This module gives students a comprehensive understanding of data centre facilities management principles, asset management, key performance indicators, computerized maintenance management systems and compliance.
Principles of Facilities Management in a data centre
Overview of the discipline of Facilities Management - Compliance; effective business management; the built environment
Compliance
Compliance with the law for health, safety, security, fire, the environment; emergency lighting, water, environment, electrical and air conditioning. Life Safety Systems
Asset Management
Management of fixed Infrastructure: buildings, space, resources. Computer-aided facilities management
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
Understanding the operation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System e.g. Maximo
Preventive Maintenance
Understanding preventive maintenance Principles and practice. Cost calculation and prediction.
Scheduling Preventive Maintenance
Scheduling Preventive Maintenance to suit the operations of the site to minimise downtime
Reliability and disaster recovery
System failure and its impact on revenue. System reliability. Disaster recovery and high availability. Business continuity planning. The role of redundant systems in enhancing system reliability. Duplication of data and infrastructure. Disaster recovery protocols to safeguard data, power, cooling and network infrastructure: reporting, resolving, analysis and remedial action.
Building Management Systems
BMS principles. Building Automation Systems. Software types. Building automation. Direct Digital Control.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |
| Formal Examination | 70 |