14.4MW Colocation Data Centre - Frankfurt, Germany
Client: Global Cloud Provider
Services: CxV (Client Commissioning Vendor)
Size: 14.4MW
This project is a cutting-edge data centre (DC) block designed for high efficiency, scalability, and reliability. The facility is structured across four levels, with the ground floor dedicated to logistics operations. The remaining three floors house six advanced data halls, ensuring optimised cooling, power distribution, and redundancy.
Infrastructure Layout
Ground Floor: Dedicated to logistics, ensuring seamless movement of equipment and resources.
Data Halls:
Six data halls distributed across three floors (two per floor).
Each hall supports a cooling capacity of 2.4MW, totaling 14.4MW across the entire facility.
Designed to accommodate 16 rows of racks (8 pairs) per hall, optimising space utilization and airflow.
Battery Storage (BBU) Rooms:
Three dedicated rooms ensure uninterrupted power supply during outages.
Switch Rooms (COP):
12 switch rooms strategically placed within six E-walls to optimize power distribution and redundancy.
Cooling Strategy
Cooling is a critical factor in data center efficiency. The total 14.4MW cooling capacity is evenly distributed across the six data halls, ensuring temperature regulation, preventing overheating, and maintaining operational stability. The facility employs state-of-the-art cooling solutions, including precision air management systems, to enhance efficiency and minimize energy consumption.
Power and Redundancy
The integration of Battery Backup Units (BBU) in three storage rooms ensures continuous operations during power failures.
12 switch rooms facilitate seamless power distribution, reducing downtime risks and ensuring stable connectivity.
A well-structured power redundancy model enhances the reliability and resilience of the facility.
Added Value
Highlighting QA issues throughout the project to maintain high-quality standards.
Managing and coordinating the commissioning vendor process on behalf of our client for all Cx levels and activities.
Implementing client and Sygna bespoke processes regarding inspections of all equipment and associated reporting.
Supporting and acting as the ‘eyes and ears’ of our client throughout the project, ensuring smooth execution and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Review and manage the execution of the testing and commissioning plan to verify and document that systems are functioning in accordance with design intent and Construction Documents.
Coordinate and verify commissioning activities on-site.
Witness and document functional performance tests completed by GC and their vendors.
Prepare the Final Commissioning Report and deliver it within 30 days of IST.
Scalability & Future-Proofing
The modular design of the data center allows for:
Future expansions by adding more racks per hall.
Additional cooling enhancements to meet increasing computational demands.
Efficient integration of renewable energy solutions for sustainability.
This data centre model represents a highly efficient, resilient, and scalable infrastructure suitable for modern computing demands. The strategic allocation of cooling, power, and logistics ensures that the facility meets current operational requirements while remaining adaptable for future advancements.
