Requirements Gathering & Consultation — user counts, device loads, network architecture, growth planning.Room Layout & Rack Positioning — airflow planning, hot/cold aisle strategy, access routes, cable pathways.
Power & Electrical Design — UPS sizing, PDUs, power redundancy, load balancing.
Cooling & Environmental Planning — HVAC requirements, temperature control, humidity management, airflow modelling.
Cable Pathway Design — containment, trunking, basket, ladder racks, underfloor routes.
Network Topology & Switching Design — VLANs, segmentation, uplink planning, fibre backbone design.
Security & Access Control Planning — CCTV, door access, secure rack enclosures.
Compliance & Standards Review — BS6701, EN50173, EN50174, manufacturer warranties, fire safety.
Rack Elevation Diagrams — detailed front/back layouts for switches, patch panels, servers, PDUs.
Bill of Materials (BOM) — hardware, cabling, accessories, power, cooling, labelling.