Virtual Data Center Tours

Presented by:
Victor Garcia, Sr. Facilities Engineering Manager, Global Real Estate, Facilities & Services, Brocade

When Brocade first addressed the challenge of building a new data center on its Silicon Valley campus, the company began with a vision that was focused on performance and flexibility, and then followed through with planning and execution to achieve innovation in energy efficiency. This presentation will describe the steps taken in designing this new data center and showcase the technologies implemented through an innovative pictorial tour.

Presented by:
Cam M. Johnson, Manager, O.I.T. Operations Center, U.N.L.V.

Creativity and patience were key in completing the recent data center remodel for the Office of Information Technology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). The project lasted six years and included more twists and turns than a John Grisham novel. Over those six years, nearly every possible on-campus location was scouted as the potential data center home: even the old racquetball courts were considered. Hot-aisle containment was favored over traditional raised floor cooling and a dedicated end of row network zone was picked over a top of rack solution. This presentation will analyze the rationale used and the lessons learned over the course of this painfully long, but successful project.