Rack cabinet and modules
Colocation of entire racks, multiplication of U or modules constituting a separated part (1/2, 1/3 or 1/4) of the 47U rack. It is possible to use monitored electronic locks and other security features.
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Dedicated 2N power circuits | |
Free 24/7 access |
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Individual locks (optional proximity cards or biometrics) |
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Online parameter monitoring |
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Guaranteed power availability of 99.999% | |
Energy settled on a flat-rate or meter basis |
| Width (mm) | Depth (mm) | n×U | 11U | 15U | 23U | 47U | |
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| PDU | Locking | Monitoring (optionally) |
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| Four 9‑socket strips 16 A (schuko sockets) | Key lock | SCADA – with online reading | Authorization by proximity card, PIN, biometrics; non‑standard PDU |
Sample applications
Rack cabinet and modules
Hosting company
A hosting company chose a colocation service in the rack due to: large amount of free space (47U), convenient 24/7 access to its devices, the possibility of electricity billing with a dedicated meter, remote reading of current power parameters and environmental conditions (temperature, humidity).
Brokerage office
A brokerage office decided on this format of colocation service due to: security of the solution (monitoring, dedicated security features), access to power supply for infrastructure with a higher power density (10 kW), the possibility of creating architecture in georedundancy (one rack on the WAW-1 DC campus, the other in WAW-2 DC).
Box / Kiosk
Colocation of the racks separated from the other shared space by a steel cage or a compact kiosk. It is possible to use additional monitoring cameras and other dedicated security features.
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Dedicated 2N power circuits for each rack | |
Free 24/7 access |
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Client access control and CCTV surveillance systems | |
Online parameter monitoring |
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SmartPUE – energy cost optimization | |
Possibility of booking additional racks and warehouses |
Sample applications
Box / Kiosk
Global news agency
A global news agency requires that all its IT equipment be located in a separate, monitored space. Thanks to the cage, this requirement is met and additionally only the agency can manage the access to this area thanks to a dedicated access control system and a dedicated CCTV installation.
Insurance company
An insurance company uses the arrangement of a kiosk, and so it lowered the cost of the service, reduced the expenses for electricity (thanks to smartPUE) and maintains the required very high standard of physical security. The racks are in a dedicated space, access to which is managed by the IT manager of this company. Each entry is recorded, it is also possible to remotely view the video space in the kiosk.
Data Room
Each server room chamber designed for a single client is adapted to the individual needs of the user in terms of security, energy, air conditioning and space arrangement.
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Tailor-made solution, may be arranged as requested, an alternative to your own data center |
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Free 24/7 access |
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Full privacy and compliance with the client’s organization’s security procedures |
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Monitoring of online parameters, customer supervision systems (CCTV, additional access zones, warehouses) |
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SmartPUE – energy cost optimization | |
Possibility of booking additional space |
Sample applications
Data Room
Bank
A bank had been looking for the optimal path for the development of its IT services for a long time. It chose Atman and the Data Room solution, thus – without additional CAPEX investments – it cut the time of launching its new server room down to several months. From the beginning of using the service, it enjoyed full security, stable, professionally maintained and regularly tested infrastructure. Atman provided consultations, prepared and installed dedicated solutions. Every month, the client receives a transparent and detailed settlement of all costs along with technical reports. In addition, designated persons from the bank have access to access control systems and online parameter monitoring systems.
Financial agency
A financial agency struggled to find a solution that – in addition to high technical standards and physical and operational security – would offer a wide range of telecommunications options. Thanks to network neutrality and the presence of a large number of operators, these requirements have been fully met.
Comparison of colocation variants
| n×U | Rack, Box, Kiosk | Data Room | |
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| Physical separation | None (shared rack) | Yes (different variants) | Yes (highest security) |
| Power separation | None (shared strips) | Yes | Yes |
| Power supply | Flat rate | On meter or flat-rate basis | On meter or flat-rate basis |
| Cooling | Included in the flat rate | Included in the rate or flat rate, according to PUE |
On meter basis, included in the rate or flat rate, according to PUE |
Complementary services
Remote hands
- Two modes (simple/with tool)
- Always accessible (24/7)
- Qualified staff
Racking & cabling
- Infrastructure installation (servers, matrices, LAN/SAN cabling) by Atman engineers
- The best industry practices and a performance bond
Shipment handling
- Small and pallet shipments
- Temporary storage
Storage
- Short- and long-term space lease
- Solutions in various formats
Technical support
- Supervised by Atman engineers working in accordance with EPI-DCOS (R) standards
- Access to tools in the price of the service
Safe room
- Separated safe room
- Lease of shelves, cabinets, safes
- Tape replacement service
Relocation
Changing the data center location is usually a challenging venture. Atman follows a proven methodology to carry out such projects, minimizing the risk, reducing time and optimizing the costs of relocation. Do it with us!
Stages of relocation:
- Development of project assumptions
- Selection of a migration strategy, prioritization of systems
- Analysis of formal aspects
- Preparation of a project plan and risk management planSecurity of vendors’ assistance, cargo insurance, etc.
- Audit and stocktaking
- Auditing of the current deployment
- Infrastructure stocktaking and documenting
- Update of project assumptions
- Verification of the number of tranches
- Update of relocation documentation (including deployment project)
- Dimensioning the target environment
- Development of dedicated procedures and checklist
- Preparation of the target environment
- Arrangement of racks and security features
- Power and wiring installation of logic connections
- Launching dedicated telecommunications links
- Power-up tests in the primary location
- Preparation of a test report
- Update of the risk management plan
- Migration tranches
- Launch of migration according to the project plan
- Real-time progress reporting (SMS/e-mail)
- Stabilization of devices
- Project closing
- Preparation of as-built documentation
- Service acceptance by the client
- Audit and closing workshops