480ISRWI17-101 — Mission System Data Center Infrastructure Management

480ISRWI17-101 governs mission system data center infrastructure management, including power, space, cooling, connectivity, and cyber security requirements.

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  • Publication number: 480ISRWI17-101
  • Title: MISSION SYSTEM DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2025-01-07

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The publication establishes data center operations and maintenance standards and assigns enterprise and local management responsibilities. It requires documented change processes, data center manager approvals, advisory board reviews, and formal handling of exceptions and exemptions.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel within the 480 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW) and to Reserve and Air National Guard units assigned within the AF core Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS).

Topics covered

  • Data center operations and maintenance standards
  • Infrastructure impacting changes
  • Boarding actions
  • Equipment installation and removal
  • Cabinet standards
  • Local Change Advisory Board reviews
  • Data center architecture exceptions

Questions and answers

What documentation is required for data center equipment changes?

Project plans, project support agreements, Network Service Request (NSR) forms, and other required documentation must be submitted for every equipment installation, move or removal. (paragraph 5)

When must the Local Change Advisory Board meet?

Once all NSR forms are received, a LCAB must be held prior to the installation, move or removal taking place. (paragraph 5)

How quickly must the Local Change Advisory Board decide on change requests?

The LCAB shall review and approve/disapprove change requests within 10 days of the request. (paragraph 3)

When can equipment requiring data center infrastructure be installed?

Installation of all equipment that requires data center power, space, cooling or local connectivity infrastructure shall only be performed after DCM approval and under the supervision of the DCM. (paragraph 5)

How long can obsolete equipment remain after becoming non-operational?

Obsolete equipment shall be removed in its entirety within one week of its change to a non-operational status. (paragraph 5)

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