CNT provides Data Center project on RISC Platform

CNT Infrastructure Management experts delivered a well-maintained and well-supported Infrastructure with high availability.

The Client

Customer de-risked business portfolio encompasses manufacturing and marketing of Sponge Iron, Steel and Ferro Alloys. They are also engaged in mining of minerals like Coal & Iron Ore, besides generation of power for captive consumption. The company is aggressively expanding and is constantly adding value to the area of operations by leveraging its competitive edge of having backward and forward integration of operations. They are using MS Navision.

Background:

In the midst of rapid growth and a corporate initiative to become more environmentally responsible from an IT perspective, Customer needed to upgrade its IT ERP System and decided to Implement SAP. Now the challenge was to finalize the best Compute platform and an energy efficient data center. A key part of this effort was installing an uninterruptible power (UPS) system that would support efforts to reduce data center energy consumption and provide a clear path for expansion as IBM Power Server and Power virtualization were introduced.

IT Challenges

Due to the rapid growth of business the existing IT Setup became a hurdle and it was decided to migrate to SAP. The Customer had finalized the Application but not the hardware and the Detacenter Infrastructure Customer was receiving different solutions from SIs. The Challenge was limited Space and the server count was more than 30. After evaluating many solutions, they found the optimum solution was given by Computers Network & Telecom India Pvt Ltd. with IBM Power Servers and an energy efficient Datacenter.

The solution

CNT Solution Team (CNTST) formed a team of experts to analyze the customer need and the best possible solution which would be most reliable with minimum capital investment as well as minimum operating cost and foot print. CNTST proposed a solution on IBM Power Series Server with Power VM Virtualization with High Availability. CNT Datacenter Team built a very efficient design of Datacenter room which could accommodate the current compute node as well as able to handle future growth of 200%. This is a centerline Datacenter and able to serve about 2000 users across globe through Secure SSL VPN.

Products/Services:

Room-based infrastructure design aligned with the Smart Design approach, which simplifies data center design by applying power, cooling and monitoring to create an integrated, highly efficient room-based infrastructure. Data Center Smart Design infrastructure includes:

•Liebert Super 420 D uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules

Liebert Super 400D units are a true online sine wave UPS system that provide the users with clean computer grade power for continuous operation of critical loads, regardless disturbances on the upstream AC power. The systems offer maximum reliability and flexibility at the low operating costs.

• Full Digital Signal Processing using the latest DSP technology
• Parallel operation for redundancy
• Unity Input Power Factor
• Compatible with Engine Generators
• Handles 3:1 Crest Factor Loads
• Intelligent Battery Management
• LCD Display and Mimic Panel for Real-time information
• Output Isolation between UPS and Critical Load
• Temperature compensated Battery charging to enhance the Battery Life
• Battery test facility
• Reverse Phase sequence operation
• Auto retransfer facility
• DSP and Dual microprocessor based system

• Stulz SEC precision cooling units

STULZ has developed a strict set of guidelines, which all STULZ production sites worldwide must adhere to. These Quality Assurance Parameters ensure you get the best possible product like:

• Machine Pipe Bending
• Vibration Absorber
• Automated Electronic Nitrogen Testing
• Power Monitoring Switch
• Gasflux
• Hi-Pot Testing
• Wire cut and strip technologies
• Witness Testing Facility
• Clients assured of capacity and performance parameters of units.
• Operational/witness testing of units at design conditions in addition to standard dry run testing.

• IBM NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack Cabinets:

NetBAY42 Enterprise Rack (ER) Cabinets help to manage and control xSeries and Netfinity servers throughout your enterprise. Features include:

• Perforated steel doors Optimize cooling for high-density appliance installation

• Improved cable management capability

• Robust design can be shipped with preconfigured servers

• Security through locking front and rear doors

• Heavy-duty caster set for mobility

• Standard side panels and stabilizer plates

•A shared look and support for many of the current rack options

• Perforated door kit Upgrade existing Netfinity ERs for better cooling

• Reliable and energy efficient Structure of The Datacenter

• Struxure Ware Data Center Expert for Centralized data center infrastructure management

Critical Need: Support Data Center expansion with an ultra-high-density power and cooling infrastructure optimized for efficiency and flexibility without compromising its 2(N+N) high-availability operational commitment.

Benefits

• Reduce the Physical Server from 30 to 5

• Total Space occupied for whole Solution is 37 U

• DC Built for two rack solution expendable up to Six Rack.

• 30% Saving in capital investment

• 60% Saving in power consumption

• Able to server all 4 Subsidiary of the Group Company.

• 99.98% up Time