A Model Transformation Approache of Complex Systems - Case Study in Design Evolutions of Data Centers

Abstract:

Unpredictable transaction requirements of IT business lead to miss design the right size of data center. Over design data center contributed to surplus capital investment and lifetime operations. Legacy data centers designed before the 2^nd millenniums over design capacity more than 60% of actual load. The research objectives are created a model transformation approach from legacy data center to mobile and modular data center M²DC and proposed multivariate optimization for the right sizing of data center as business needs by using case study. The research method is investigation and assessment through 21 sample data centers and in-depth interviews with IT managers (32) and data center consultants (8). The fact findings have shown the standardized modular of M²DC force requirements to fit in the building boxes and expansion as needs.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 513-517)
• Pages: 1208-1214
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.513-517.1208
• Online since: February 2014
• Authors: Montri Wiboonrat*
• Keywords: Complex System, Data Center, Multivariate Optimization, Transformation Approach

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