NEXTDC maintain strict standards which we pass on to our customers - please read this before attending.
This article covers some of the fundamental principles that you need to adhere to in NEXTDC sites:
- Every single RU that does not contain hardware at the FRONT needs a blanking panel installed
- This is non-negotiable and rack audits + CCTV will identify culprits for leaving air mixing
- Please don't cause deficiencies in the cold/hot aisle containment system due to laziness!
- This is non-negotiable and rack audits + CCTV will identify culprits for leaving air mixing
- Hot aisle doors, Colocation hall doors, and all other entries are not to be jammed or obstructed
- Some doors in our locations will be marked - ie. Warning about penalties (Fire Doors, etc)
- All hardware needs to be installed such that exhaust is blown towards the cabinet REAR always
- This includes smaller hardware, such as NUCs on shelves, that need to direct exhaust back
- Single-corded equipment is permitted though we recommend that an STS be installed for them
- This allows site works to run without risk to your single-corded hardware. Recommended
- Cabinets are not to be left alone with either or both doors being unblocked and/or open at all
- Offences will be captured on CCTV and will not be taken lightly - don't be that person!
- Attempts to circumvent the on-site body mass scanning will be detected and handled swiftly
- It's important to stress our zero-tolerance approach to misbehaviour at our locations
- Please employ structured cabling when you're installing equipment or making any changes
- Taking the additional 30-90 seconds once for each cable helps us all out long-term
The above list isn't extensive & doesn't obviate the need for compliance to NEXTDC policies & procedures.
Please note the NEXTDC cabinet/aisle system:
FRONTs are COLD/INTAKE
FRONTs are PAINTED BLUE
REARs are HOT/EXHAUST
REARs are PAINTED RED
