From the “just following the drawing” department. Fortunately these cabinets are rarely used once we get through commissioning. …
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Making progress on our newest facility, LC2. Boasting an incredible 96MW of critical IT load. …
Setting New Standards: A Record-Breaking Achievement in Just 14 Months for 72MW We’re incredibly proud to have achieved what we believe is a record-breaking accomplishment by bringing a 72MW facility to readiness in just 14 months. This monumental milestone is a testament to our team’s unwavering dedication, hard work, and collaboration. Although this achievement took a significant toll on all of us, it stands as a shining example of what can be accomplished when a passionate and committed team comes …
Master electrician and distinguished comedian George Redding recently retired from Dynalectric after a remarkable career. Over approximately a decade, I had the privilege of collaborating with George on numerous projects, including ACC4, ACC5, ACC6, ACC7, MCC1, and LC1A. Together with Faran Kaplan (and later Matt Hartle), we formed a dynamic team responsible for coordinating facility telecommunications. One of our most significant accomplishments during this time was the development of the Consolidation Point (CP) concept, which is now a standard feature …
Making progress on LC1A – part 1 of 2 for 144MW of critical IT load. …
The Down Under Construction crew pulling in a bundle of Maxcell. We have been a fan of this product ever since it came out because it’s completely variable, no pre-determined size and it comes in multiple colors allowing the individual ducts (aka cells) to be assignable. Unlike rigid duct which can contain a lot of wasted space for smaller cables. Watch the DUC crew hard at work. …
Hoisting a generator inside our data center takes a lot of effort but thankfully it’s a straight forward problem: remove the louvers and crane it in. A common question we receive asks, “why do you keep your generators inside vs outside?”. There are a couple reasons: …
Data centers serve four primary functions: 1) Power, 2) Cooling, 3) Telecommunications, and 4) Physical Security. An essential component under the power category is the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), which ensures the continuous operation of the data center 24/7. You may be familiar with the small UPS batteries used at home or in offices, but those found in data centers are significantly larger. Remarkably, what once required an entire room of batteries can now be accommodated in a single cabinet! …
An unusual request was the NOC didn’t look “techy enough”, whatever that means. Despite the ability to control the entire data center including fuel, security access, and all 40+MW from a single workstation, the place lacked a vibe. So I added some “blinking lights”, people love some blinking lights. I will say the clock was pretty neat, directly GPS connected Stratum 1 time clock! It’s understandable that the NOC’s appearance may be important to some customers or stakeholders, even if …
Introducing Michael Gates, a seasoned veteran in the Outside Plant (OSP) industry. I first met Michael back when AboveNet was a leading carrier in the data center space. With his extensive knowledge of fiber infrastructure in Northern Virginia (NoVA), Michael is undoubtedly one of the foremost experts in the field. His expertise and dedication have made him a highly respected figure in the data center community. …
Not everything is data center oriented. Today we give back by volunteering at the DC SOME (So Others Might Eat) during a carnival. There were games and music and good vibes all around. I love giving back to the community, especially downtown DC, my old stomping grounds. …
The evolving data center leads me to these subtle but effective changes: …
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