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Brill Awards for Efficient IT
Data Center Design
Riker data Center- Quincy, Washington
Vantage Data Centers – Proprietary and Confidential

2. Project Riker- Quincy, Washington
Envisioned
Delivered
Designed in conjunction with an enterprise customer
Provisioned to support up to 9 MW of critical IT load at full capacity
Located on 101,000 m² of land and architected to provide extraordinary business resiliency in support of mission critical systems
The 12,350 square meter facility features 5,575 square meters of raised floor data center space
Designed to operate at a highly efficient annualized PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) of 1.3 or below

3. Innovation that EXCITEs1
Master Planning for Future Capacity 2
Medium Voltage Redundancy and Scalability
Mechanical Redundancy and Scalability 3 4
Environmental Stewardship 5
Commitment to Excellence

4. Electrical Scalability1
Electrical Scalability
The data center was designed to be scalable from 1.5MW to 9MW without disruption to the load within the same geographic footprint using some of the following measures:
Full sized medium voltage distribution switchgear
Fully provisioned underground conduit, pads, roof penetrations, support structures for generator plant and low voltage distribution equipment
Detailed expansion plans, isolation measures, and transfer sequences to allow for installation and testing of newly added components in operating data center

5. Electrical Scalability (Contd.)1
Electrical Scalability (Contd.)
Conduit stub-outs for future electrical gear that were poured into the slab as part of the initial build

6. Medium Voltage Redundancy and Scalability2
Medium Voltage Redundancy and Scalability
Utility Information
Phase 1 of this project utilized a single utility feed from the street
The system was designed with the capability to add a second feed for added reliability at the utility level without disruption of power to the load
Site and Facility Redundancy
The medium voltage system was designed with 2N redundancy throughout the facility
This redundancy is carried from the utility down to the PDU level
Benefits include:
Increased system reliability
Decreased risk of power failures
Allows for the highest level of redundancy at the load
Operability and Maintenance
Concurrent maintainability
Fault tolerance
Load transfer by switching downstream at all levels including medium voltage switchgear, low voltage switchgear or PDU level
Each PDU (2N redundancy) has an ATS that allows it to perform closed transition transfers to the alternate source

7. Medium Voltage Parallel Switchgear2
Medium Voltage Parallel Switchgear
Benefits:
Highly scalable
Common redundancy for reduced components
Right sized for entire facility
Potential Risks:
Concurrent maintainability
Potential single point of failure with common output bus
How Risk Was Mitigated:
Two independent output buses at the parallel switchgear
Allows for both concurrent maintenance as well as fault tolerance
Upon failure of one side due to internal fault, the automated sequence allows for programmed fault clearing capabilities and recovery to the alternate bus

8. Electrical Efficiency Measures2
Electrical Efficiency Measures
The electrical design also aimed to take advantage of a combination of proven efficient technologies and creative applications where possible
LED parking lot lighting significantly reduces power usage by 96,000 hours when compared to standard fixtures
Occupancy sensors were installed in all occupied areas including data center, office and corridors. With almost 600 lights in the data center alone, significant power savings are realized when the space is unoccupied and the occupancy sensors power off the lights
High efficiency UPS modules were installed with efficiency ranges between 96-97% under normal operation compared to 92-95% from other manufacturers
Voltage is stepped up from the output of the UPS from 480V to 600V to reduce line losses (particularly for longer cable runs) from the electrical room to the data center floor

9. Mechanical Redundancy and Scalability3
Mechanical Redundancy and Scalability
Indirect evaporative heat exchangers and redundant process water mains. Mechanical rooms are pre-built to accommodate future equipment as IT load ramps higher

10. Mechanical Redundancy and Scalability (Contd.)3
Mechanical Redundancy and Scalability (Contd.)
Current Configuration
In the initial phase of the project mechanical equipment was installed in the built-up air handling rooms to support 1.5 MW of IT infrastructure. All major components are installed with a N+20% level of redundancy for concurrent maintainability. The continuous under floor supply plenum enables a dynamic IT build out, which can be concentrated anywhere within the 5,575 square meter white space without impact to cooling delivery.
Future Capabilities
The entire building is pre-provisioned to scale up to 9 MW of critical IT load without impact to the operational white space. Steel support structures for heat exchangers and fans are in place, along with 2N piping mains to serve future equipment. Blanking panels are installed throughout allowing the ability to locate equipment in multiple different configurations to best serve the installed load.

11. Mechanical Efficiency Measures3
Mechanical Efficiency Measures
The power usage of HVAC systems drive a building’s PUE, leading the design for this facility to be focused on mechanical efficiencies. The following measures were implemented:
Recirculated airstream- This system utilizes a recirculating air stream to cool the data hall. It allow for the protection of the IT equipment from the outside environment. Dust storms, volcanic ash and/or smoke in the atmosphere will not be introduced to the live environment. Additionally it eliminates large filter banks which simplifies the major maintenance calendar and overall operational costs as filters would be replaced every 4 months or less.
Reduced pressure drop- The exclusion of outside air filter banks means a total static pressure reduction of 1.0”wg which is realized 24/7 and relates directly to supply fan power. Ventilation air is provided via a dedicated makeup air unit with MERV 13 filters to satisfy all local codes and LEED requirements. In addition the raised access floor is 48” from the slab below which allows the air to flow more slowly and with less turbulence and lower pressure drop
Elevated supply temperatures- In conjunction with the building occupant the mechanical system was designed to operate within the ASHRAE allowable window for Class A1 environments. The average room temperature is a minimum of 5°C warmer than spaces operating within the ASHRAE recommended window, making this building much more efficient than the typical wholesale environment

12. Mechanical Efficiency Measures Cont’d3
Mechanical Efficiency Measures Cont’d
Water conservation- The jurisdiction where this facility is located has limited city water resources. In an effort to minimize water usage the mechanical system can operate solely using dry air-to-air heat exchange in outdoor temperatures as high as 10°C. Through winter months no water at all is required, reducing the yearly water usage and maintenance costs associated with filtration and water softening
Containment- Custom fabricated hot aisle containment panels are installed at every IT row, including fiber distribution areas. The assembly features gasketed connections, self-closing doors and removable blanking panels that result in an extremely tight envelope to eliminate thermal pollution
Custom-designed containment

13. Commitment to Environmental Stewardship4
Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Designed from the beginning to be sensitive to the surrounding environment, the Vantage Quincy campus features state-of-the-art systems including:
A custom-developed indirect evaporative cooling system designed to eliminate impact from outdoor conditions through a closed loop cooling delivery infrastructure
EPA Tier 4 generators that reduce emissions by 90-95% when compared to traditional generator deployments, and
LED driven lighting designed to significantly reduce energy use
LEED Platinum Certification (Expected to Receive)
40% reduction in water usage within the building
50% reduction in water usage through water efficient landscaping
25% reduction in lighting power usage
75% diverted waste from landfill during construction
20% use of recycled content
Energy Efficient System Design
Overall building energy usage is 20% more efficient than the average data center
Accomplished using electrical components with low losses and a mechanical system optimized with low pressure drops and smaller fan motors
Energy Star
All appliances are Energy Star certified for increased building efficiency.
UPSs used are also Energy Star certified

14. Emission Controls- Standby Generators4
Emission Controls- Standby Generators
EPA Tier 4 generators
Reduce emissions by 90-95% when compared to traditional generator deployments

15. Emission Controls- Standby Generators (Contd.)4
Emission Controls- Standby Generators (Contd.)
Vantage’s Riker data center is designed with EPA Tier 4 compliant continuous duty diesel engines. The commitment to using the highest rating for emissions controls is an effort to minimize environmental impacts
To achieve this, two forms of filtration are utilized:
Catalyzed Diesel Particulate Filter
Urea Based Selective Catalytic Reduction Scrubber
Emissions at full load
NOx Reductions > 95%
PM Reductions > 87%
VOC Reductions
CO > 95%
HC > 95%
There is a significant reduction in emissions of Nitric Oxide, Particulate Matter, and Volatile Organic Compounds including Carbon Monoxide and Hydrocarbons
EPA Tier 4 rated generator

16. Commitment to Excellence5
Commitment to Excellence
LEED PLATINUM
(Anticipate award: 83 points submitted)
Uptime Tier III
Design
Constructed Facility

17. Who We Are
Vantage Data Centers provides highly scalable, flexible and efficient data center solutions offering unique value through exceptional commitment to customer service
Locations
Santa Clara, CA | Quincy, WA