Data Centers, Information Technology

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Data Centers and Low Current Services
SDT offers a wide-ranging variety of professional
services to Data Centres and Low Current
operators. We understand the requirements and
offer projects of all sizes and kinds ranging from
feasibility studies to detailed design to
supervision.

Our technical expertise covers all phases of

service and includes:

 Data Centers Services

 Information Technology (IT) Services
 Low Current Services

We are the leaders in the industry with respect to

alliance and other relationship-based contracting
approaches due to our capability of collaborating
effectively.

SDT combines its different services to develop

quality solutions. This is because social and
cultural vivacity is formed through sustainable,
liveable, and dynamic buildings.

Our services are modified according to the

clients’ project and budget requirements.
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Our Specialty is Data Centers
SDT provides Data Centre Services to Commercial, Government, Health and Defense sectors to design,
build, maintain and improve mission critical data center facilities.

From strategy conception, feasibility studies and business case development, through to detailed data
center design and construction, Data Centre Technologies technical insight and relationships underpins a
strong reputation as a leading consultants between the technology and construction industries.

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Our Experience and Capabilities
SDT is independent when it comes to equipment selection and partners for our projects. Our philosophy is to
select the most appropriate technology, regardless of the manufacturer, offering the most value for the client’s
investment. SDT have created a long-term partner network with the best manufacturers and this ensures our
clients always receive the best solutions and expertise.

SDT is well positioned to handle the requirements of any project and our expertise has been demonstrated in
many diversified areas:

 Hotels
 Boardrooms
 Universities
 Control Rooms
 Class Rooms
 Training Rooms
 Lecture Theatres
 Houses of Worship
 Court Rooms
 Public Display Areas

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Data Centers IT Design
The data centre has become a critical component in all types of organisation. It must be suitably planned
and designed so as to allow sufficient guarantees of quality, efficiency and service continuity, regardless
of the dimensions and the sector in which it operates.

Electrical power distribution systems are fundamental infrastructure for most production processes, and
IT infrastructures contribute to determining their performance, for example in terms of safety, reliability
and ease of maintenance. Reliability, availability and ease of maintenance are the main characteristics in
our IT designs.

At SDT we are capable of desiging a data centre, which includes:

 Network server
 Calculation and network infrastructure (copper/fibre cabling, equipment)
 Network operations centre (NOC), including communication and monitoring
 Electricity distribution and generation systems (UPS, generators)
 Electrical power panels with overcurrent and overvoltage protection
 Lighting systems
 Earthing systems
 Environmental control, ventilation and air conditioning systems
 Fire extinguishing systems
 Access control
 Equipment cabinets and enclosures
 Ducting, floating floors, suspended ceilings
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Data Centers Tiers Design
and Consultation
At SDT we are experienced in the design of all types of Data Center Tiers, we fully understand each
requirement for each tier and our experienced electrical and mechanical engineers are capable of
applying them in our designs. The 4 tiers requirements that we can deal with are shown below:

Tier Level 1

 Single non-redundant distribution path serving the IT equipment

 Non-redundant capacity components
 Basic site infrastructure with expected availability of 99.671%

Tier Level 2

 Meets or exceeds all Tier 1 requirements

 Redundant site infrastructure capacity components with expected availability of 99.741%

Tier Level 3

 Data Centers Tiers Design

Meets or exceeds all Tier 2 requirements
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 and Consultation
Multiple independent distribution paths serving the IT equipment
All IT equipment must be dual-powered and fully compatible with the topology of a site's architecture
 Concurrently maintainable site infrastructure with expected availability of 99.982%

Tier Level 4

 Meets or exceeds all Tier 3 requirements

 All cooling equipment is independently dual-powered, including chillers and heating, ventilating and
air-conditioning (HVAC) systems
 Fault-tolerant site infrastructure with electrical power storage and distribution facilities with expected
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IT Infrastructure
At SDT we have developed the IT Infrastructure of leading clients in different sectors. Our strength comes
from years of experience in the consultancy and implementation of global IT solutions from setting
strategy to designing and implementing full solutions.

Our services

 Main Distribution Frame Design (MDF)

 Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF)
 Telephony (analogue/digital/VOIP) Infrastructure
 Communications Infrastructure and cabling
 Electronic Signage Data Infrastructure
 Data Center Planning
 Voice Data Cabling Design
 Wireless Applications
 Peer Review Drawings

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Networking and Telecommunications
Through the implementation of many complex, multisite, and multinational large projects, SDT has proven
a high level of expertise in the networking & telecommunication sectors.

Network Cabling Infrastructure

Extensive expertise in design and deployment of structured cabling infrastructure for Voice and Data, as
well as any IP communication: Copper network and fiber networks, inside building and main incomers as
well as Passive Optical Networks (PON) complete solutions.

Telephone Solutions
Extensive in depth knowledge in designing complex telephone solutions like conventional systems, IP
Telephone systems, Hybrid Systems, etc. We can design the most complex convergent multi-application
telephone solution.

Network LAN, WAN and WLAN

Multiple expertise in designing network solutions for LAN, WAN and WLAN with multiple vendors:
Building, campus and metropolitan networks and wireless voice and data networks.

Network Security
Capability in designing and implementing full network security solution from firewalls to intrusion
prevention with all the appliance based security solutions needed for a fully secured LAN, WAN and
WLAN networks.

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UPS and Cooling Systems
We have been in the business of ensuring
power continuity to our clients. We know the
outcome of power breaks and how it can
affect operations, services, clients’ loyalty,
costs and business results.

At SDT we have an extensive

experiencepower & cooling solutions by our
robust team who developed the right
expertise, we can help evaluate our client's
needs, propose the right sized solutions and
implement / improve the critical power &
cooling infrastructure.

Our team expertise covers the implementation

and support of:

 Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

ranging from 400 VA to 4,800 KVA
 Electrical Power Distribution & Control
 Precision Air Conditioning solutions: In-
room, in-rack and in-row options

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Mechanical HVAC Cooling Systems
Our engineers are capable of designing all sorts of cooling solutions for Data Centers. Some of the cooling
systems are below:

 Precision air-conditioning systems regulate temperature and humidity for sensitive technology precisely
to the last degree. In data centers and mobile phone network exchanges, their cost-efficient, continuous
operation reliably ensures the high availability of computer systems.

 Thermal Duct Kits connect to rack enclosures to remove hot air through an overhead duct to the
HVAC/CRAC return air stream.

 Built-in cooling system that can regulate the cabinet temperature as required by the manufacturer.

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Security and Fire Protection
Our security and fire protection professionals apply
their extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in
security technology to every project. No matter what
the environment or size of the project, the SDT
Security and fire protection team supports our clients
through the quality services we offer in an effort to
achieve complete client satisfaction.

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About SDT
SDT international was established in 1991 as an
engineering consultancy company that provides
comprehensive range of services in the
Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Infrastructure,
Environmental and Plumbing design.

For the past 22 years, we have been a

pioneering force in the planning, design and
implementation of development projects in the
Middle East, UK and Australia.

With six offices in six countries, we employ high

caliber specialized engineers capable to apply
innovative approaches to design and deliver
practical and cost effective solutions.

UK . Lebanon . KSA . Qatar . Dubai . Australia

www.sdtconsultant.com
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Appendix A – Our Previous Projects

The Project
Alcatel Australian data centre, consisting of a
total floor space of more than 200 m2, located in
Sydney, New South Wales.
Alcatel data centre service includes:
 Secure and reliable data centre floor
space
 Carrier neutral connectivity
 24 hour facility management
 Infrastructure supported by redundant and
failover systems
 24 x 7 access for authorised personnel
 Diverse internal and external cable
pathways
 24 x 7 onsite security controls
 Remote hands and support hotline staffed
24 x 7 by Site Operators
SERVICES DESIGN TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
Date: 2011-2012
Location: Sydney, Australia
GNOC and Data Center Design
ATCATEL SYDNEY
GNOC DATA CENTER
Our Role
The Building Management Control System
(BMCS) controls & monitors HVAC equipment
throughout the building inclusive of data hall
CRAC units and monitors fire trip alarms,
switchboard multifunction meters, main
switchboard fault and condition statuses and
monitoring of DRUPS units. All BMCS data is
backed up on dual redundant servers utilizing
high fault tolerance and high-availability software
ensuring the local NOC has high visibility of all
operating equipment 24 x 7 x 365 days
The Results
We have completed the project successfully, on
time and within the allocated budget. Our Data
Centre design impressed our Australian and
international client.
 Date: 2013-2014
Location: Doha, Qatar

Data Center Detailed Design

OFFICE MONITORING BUILDING

The Project Services

The office building consists of a ground floor,
mezzanine floor and 3 stories. The building is used
mainly for business occupancy. The building
included a main data centre for communications
and monitoring purposes.
Our Role
The Qatari Authorities are focusing on developing
projects in an efficient way. We worked side by side
with the client using the latest design technologies.
We have dedicated a trained team for this project to
produce an effective data centre design. Our
engineers along with our drafting team were able to
deliver the project to the latest high end standards.
 Electrical Services for Data Centre
 Telecommunications Services for Data
Centre
 Mechanical Services for Data Centre
The Results
In this project we diverse our engineering
experience to maintain a high quality design. We
have also have a proven to track record of timely
project completion, as we were ability to work
effectively.

Our experience specialists went to the next level

with their data centre design due to the client’s
additional requirements for latest design
requirements. On the other hand, we were able to
minimise the projects costs by designing effective
solutions.

SERVICES DESIGN TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

 Client: IDEA
Date: 2007 - 2008
Location: Beirut Central District

Data Centre Design

Lebanese Parliament house

The Project Our Role

The Lebanese Parliament Building was built in Our scope consists of full data centre and
1900. The building has suffered a lot of monitoring for re-design and renovation of the
damages during the Lebanese civil war Parliament Building in addition to the
between the years 1975 to 1982. refurbishment of the Deputies Building.

The Building was restored in 1982 and outfitted
with the present furniture, so it has been
around 28 years since the last restoration of
this building, although some routine
maintenance on its facilities, the Lebanese
Parliament Building has become inappropriate
to receive official delegations or even to hold
international conferences under its wings.
The Lebanese Parliament is composed of two
Basements, ground floor and three upper
floors. The estimated total construction area is
around 6,500 m².
We worked closely with the client to meet their
requirements. We produced designs that can meet
with the latest technologies.
The Results
Our Data Centre design to the parliament building
was a serious approach to the ideal solutions and
most cost effective.
Our Design was recognised as an international
design.

AV, IT and Low Current Design

SERVICES DESIGN TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

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 Date: 2013-2014
Location: Doha, Qatar

DATA CENTRE DESIGN

CONTROL BUILDING

The Project Services

The Control building consists of a simple ground
floor construction that includes a sub data centre.
Our Role
We were hired as the data center design consultant
for this project to help the developer with the
concept design phase, preliminary design phase
and tender design phase. Part of our
responsibilities was to detail design the amenities
and municipal support areas within the project
using the latest international requirements.
 Data Centre Design (General)
 Electrical Services for Data Centers
 Mechanical Services for Data Centers
The Results
We worked closely with the client in a ‘best for
project’ arrangement that ensured a high-quality
organised and sustainable outcome and timely
delivery.

Our experience specialists went to the next level

with their design due to the client’s additional
requirements for latest design requirements. On the
other hand, we were able to minimise the projects
costs by designing effective solutions.

SERVICES DESIGN TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL