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Data Center Design and Operations

Concurrent maintainability

Concurrent maintainability means planned maintenance can be performed on capacity components or distribution paths without interrupting operations. It is central to Tier III concepts and depends on design plus operating procedures.

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Backfeed

Backfeed is temporary or permanent energization of equipment from a source that may not be the normal operating source. It matters during construction, testing, commissioning, and safety procedures.

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Assessed value

Assessed value is the value assigned by a taxing authority for property tax purposes. It may differ from market value and can change after improvements, equipment installation, incentive agreements, or reassessment.

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Rack

A rack is a frame or enclosure used to mount IT equipment. Rack power, weight, cooling method, network cabling, and service access are practical constraints that determine how theoretical MW becomes deployable compute.

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