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in Title. Data Center Consolidation @ Illinois. EITC 2011 October 3, 2011. Timeline. Pre-June 2008 : Build Big Data Centers Discussions June 2008 : Council of Deans retreat identifies as an issue Dec. 2008 through Nov. 2009 : Committee formed to study in depth

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  1. in Title Data Center Consolidation @ Illinois EITC 2011 October 3, 2011

  2. Timeline • Pre-June 2008: Build Big Data Centers Discussions • June 2008: Council of Deans retreat identifies as an issue • Dec. 2008 through Nov. 2009: Committee formed to study in depth • Nov. 4, 2009: Recommendations presented to Council of Deans • March/April 2010: Executive Governance Committee for Data Center Consolidation officially charged by Provost • Spring 2010: Campus and System cost savings committees both recommend data center consolidation • September 2010: Exec. Gov. Cmte. charges Data Center Operations Committee

  3. Executive Governance Committee for Data Center Consolidation - Charge • Demonstrate significant server room & data center consolidation • Reduce the recurring cost of campus data center & server rooms • Maximize the use of existing resources and facilities for data center space requirements

  4. 2009 Data Center Statistics – Footage by Facility Type

  5. 2009 Data Center Statistics – Room Count by Facility Type

  6. 2009 Data Center Statistics – Room Size Distribution

  7. Executive Governance Committee for Data Center Consolidation – FY11 Deliverables • Identify and formalize decision making roles, responsibilities and authority • FY12 estimates for one-time investments in facility upgrades • Estimate for on-going operational expenses • Strategy for sustainable funding

  8. Data Center Operations Committee • Focus on Four Areas: • Communication • Functional Requirements • Best Practices • Operational Responsibilities • Operate Shared Data Center Service Facilities

  9. Shared Data Center Service Facilities

  10. Fee Model

  11. Basic Hosting Services • Included Components • Rack space & assistance with overall installation of hardware • Utilities (power, cooling, networking) • Ethernet connections at 1Gb/s • For clusters only for storage/head nodes • Mid-Tier or Research Data Center Space • Non-redundant power source • Conditioned power and battery backup (UPS)* • Notification or infrastructure events • Physical access during business hours • Requirements to Use Space • Documented Equipment Replacement Plan • Server Class and fit into 19 or 23 inch rack

  12. Progress Report • Recurring funding secured • Multiple units moved into shared space • Academic and administrative units • Campus Cluster (first tenant) • Over 20 additional units lined up to move in • Initial moves were delayed until funding was finalized • Updated inventory in progress • More discussions forthcoming about HA needs for BC/DR

  13. Discussion Time Questions? Comments?

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