What is a Data Center?

What is a Data Center?

A data center is a place dedicated to certain specifications for saving and managing devices that support or contain systems. This center requires special procedures to monitor it from a security and administrative point of view, such as maintaining a certain temperature, providing fire extinguishing systems, and appropriate electrical systems.

The most important components of the data center:

1. Servers: Devices that run programs and systems such as Windows Server, Linux, and Unix, and their types vary according to the requirements of small, medium, and large businesses.

2. Networking and protection devices: include:

Switch: Connects all devices and servers in the internal network (LAN) and is available at different speeds of up to 100GB

Router: Connects different networks (WAN) and is available in multiple types and speeds.

Access Point: Provides wireless access to the network.

Firewall: Protects the network and repels cyberattacks.

3. Storage devices: used to store data, and servers are usually associated with them. These devices feature great speeds and storage space.

4. Rack: It is where devices such as networks, servers, and storage devices are placed. It contains certain sizes and specifications that facilitate the arrangement and protection of devices fans and ports for connecting power sources.

5. Power supply (UPS): Provides power to devices during a main power outage.

6. Network wires: the most important of which are CAT6A and fiber.

7. Fire Protection System: The FM200 system relies on gas instead of the traditional water sprinkler system due to its suitability for information centers.

8. Network Operations Center (NOC): It works around the clock, seven days a week to monitor the network and its performance.

Each of these elements plays an important role in ensuring the continuity and security of the information center, where temperature, fire protection, and continuous power delivery are taken care of, to provide a safe and reliable environment for important devices and systems.