Computer room overview and location requirements

A computer room is an environmentally controlled space whose sole purpose is to carry equipment and cables directly related to computer systems and telecommunications systems. Computer rooms should meet NFPA75 standards.
The floor plan should be consistent with the requirements of the instrument and equipment suppliers, for example
1. Floor load requirements, including equipment, cables, patch cords, and media (static concentrated load, static average floor load, rolling disturbance dynamic load)
2. Space requirements for service (adequate service clearance is required on each side of the equipment)
3. Air flow requirements
4. Assembly requirements
5. DC power requirements and circuit length limitations
6. Equipment connection length requirements (such as: the maximum channel length to the peripheral and control interface)

When selecting a computer room location, avoid being restricted by building components (e.g., elevators, core, exterior walls, or other fixed building walls). Where expansion is not possible, access should be provided for transporting large equipment to the equipment room.

The room must be located away from sources of electromagnetic interference. Examples: Noise sources include power transmissions, motors and generators, X-ray equipment, radio or radar transmitters, and induction seals.Computer rooms should have no exterior windows because exterior windows increase heat loads and also reduce safety.