7 Common Mistakes When Designing a Data Center and How to Avoid Them
Designing a data center is a critical task that directly impacts a company's operational continuity, information security, and scalability. However, many organizations make mistakes that can result in significant long-term financial and operational losses.
Below, we share with you the Most common mistakes when designing a data center and how to avoid them to ensure an efficient, secure, and future-proof technological infrastructure.
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Failure to carry out a prior needs assessment
One of the most serious mistakes is to begin the design without a detailed analysis of the current state of the IT infrastructure, growth projections, and specific business needs.
✅ Solution:
At UNIK we carry out a comprehensive diagnosis which considers data traffic, power consumption, redundancy, scalability, and security. This way, we guarantee a design tailored to your company.
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Underestimating electrical and cooling capacity
An undersized data center can collapse due to equipment overload or fail due to excessive heat.
✅ Solution:
We design solutions with exact thermal and electrical calculation, including dedicated cooling systems and backup UPS to ensure 24/7 availability.
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Not considering scalability from the start
Many companies design data centers only for current needs, forcing them to redesign everything as their business grows.
✅ Solution:
We implement scalable and modular data centers, both conventional and self-contained, which allow for growth without affecting current operations.
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Bypass physical and logical security
A data center without adequate video surveillance, access control, or protection against digital threats poses a risk to operations.
✅ Solution:
We integrate solutions of cybersecurity with SonicWall, biometric access control, IP cameras with advanced analytics and centralized monitoring.
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Failure to comply with international regulations and standards
Failure to comply with standards such as TIA-942, ANSI, or ISO can impact data center reliability and limit future certification.
✅ Solution:
Our designs follow international quality and safety standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and a longer lifespan for the infrastructure.
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Inappropriate location of the data center
Installing a data center in an area prone to flooding, with poor ventilation, or without thermal insulation is a common cause of failure.
✅ Solution:
We advise on the strategic choice of installation location, prioritizing factors such as temperature, access, ventilation, stable power and connectivity.
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Not planning preventive maintenance
Once installed, many data centers fail due to lack of consistent monitoring, cleaning, or equipment servicing.
✅ Solution:
We offer specialized technical service and preventive maintenance to ensure the operational continuity of your data center.
In summary…
Avoiding these mistakes can save your company millions and ensure the operation of your critical infrastructure.At UNIK, we have more than 15 years of experience designing and building data centers for companies in Colombia, Guatemala, and Miami, with scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
Trust our experience. We are:
- CDP Diamond Representatives
- Partner Silver de SonicWall
- Experts in modular and conventional solutions
Ready to design your data center without errors?
Schedule a personalized consultation with our specialized team.
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