{"id":37512,"date":"2023-02-16T09:30:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T08:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rentaload.com\/?p=37512"},"modified":"2023-02-16T16:41:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T15:41:12","slug":"the-commissioning-a-step-not-to-be-overlooked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentaload.com\/en\/2023\/02\/16\/the-commissioning-a-step-not-to-be-overlooked\/","title":{"rendered":"Commissioning, a step not to be overlooked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why is commissioning a critical step for a data center?<\/h2><\/div>

What is commissioning?<\/h3><\/div>

Commissioning is an important step<\/em> in any construction, but is critical for a data center<\/strong>. This phase is essential in the construction of a data center, and is broken down into more steps than in the commissioning of a conventional construction such as an office building for example.<\/p>\n

Commissioning<\/em>, definition :<\/p>\n

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Commissioning (Cx) is the process of ensuring that all systems and components of a building or industrial facility are designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained in accordance with the owner’s or end customer’s operational requirements.<\/p>\n

Source: Dutch Data Center Association<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

What are the challenges of commissioning a data center?<\/h2><\/div>

Why is commissioning crucial?<\/h3><\/div>

The testing and commissioning of a data center must ensure the quality of the installation<\/strong>. The aim is to test the correct operation of the installation, but also the continuity of services in case of failure. In other words, performing the Cx of a datacenter means ensuring that it will operate under normal conditions<\/strong> and in an optimal way. It also means proving through testing that the datacenter will also operate under abnormal conditions<\/strong>, such as a power failure. The challenge is therefore to prove that the servers are operational in all the scenarios considered.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Unique opportunity to check the compliance of the installation’s performance<\/strong> with the specifications<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    Reduces the rate of early failure of<\/strong> critical equipment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    Opportunity for maintenance and operational teams to gain hands-on experience<\/strong> with the equipment<\/div><\/li>
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    Opportunity for the teams to check the written maintenance procedures that will take place once the commissioning is completed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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    Unique opportunity to test the limits of the installation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

    What are the key steps to successful commissioning?<\/h2><\/div>

    Pre commissioning checklist<\/h3><\/div>

    The anticipation, the choice of partners and the sourcing of high performance loadbanks<\/strong> allow to save time and to realize important savings<\/strong> in fine<\/em>. Be sure not to neglect this final stage of commissioning, which closes and guarantees the performance of the entire infrastructure put in place. To avoid any misunderstandings, here is a checklist that is important to keep in mind to ensure the final quality of the installation:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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      Thinking about commissioning at the beginning of a data center project can simplify processes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      Plan by developing a comprehensive schedule for the testing and commissioning process<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      Recruit the right commissioning agent (CxA)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      Follow the process defined by the commissioning agent<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      Take a holistic approach to commissioning<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      Anticipate the budget<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      Don’t forget the post-occupancy phase<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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      Download your FREE<\/strong> Data Center Commissioning Guide.<\/h4>\n

      Produced by commissioning and data center experts<\/span>: Dutch Data Center Association (DDA), Rentaload, Vertiv, Unica Data Centers, Deerns, TUVIT.<\/p>\n

      INSIDE<\/strong>: “Commissioning, Benefits and Processes”; “Best Practices and Cases”; “Toolbox”; in short version (7 pages) and in long version (+50 pages)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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