SRA Solutions, a leading provider of innovative data centre solutions, played a critical role in delivering a SCEC Certified Secure environment for a Defence organisation in partnership with Pulse Data Centre. SRA Solutions collaborated closely with Pulse Data Centre to develop a comprehensive strategy tailored to address its unique challenges throughout the project.
Client Overview:
Established in 2018, Pulse Data Centre (Pulse DC) offers cost-effective, large-scale data centre capacity. Designed as a secure primary site to support corporate and enterprise customers; local, state, and federal government; through to secure defence and global tech giants. Pulse DC is Uptime Institute Tier III Certified for both design and construction.
With high power capacity and a large available footprint, this facility is ideal for any size business. Pulse DC guarantees exceptional delivery of first-class data centre services at a competitive price.
All components of Pulse DC design are optimised for the local climatic conditions which are ideal for utilising free cooling capability, providing excellent operating efficiency and PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness). Pulse DC is located in the Toowoomba Energy Precinct and will have access to future large capacity renewable energy.
Pulse DC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the FKG Group, which is a privately owned and operated Australian company.
Pulse is an environmentally sustainable data centre designed to scale support for corporate clients, through to governments and global technology giants.
- Pulse DC is modern, efficient, and ideal for any size organisation.
- Data Centre 1 has capacity for over 750 racks in four Halls and two Carrier Rooms, capable of supporting 2450kW of IT load
- Carrier Neutral
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 27001
- ISO 50001
- Certified Tier III Design
- 100% Uptime SLA Guarantee
- High security with 24/7 access
To learn more about Pulse Data Centre’s offering, please visit https://pulsedc.com.au/
SRA Solutions tailored approach encompassed the following key components:
SCEC Endorsed Class C Racks:
SRA Solutions provided Pulse Data Centre with SCEC endorsed Class C racks that not only maximised security but also ensured optimal airflow for efficient cooling. These racks were engineered to accommodate the clients’ specific requirements, supporting the seamless integration of server and networking equipment, and supporting the growing demand for increasing heat loads.
Zone Rated Secure Cage:
To address physical security concerns, SRA Solutions designs, manufactures and installs secure caging solutions that provides an additional layer of protection for customers critical infrastructure. SRA’s secure cage for this project was designed to provide a multi-tiered security cage system, designed to correlate with ASA and SCEC Zone specifications.
Hot Aisle Containment:
SRA Solutions custom-made hot aisle containment to optimise the cooling efficiency within Pulse Data Centre’s facility. By isolating and channelling hot air away from critical equipment, this provides a notable reduction in cooling costs and improved overall energy efficiency.
Strategic Deployment Planning: SRA Solutions worked closely with Pulse Data Centre’s leadership team to develop a strategic deployment plan that optimised space utilisation, energy efficiency, and resource allocation. Through meticulous planning and analysis, SRA Solutions identified opportunities to streamline workflows, minimise latency, and improve overall performance.
Scalability and Future-Proofing: Recognising the importance of scalability, SRA Solutions designed the deployment architecture to accommodate future growth and evolving business needs. By leveraging scalable technologies and modular designs, SRA Solutions ensured that Pulse Data Centre could seamlessly expand its infrastructure without compromising security or performance.
Results and Impact
The collaboration between Pulse Data Centre and SRA Solutions yielded significant results and benefits:
Enhanced Security: SRA Solutions’ implementation of advanced security measures fortified Pulse Data Centre’s infrastructure, mitigating risks, and enhancing resilience against external threats and unauthorised access.
Improved Operational Efficiency: The strategic deployment plan optimised resource utilisation, minimised downtime, and streamlined workflows, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings for Pulse Data Centre.
Scalability and Flexibility: The scalable architecture provided Pulse Data Centre with the flexibility to accommodate future growth and scalability requirements, ensuring long-term viability and agility in a dynamic business environment.
Exceptional Outcome: The work undertaken by SRA and Pulse DC for its customer was an exceptionally detailed and required strict adherence to defence security principles framework. The client’s requirements were met on time and first time without rework.
Conclusion: SRA Solutions’ collaboration with Pulse Data Centre exemplifies the value of strategic planning, expertise, and collaboration in addressing complex high security and deployment challenges. Through a holistic approach encompassing security enhancement, strategic deployment planning, scalability, and knowledge transfer, SRA Solutions and Pulse Data Centre have enabled and enhanced the physical security, optimised its infrastructure, and achieved sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.
