IBM Data Centre
IBM Server Farm Completed November 2009IBM has been well known through most of its recent history as the world's largest computer company and systems integrator, With over 407,000 employees worldwide.
In November 2009 Applewood Data Services Ltd tendered and were chosen for our pedigree and flexibility to install the network infrastructure for the New Data Centre/Server Farm for IBM in Sale Manchester. Tight time scales were given and Applewood Data Services Ltd were under almost immediate pressure to deliver.
A specification was issued and very strict amount of space was allocated for inter cabinet connectivity which would require high density patching to ensure maximum connections with minimum units of space.
PARTNERS
Connectix partners of Applewood Data Services Ltd for 6 years offered the NET10G category 6a (augamented) FTP cabling system to achieve the highest copper backbone speeds currently ratified. This was undertaken in pre-terminated format with all testing on the bench ensuring the maximum bandwidth.As an added incentive
Connectix also managed to produce the solution at the category 6 costing’s giving IBM a healthy saving on their investment.
For the fibre optic solution
Applewood Data Services exceeded the specification once again offering
Connectix Starlight pre-terminated fibre system with MTP connector. OM3 40Gbps fibre speeds can be achieved over this connection and it was deployed right through the project.
Applewood Data Services Ltd Supplied, bayed, levelled and earthed 24 cannon server racks necessary cabinet accessories as specified for this project. The project was completed on time and the test results and warranties issued.