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.
The floors, being raised, will allow all of the wires and trunk lines, which carry the data from one point to another, to be placed under this platform. The cooling systems are also located in this space which is anywhere from one foot to 3 feet tall. The actual floor panels are made from a metal frame and hard tile material, usually with perforations in them for air flow.
The square panels each have a socket on each of the four corners. These sockets fit over a post fitted onto a stanchion that keeps it all off of the sub floor. They are held firm because of the tight fitting nature of these sockets. If they did not fit properly, the entire system would allow for shifting or swaying which would damage the whole floor. The space can be accessed by lifting a panel or two.
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.
One of the most often performed tasks under these floors is the cleaning. This is done by specially trained personnel who have specific procedures for this. They will lift one panel, with a special tool that is inserted into a perforation. They do the cleaning with vacuum wands and or special cloths.
This special space allows for those things that help the computers function. That is the protection from dust, dirt and heat. If the cooling system is installed above this flooring, all operators will have to wear winter clothing. This would impact their effectiveness while working with these electronic marvels the world can not do without, any more.
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.
The floors, being raised, will allow all of the wires and trunk lines, which carry the data from one point to another, to be placed under this platform. The cooling systems are also located in this space which is anywhere from one foot to 3 feet tall. The actual floor panels are made from a metal frame and hard tile material, usually with perforations in them for air flow.
The square panels each have a socket on each of the four corners. These sockets fit over a post fitted onto a stanchion that keeps it all off of the sub floor. They are held firm because of the tight fitting nature of these sockets. If they did not fit properly, the entire system would allow for shifting or swaying which would damage the whole floor. The space can be accessed by lifting a panel or two.
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.
One of the most often performed tasks under these floors is the cleaning. This is done by specially trained personnel who have specific procedures for this. They will lift one panel, with a special tool that is inserted into a perforation. They do the cleaning with vacuum wands and or special cloths.
This special space allows for those things that help the computers function. That is the protection from dust, dirt and heat. If the cooling system is installed above this flooring, all operators will have to wear winter clothing. This would impact their effectiveness while working with these electronic marvels the world can not do without, any more.
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