Server Room Design
Complete server room design from concept to commissioning — cooling systems, power distribution, fire suppression, physical security, and environmental monitoring.
Overview
A server room is more than racks and cables — it is a controlled environment that must maintain precise temperature, humidity, power quality, and physical security for your critical equipment. Summit DNC designs server rooms to TIA-942 standards, addressing cooling capacity, redundant power distribution, fire suppression, access control, and environmental monitoring. Whether you are building new or upgrading an existing space, our designs ensure reliable operation and room for future growth.
Key Benefits
- Precise environmental control prevents equipment failure
- Redundant power eliminates single points of failure
- Fire suppression protects equipment without water damage
- Access control meets compliance audit requirements
- Environmental monitoring provides early warning alerts
- Scalable design accommodates 5+ years of growth
Data Centers
What We Deliver
TIA-942 compliant room layout and design
Precision cooling system specification (in-row, overhead, split)
Redundant power distribution (UPS, PDU, generator tie-in)
Fire suppression system coordination (clean agent, pre-action)
Physical access control (card reader, biometric)
Environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, water, smoke)
Raised floor or overhead cable pathway design
Capacity planning for future equipment growth
Our Process
How We Work
Requirements Gathering
Define equipment loads, growth projections, uptime targets, and compliance requirements.
Space & Facility Evaluation
Assess the physical space for structural capacity, power availability, and HVAC options.
Design & Engineering
Produce floor plan, power single-line diagram, cooling calculations, and equipment specifications.
Construction Coordination
Manage electrical, HVAC, and fire suppression contractors through build-out.
Commissioning
Test all systems under load, verify environmental controls, and deliver as-built documentation.
Certified Partners
Brands We Install & Support
We are authorized installers and certified partners of industry-leading brands.
APC (Schneider Electric)
Industry-standard UPS systems, PDUs, server racks (NetShelter), and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions.
Data Centers
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