor will hold equipment racks weighing up to 4,000 lbs eachAt least 36 inches between raised floor and subfloorSTRUCTURE SCORE0000000000EFFICIENCYVariable frequency drive chillersVariable frequency drive pumpsVariable frequency drive air handlersSealed cabinetsInsulated roofEfficient UPS with eco modeEFFICIENCY SCORE
DATA CENTERCHECKLISTLOCATIONDistance of 1 miles from major roadwaysDistance of 1 miles from train tracksDistance of 2 miles from airportLocated above the 500-year flood plainLocated outside earthquake zoneLocated outside hurricane zoneLocated outside tornado zoneLocated outside blizzard/snowstorm zoneProximity to hotels, restaurants and retailLOCATION SCORE0000000000STAFF AMENITIESLoading dockStaging areaConference roomsDedicated office space availableDedicated storage space availableBriefing / presentation roomBreakroom stocked with coffee, snacks, beverages & MREsCots available for overnight staysShowers on siteWasher / dryer on sitePersonal lockers availableSite is easily accessible to staff via airport and roadwaysAMENITIES SCORE
DATA CENTERCHECKLISTCOMPANY PROFILETrack record of financial stability20 years of experience as a data center operatorCore competency is designing and operating data centersDoes not outsource data center staffWill customize solutions for your businessOffers 100% uptime SLACan provide customer references00000ColocationProvider AColocationProvider BColocationProvider CColocationProvider DColocationProvider ECOMPANY SCORE00000TOTAL SCOREsales@datafoundry.com 888-839-2794 www.datafoundry.com
Security staff are direct hires of the data center provider, not third-party Protected by perimeter fencing Centralized security at loading docks and entry points
