Building Template - Data Center
Modular Data Center Objects
There are 2 types of modular data center objects in the Template Library of Podium
- Modular Medium Density Data Center
- Modular Low Density Data Center
Modular Medium Density Data Center
It is a modular data center with a default rack density of 20kW
Modular Low Density Data Center
It is a modular data center with a default rack density of 10kW
Look out for higher density templates coming soon!
Editing Data Center Objects
Select the Modular Medium Density Data Center or Modular Low Density Data Center object from the Template Library. Then, drag and drop it onto the site to position it.
Once the Modular Medium Density Data Center is placed, you can apply a range of dynamic modifications.
- Stretching
- Rotating
- Repositioning
- Base translation
- Base rotation
Stretching
Click the Pen Icon and hover over the edge of the object where you want to adjust the length or width. When the edge highlights in yellow, it is ready to be adjusted.
Click and drag the edge to adjust the length or width. It will automatically snap to the nearest modular dimension.
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Then, confirm your changes by clicking the green Tick icon at the top or the Solve button at the bottom right.
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Rotating
Click the Move Icon and hover over the object. When the circle turns yellow, it means the object is ready to be rotated. Click and drag to rotate the object around its center point
Release the object to set it in the new position. Then, confirm your changes by clicking the green Tick icon at the top or the Solve button at the bottom right.
Base translation
Click the Move Icon on the toolbar in the top and click Base Translation.
Click any desired spot along the edges of the object to set it as the anchor spot to reposition the object.
Click and drag the object to reposition it anywhere on the site. A guiding arrow with distance measurement will be shown to indicate the precise location. Release the object to set it in the new position.
Alternatively, input the distance measurement to set it in the new position.
Then, confirm your changes by clicking the green Tick icon at the top.
Base rotation
Click the Move Icon on the toolbar in the top and click Base Rotation.
Click any desired spot along the edges of the object to set it as the anchor spot to rotate the object. Drag the spot outwards and the first guidance arrow will appear.
Hold and drag the arrow to rotate it. Another guiding arrow with degree measurement will be shown to indicate the precise angle. Release the object to set it in the new position.
Alternatively, input the degree measurement to set it in the new position.
Then, confirm your changes by clicking the green Tick icon at the top.
Modify Parameters for Data Center Objects
You can set and modify the parameters to better reflect your design and functional needs.
To modify the parameters:
- Click on the building in the model
- With a building selected, go to the Criteria tab on the right panel to adjust the following:
The table below illustrates the types of parameters that you can modify to suit the building and functional needs.
General | Available Site Power | User input based on site power |
General | Design PUE | User defined |
General | Building Massing | Floor count, floor to floor height |
General | Support Spaces | Office area percentage, loading docks etc. |
Data Hall Configuration | Rack Density | Currently up to 20kW. Higher density WIP |
Data Hall Configuration | Aisle Containment Type | Hot / Cold |
Data Hall Configuration | Aisle Widths | Dimensions for perimeter, center, hot / cold aisles |
Data Hall Configuration | Cooling Equipment | FWU, CRAH, CDU options + load safety margin |
Building Cooling Infrastructure | CHW Options | Air-cooled or water-cooled chillers + load safety margin |
Building Cooling Infrastructure | Preferred capacity of each equipment | For chillers and cooling towers |
Building Cooling Infrastructure | Plant Location | Ground or roof |
Building Power Infrastructure | Preferred capacity of each equipment | Available for containerized power train units. Gensets WIP |
Redundancy | Power / Cooling | N, N+1, N+2, 2N |