SCOTTAFBI17-200 — Management Of The Scott Afb Data Center

SCOTTAFBI17-200 governs operations, cleanliness, security, system requirements, and management of the Scott AFB data center.

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  • Publication number: SCOTTAFBI17-200
  • Title: MANAGEMENT OF THE SCOTT AFB DATA CENTER
  • Date: 2018-07-18

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It specifies procedures for changes, interruptions, equipment labeling, staging, power, cleanliness, access, and security. It also requires installation approvals, infrastructure cost responsibility, equipment standards, and plans for power and HVAC management.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all organizations with equipment hosted by the Scott AFB data center.

Topics covered

  • Data center operations
  • Facility cleanliness
  • Facility security
  • Rack power
  • System installation requirements
  • Equipment staging
  • HVAC and power management

Questions and answers

How must changes to data center configurations be requested?

All changes to existing physical configurations or new implementations will be requested through the 375 CS instance of the AF Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) application. (paragraph 4)

What must mission partners provide for emergency shutdowns?

Each mission partner with equipment installed in the data center will provide shutdown priorities, procedures, and Points of Contact (POCs) for use in the event of an emergency. (paragraph 4)

Are food and drinks allowed on the server floor?

Food and drinks are not permitted on the server floor. (paragraph 5)

Which devices are prohibited inside the facility?

Devices emitting radio frequency signals (i.e., pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, Blackberries, vapor e-cigarettes, fitness monitors, etc.) are prohibited inside the facility. (paragraph 6)

When must the installation completion checklist be approved?

The Installation Completion Checklist (Attachment 4) will be successfully approved on all newly installed or changed systems or equipment BEFORE that system or equipment receives power (breakers turned on) and is placed into service. (paragraph 6)

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