Projects

Eircom
Dublin, Ireland

Datacentre / Web Hosting Facility
Eircom's new 4,000 square metre web hosting facility aims to provide reliable telecommunications and power to its internet customers, all within a strictly controlled air conditioned and humidified environment. A high level of reliability has been designed into the various systems. The accompanying plant building houses generators, chillers, boilers and distribution equipment. Since noise is a factor, silencers and attenuators have been provided.

The electrical and mechanical systems provide reliability and redundancy by incorporating n+1 generator, UPS and chiller designs. Power is distributed via a network of busbars running under the raised floor in the rack rooms. In the case of a loss of power, the UPS systems are capable of supporting the full facility critical load until such time as the generators are brought on-line to assume the burden. The generators have backup fuel to provide full load service to the facility for three days. A system of chillers, air handlers and close control units maintains temperature and humidity in the rack area within strict parameters.

The telecommunications design provides main and diverse data routes to the site for Eircom and other licensed operators. These data lines are terminated on panels in a dedicated telecommunications room. Distribution of the structured wiring system from the Telco room to the rack area is via diverse fiber optic and CAT 6 cable routes.

On completion of construction and commissioning, IDC was awarded the contract to act as facility managers at this prestigious site. In addition to normal maintenance programs, IDC also manages security, utilities, cleaning, insurances, and similar related activities, ensuring efficient and economical plant operation. Services provided include:

• Civil
  

• Structural
  

• Mechanical
  

• Electrical
  

• Telecommunications
  

• Structured Wiring
  

• Facility Management