Datacentre Storage Planning

In modern datacentre design, storage forms one of the major parts of the infrastructure. There are a large number of components which must be considered in design, including:

• Free-standing arrays.
• High density array planning.
• SAN switch and fabric design.
• SAN cabling and patching.
• Tape library planning.
• Network storage appliances.

A number of issues must be considered:

• Weight, especially with high density arrays.
• Cable management and patching.
• Growth planning and management.
• Cooling.
• Power provisiong.

Our datacentre storage planning consultancy will work with you to identify your requirements, including:

• Space management.
• SAN fabric design.
• Cabling and patching design .
• Tape library and backup design.
• NAS infrastructure design.

Where necessary we can also assist on product selection and evaluation of vendor technologies.