Whether you hire MDI to design build a data center, or a colocation cage inside an existing data center, or to provide management services for your existing facilities, the process is the same. It is this five step, Define, Design, Model, Construct, and Commission, process that will allow MDI to deliver a successful project to you.

Data Center Design/Build

When deploying data centers, one size definitely does not fit all. The most important phase of deploying a new data center is to provide a clear definition of the end product. You absolutely need to know how you will use your DC. The definition of the end product will determine both the construction schedule as well as the Cap Ex and Op Ex budgets for years to come. A data center that is over built is a waste of immediate Cap Ex resources, will operate inefficiently, and become a continuing drain on Op Ex resources. A data center that is under built will result in a drain on future Cap Ex which could be deployed elsewhere in your organization. In this phase you will define: use, size, power density, required percentage uptime, redundancy, and budget.

Colocation Programming & Deployment

When deploying equipment in existing colocation facilities, the most important phase of a single or multi-site deployment is to provide a clear definition of the end product. You must have a clear programming layout for the functionality of the finished space. The definition of the end product will determine both the construction schedule as well as the Op Ex budget for years to come. In this phase you will define: use, size, power density, required percentage uptime, redundancy, and budget. MDI highly recommends that this phase be completed and well documented prior to engaging Data Center Operators in the RFP process. Once the programming layout has been completed, the site selection process can begin, making sure that you find a facility that is conducive to your needs and not the other way around.

Infrastructure Management Services

MDI Access provides Infrastructure Management Services for various aspects of optimizing existing infrastructures:

Virtual Modeling for Efficiency and Functionality
With the power usage of most IT equipment becoming more and more dense and the cost of energy today you want to make sure that you run an efficient facility. Your infrastructure systems were designed with a target Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). Are they performing to spec? If not, why not? If so, is there a way to make them more efficient?

Real Time Monitoring of Existing Infrastructure
You have invested millions of dollars in your IT infrastructure deployment. MDI Access takes advantage of the recent advances in IP based monitoring systems which allow us to collect all pertinent information and deliver it to a single dashboard for monitoring. Real time monitoring will also provide capacity management forecasting.

Policy & Procedure Manual
A comprehensive Policies and Procedures Manual is critical for the operation of an efficient, safe, secure, data center or colocation facility.