CASE STUDY BASEMENT DATA CENTRE This was no straight forward installation. The prime objective with any data centre is in producing a resilient system that future proofs the client against technology changes. Given we had no external plant space, only a basement car parking area, the fabric of the building was oored from the o%set. We consulted with the client and after a couple of meeting were able to fully understand cooling requirement. Given the business imperative nature of the room a backup (N+1) con
guration was engineered, meaning the client would have a system installed as standby should any one system fail. There were discussions surrounding N+2 arrangements, and the room engineered in such a way to consider this at a later date. We consulted with the landlord who agreed to make

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