mercredi 1 avril 2015

Why Raised Computer Floors Work As Well As They Do

By Iva Cannon


Computers, in computer rooms, represent an expense that must be protected. You can just set a bunch of computers in an ordinary room and go to work, however, they will, fairly quickly, become ineffective. This is because they are subject to dust and dirt, in a normal room, and also something else that will damage them and the data they contain. The raised computer floors help to protect this vital equipment.

All of the data that is stored and being manipulated on these computers, have to do with delicate things within the company. There is information, such as personnel records and client information that must be kept secured. A lot of that security is in programs to prevent hacking, however, other protections must be in place to preserve their physical state. The flooring, under them help in this regard.

Computers will actually slow down and can shut off if they are allowed to heat up to a certain point. This slowness, when the operators are trying to use them, will make it harder for them to get the information they need when they need it. Much of this data, if the computers turn off, can be lost. This is often the case because the back ups are usually in the same room, although on another hard drive.

These special floors are raised from the sub floor by as much as one to three feet. All of the trunk lines and electrical wiring are run in these spaces. The floor, that you walk on, are actually perforated panels that permit the flow of cooled air from one space to the other. The cooling or, actually chilling systems are also run through this space keeping everything cool.

These panels are setting on stanchions, mounted to the sub floor. Each panel has a socket on each corner that fit over a post on the stanchion. This holds them as firm as possible but will still allow them to be removed as necessary for maintenance or cleaning. Each panel is created for that particular place in the room.

Each panel of this flooring is designed specifically for that particular space, when it is originally installed. The room is measured and, just like in installing tiles in your kitchen, the exact center is located. Each panel is then trimmed to ensure it fits in the proper place already drawn in on the plans. During entry into this space, if more than six or eight are removed at the same time, a swaying of the floor is possible which is dangerous for the rest of the room.

Cleaning must be accomplished under the flooring just as in any other area. Dust and dirt will fall through the perforations, so it must be removed. The custodial staff will lift each panel out, one at a time, and a vacuum or special cloths will be used to remove this contamination.

Since the computer room, when one is needed, is where all of the money is made for the company, these floors are very critical in keeping the data, stored in the computers, safe. This is not a job for just any construction company. They must have the training, the engineers and the experience to do this for you. The cleaning must be performed by professionals who deal with controlled environments as well.




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