GALEC relies on APL to improve the reliability of its computer rooms

Project objective

• Install a new electrical and climate control network dedicated to the computer rooms, in order to reach Tier-3 levels of service continuity
• Reduce operating costs and energy consumption: re-organize the computer rooms in order to optimize the performance of air conditioning units and reduce energy consumption (target PUE ≤ 1.5); install an economical cooling solution

Services provided

• Auditing of existing facilities and points of improvement for the data center
• Recommendations for optimizations and works needed, as well as budgeting
• Re-organization of the computer room
• Drafting of specifications, soliciting and assisting with the selection of service providers
• Phase scheduling and coordination of works, testing and acceptance

Client benefits

• Works carried out without interrupting IT service or disrupting other building activities
• Continuity of service optimization and improved reliability of technical facilities
• Reduction of energy costs related to IT: re-organization of the computer room, increase in air supply outlet temperature, installation of a free-chilling system
• Optimization and maintenance of IT production: maintenance may now be performed on the data center’s hardware infrastructure without needing to interrupt IT production