Design-Build Tier III+ Data Center UIP 

ICS Nett provided Design-Build-Operate services for Tier III+ Uptime Certified Data Center for Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data center features 99.982% availability, a state-of-the-art cloud and VDI systems for strictest cybersecurity requirements. We support KSA government in achieving Vision 2030 that is driving digitalization and requires reliable, redundant and efficient Data Centers and scalable IT infrastructure.

Ministry of Interior, KSA
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Challenge

Saudi Vision 2030 is driving digitalization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. KSA government requires Data Centers and IT infrastructure for scalable operations and has high capacity to support high-density and compute intensive requirements.

ICS Nett was contracted for turnkey delivery Data Center and 24/7 Operations Center. Data center was required to be accredited by Uptime Institute Certification for Design (TCCF), Construction (TCCF) and Operational Sustainability (TCOS) for Tier III+. The data center was engineered on cloud and VDI systems, with the capacity to host high-density servers. It had to feature nearly 100% business and operational redundancy, a 30-day online, enterprise level, retention slash archive. It was required cyber threat analysis monitoring and networking/security monitoring. It was required of performing SIGINT and HUMINT data analytics, passport control, traffic violation, as well as a hotel and visitor database.

Scope

The scope was designed through a complex program management approach, and it included construction (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) work, Network and Security (Asset Configuration and Firewalls), Server and Storage (Configuration of Server and SAN), End Devices Management (Routers, VDI, and others), Infrastructure Migration (PSS Enterprise Migration), Data Center Management (Day-2 Operation Support), Private Cloud, and Training and Change Management. ICS Nett provided program management services, which included scheduling, engineering design reviews, technical reviews, testing, and adherence to all safety standards.

The project was not only able to stay in line with its anticipated budget, but it was able to achieve the construction of a state-of-the-art data center with total build-out area of 7,800 square meters. ICS Nett managed to ensure favorable cost control, timeliness of the delivery, and quality of the deliverables. With that, this multi-million-dollar design-build project required designing a Tier III data center and Enterprise Operations Center involving: the construction, installation, and commissioning of the physical building; IT/ (ICT) design and integration; procurement and delivery of all IT systems to include racks, servers, cooling, and storage solutions. ICS Nett was also awarded day-2 support for five years following construction and provided training on all systems.

ICS Nett was also awarded day-2 support for five years following construction and provided training on all systems.

Impact

UIP Data Center houses 463 racks. Data Center is accredited with Uptimes Institute Tier III+ rating for Design, Facility and Sustainable Operations, and ensures availability of 99.982% uptime, and downtime per year is expected not more that 1.6 hours. Prime-Power Generators to serve the required IT load and supporting facilities in N+N fault tolerant providing at least 72-hour of continuous operation at full load.

Security

  • 24/7 monitoring and on site 24/7 security staff and video surveillance
  • Cutting-edge technological and physical security measures, including IP-DVR cameras, perimeter fencing, biometric scanners and card
  • Early fire detection systems, BMS monitoring, water leak detection, Lighting Protection system, Automated fire extinguishing system

Efficiency

  • Constant improvement of their energy efficiency and Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
  • IT rooms’ isolation with a cold aisle/hot aisle configuration
  • Free cooling systems for higher energy efficiency

Redundancy

  • UPS and back-up generator to serve the required IT load in N+N configuration
  • 2.5MW IT power load and 2.5MW IT cooling capacity with redundant chilled water network loop, 2 independent MV supplies

24/7 Operations Center is equipped with cutting-edge ICT technology and features the highest level physical and cybersecurity. The center offers powerful, cloud-based infrastructure for real-time operations, integrating and interconnecting information and processes. Facility is furnished with large-screen displays, digital conferencing, sound reinforcement, video and audio switching, and central control systems. Iconic architecture and interior design reflects modern interpretation of Kingdoms heritage, combined with the state-of-the art lighting design and custom designed furniture.

Cloud Connectivity

Build on efficient, high-performance hybrid cloud architecture with native access to AWS Direct Connect, Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute, Alibaba Cloud, IBM Cloud Direct Link and Oracle FastConnect

Client

Ministry of Interior, KSA

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is equipped with cutting-edge ICT technology and features the highest level physical and cybersecurity. The center offers powerful, cloud-based infrastructure for real-time operations,

is equipped with cutting-edge ICT technology and features the highest level physical and cybersecurity. The center offers powerful, cloud-based infrastructure for real-time operations,

is equipped with cutting-edge ICT technology and features the highest level physical and cybersecurity. The center offers powerful, cloud-based infrastructure for real-time operations,