xowiki - Requirements

I Lotus Green Data Centers Handbook
- 1 Release Notes
- 2 Introduction
- 3 GNU Free Documentation License v 1.2
- 4 The TAPR Open Hardware License v 1.0
- 5 Contributors
- 6 Glossary
  - 6.1 Parapet
II Requirements
- 1 Structure / Mechanical
- 2 Pod name
III Drawings
IV Labels and signage
V Procedures
- 1 Decision-making priorities
VI Alarms and monitors
VII Throws and controls
VIII Parts catalog
X Appendix

II Requirements

Build green* data center structures in smaller, moduler sizes (around 1000SF), to help manage growth through incremental replication, and so that each structure evolves from continual improvement processes

Communication
Electrical (power)
HVAC / Mechanical (cooling)
Network
Other (security etc)
Structure / Mechanical (and weight / space)
Zone (within or relating to property)

* What is green?

Green represents environmental friendliness[1] and sustainability[2]. Any definition would have to encompass the principles and concepts[3]. Measuring sustainability[4] and green accounting[5] are key components to making green decisions ie. living green.

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmentally_friendly
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability#Principles_and_Concepts
4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability_measurement
5. http://www.eoearth.org/article/Green_accounting

Categories: Requirements (Lotus Green handbook v0.1)