Data Center Infrastructure
Enterprise data center infrastructure encompassing power distribution, cooling systems, structured cabling, rack layout, environmental monitoring, and physical security. Comprehensive expertise in data center design, deployment, and operations.
Overview
Data center infrastructure provides the foundation for enterprise IT operations, requiring careful planning of power, cooling, cabling, racks, and security systems. My experience building and operating data centers at LionLink Networks and supporting federal data centers at TISTA demonstrates comprehensive understanding of data center design, deployment, and operations.
My Data Center Experience
At LionLink Networks, I designed and deployed colocation infrastructure across multiple Tier III data centers in Virginia, providing high-density hosting for enterprise clients.
LionLink Colocation Infrastructure
Built LionLink's colocation presence in multiple carrier-neutral data centers including Equinix DC2/DC5, CyrusOne, and Digital Realty facilities. Deployed 42U server racks with A/B power feeds from separate UPS systems providing N+1 redundancy. Implemented structured cabling with fiber optic backbone and Cat6A copper for server connectivity.
Power Distribution and UPS
Designed redundant power architecture with dual utility feeds, diesel generators for extended outages, and double-conversion UPS systems providing 99.999% power availability. Implemented three-phase power distribution to racks using 208V circuits, maximizing power density compared to 120V.
TISTA Federal Data Centers
At TISTA, supported federal government data centers requiring enhanced physical security and compliance with NIST SP 800-53 controls. Facilities included biometric access control with mantrap entries, 24/7 security personnel, and CCTV surveillance. Implemented raised floor infrastructure with underfloor power and cooling distribution.
Data Center Applications
Data center infrastructure supports colocation and hosting services, enterprise private data centers, cloud service provider facilities, edge computing deployments, high-performance computing (HPC), and disaster recovery sites.