intro Digital Flashcards
2N
A completely redundant configuration in which every component has its own dedicated backup unit.
AC Power
Alternating Current; AC’s current flow changes between positive and negative because of electrons - electrical currents come from the flow of these electrons, which can move in either a positive (upwards) or negative (downward) direction. This is known as the sinusoidal AC wave, and this wave is caused when alternators at power plants create AC power.
AST
Above Ground Storage Tank; provides fuel storage for generator systems that are above ground and accessible.
ATS
Automatic Transfer Switch; A switch designed to automatically transfer loads between two independent AC power sources, or from a AC source to a backup generator. Typically, of the mechanical kind, these do not provide a continuous source of power and would be considered an open transition, with a brief interruption between switching.
BMS
Building Managment System; provides real time status of electrical, cooling and fire protection systems. Provides real time alarm alerts. Status and alarms can be viewed from various locations throughout the DC.
CMMS
Computerized Maintenance Management System. (EX. ServiceNow and MCIM)
CRAC
Computer Room Air Conditioner; utilizes direct expansion (DX) to provide cooling to the data center. Cools server rooms, UPS areas, and electrical distribution gear.
COLO
Colocation. Two or more tenants sharing the same space separated by a physical barrier, most notably a cage.
Data Center
A physical facility designed to support computer intensive operations. Defined as the physical space, power, cooling, and fire suppression of the raised (or non-raised0 floor environment.
DC Power
Direct Current; DC power is far more consistent in terms of voltage delivery, meaning that most electronics rely on it and use DC power by using a rectifier, often built into device’s power supply.
DCIM
Data Center Infrastructure Managment
DCM
Data Center Manager
DR
Distributed Redundant; a redundancy setup with three or more UPS’s, where one serves as backup for the others in case one of them fails.
EOH&S
Environmental Occupational Health & Safety; focuses on prevention of work related injuries and diseases and overall protection of health and safety in the workplace.
EOP
Emergency Operating procedure; detailed step by step procedure outlining what actions to take during an emergency.
EPO
Emergency Power Off
FPT
Fan Powered Terminal; an air terminal unit which contains a primary air inlet as well as a local motor or blower assembly and is used for in a dedicated outdoor air system i.e. RTU’s. Provides comfort cooling/heating. Used for PBB spaces.
Grounding
An electrical connection to the ground that provides an alternative path for excess electricity that may otherwise course through a victim of electrical shock and damage equipment.
HMI
Human Machine Interface; A user interface or dashboard that connects a person to a machine, system, or device.
HSO
HVAC Shutdown Override; Located at the main exit doors of Mission Critical Areas. HSO’s are used to prevent impact to critical HVAC systems in situations where maintenance is being performed that could inadvertently affect the cooling system.
HV
High Voltage
HVAC
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
IDF
Intermediate distribution frame
IR
Incident Report; categorized as green yellow and red.
LFACP
Local Fire Action Control Panel; monitors Alarm, Supervisory and Trouble signals for a specific Data Hall.
kW
one-thousand Watts.
kVA
one-thousand kilovolt amperes
LV
Low Voltage