{"id":33811,"date":"2019-10-21T09:29:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T08:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/eu\/?p=33811"},"modified":"2019-10-21T10:50:16","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T09:50:16","slug":"eaton-and-amdocs-collaborate-to-create-highly-efficient-data-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/eu\/2019\/10\/21\/eaton-and-amdocs-collaborate-to-create-highly-efficient-data-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Eaton and Amdocs collaborate to create efficient data centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Amdocs worked with Eaton and Carter Sullivan to transform its City of London data centre and satellite offices into a modern, purpose-built infrastructure which has resulted in increased efficiencies and cost-savings.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amdocs\u2019 customers have high expectations for the integrity and availability of its data centres. Some of the world\u2019s most successful wireless, wireline, broadband, cable and satellite services and mobile financial services providers rely on Amdocs\u2019 blend of software and services to power their businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amdocs,\nwhich has 25,000 employees and serves customers in over 85 countries, provides\na range of technologies that help drive its customers\u2019 digital and network\ntransformation, such as cloud, IT modernisation and DevOps, and its data centres\nare a critical component of its service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many years, Amdocs had been based in the heart of London, in Fetter Lane, within the Square Mile. At the start of 2016, the company made the decision to move to outer London to consolidate its satellite offices into one, purpose-built, modern building. By moving to a new location, Amdocs could reduce many of the overheads it faced with being in central London and it could also build a site that would address all its needs for a future-proofed, efficient data centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenge\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amdocs\nfaced a serious timing challenge \u2013 although the site had been acquired and the\ndesign and planning completed by Amdocs personnel, the company would need to\nmove out of its current office and it would need the new site to be fully\nimplemented and operational within a short timeframe of just 90 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amdocs\nput out a tender for bids to find the right supplier for the data centre\u2019s\npower infrastructure, with the crucial factor being able to complete the project\non time. This was so important to the success of the move that Amdocs needed to\nbe able to completely trust its chosen suppliers to meet the deadline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amdocs\nand Eaton have enjoyed a long, successful relationship and the company trusted\nEaton above other power management providers to deliver the product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eaton\nresponded to the requirement together with its trusted partner Carter Sullivan,\nwho had already developed an excellent relationship with Amdocs as the main\ncontractor on the project. Carter Sullivan specialises in the design,\nmanufacturing and installation of complex UPS systems, high-end data centre\nsolutions and bespoke electrical switchgear products. Working together, the two\ncompanies put forward a solution using Eaton switchgear and UPS back-up. At the\nsame time, Carter Sullivan coordinated the fit out of the state-of-the-art air\nconditioning system throughout the data centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eaton\nand Carter Sullivan implemented a complete power security solution based on the\ndesign provided by the Amdocs team and built around Eaton\u2019s Uninterruptable\nPower Supply (UPS), switchgear, transformers and Cold Aisle containment. Eaton\nlooked at the load that Amdocs predicted it would run in its data centre and\nproposed using its 93PM UPS range \u2013 one of the most efficient on the market and\nquite a simple, straight-forward solution to the Amdocs UPS specification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\n120kW unit is completely aligned with the requirement and the battery system is\nsized accordingly. The 93PM UPS guarantees power supply for a defined period to\ncritical loads in the event of a power failure. The unit also protects critical\nloads by filtering out power fluctuations, such as voltage spikes, and\nproviding continuously high-quality power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ndesign of the 93PM is based on online double conversion technology, which is\nwidely recognised as giving the best possible protection because it guarantees\na clean and reliable power supply regardless of the quality of the grid. Energy\nloss with the 93PM is minimal, compared to traditional double conversion UPS\ndevices, and it can achieve an efficiency rating of 96.7%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the initial install of the power quality items, attention turned to how the team could further increase energy efficiency within the data centre. Two rows comprising 30 42U server cabinets sat in an open area and after conducting a survey Eaton and Carter Sullivan designed and installed the cold aisle containment, which provides more effective airflow management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nwas a completely bespoke design and comprised a set of aisle doors with roof\npanels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Anderson, Managing Director at Carter Sullivan, said: \u201cCollaboration drove the success of this project. There was a great working relationship between all the companies involved, which meant that the tight timing of the build could be achieved and we could give Amdocs a data centre solution that will enable business growth and improve efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added: \u201cWe worked closely with Eaton to deliver a solution based on their xEnergy switchgear, Uninterruptable Power Supply and electrical panel components \u2013 all of which were integral to delivering a smart and comprehensive power security solution for Amdocs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This enabled the construction of their data centre within the confines of their budget and proposed timeline \u2013 an achievement we are very proud of. Additionally the cold aisle containment function was a bespoke design that was created after the power quality items were successfully installed and we\u2019re pleased to know that this additional feature will enhance the data centre\u2019s overall energy efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amdocs\nalso requested isolation transformers in the data centre, which Eaton provided,\nto ensure electrical isolation for the system and prevent downstream issues due\nthe building four-pole main circuit breaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\nthe second phase of the installation, Eaton built the electrical panel, which\nis future proof. This eliminates the need to interrupt the data centre\u2019s\noperation during any future expansion and incorporates all of Amdocs\u2019\nrequirements for the building infrastructure, IT, generator and bypass\nfacilities. The panel is based on the Eaton xEnergy LV Switch system, which is\ndesigned to meet constantly increasing requirements, providing optimum\nconditions for building infrastructure up to 5000 A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amdocs\nalso chose Eaton\u2019s Green Care Service Contract, which provides comprehensive\nprotection through remote monitoring and maintenance and guarantees that Eaton\nwould be onsite within four hours in the case of any events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move was completed within the 90-day timeframe and the modern facility is now operating successfully using the new power management concept. Amdocs will be using this data centre set up as a model for the development of its other data centre projects around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ronnen Perry, Global Technical Manager and Regional Facility Manager at Amdocs, said: \u201cI have technical engineering responsibility for Amdocs data centres worldwide and I can honestly say that my experience with this project ranks with the best that I\u2019ve worked with. The outstanding efforts of Eaton and Carter Sullivan made it possible to complete the Amdocs data centre on schedule and on budget.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ronnen Perry, Global Technical Manager and Regional Facility Manager at Amdocs<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The\ndata centre is delivering cost savings already. It uses Eaton\u2019s Variable Module\nManagement System (VMMS), which increases efficiency without compromising\nreliability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nnew data centre has the lowest PUE in Amdocs world-wide. Amdocs has recently\nimplemented a second UPS for the B-side of the data centre and is looking to\nroll out this approach in other data centres around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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