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ANSI/BICSI 009-2024, Data Center Operations and Maintenance Best Practices, 2024
- Table of Contents
- Index of Figures
- 1 Introduction [Go to Page]
- 1.1 General
- 1.2 Purpose [Go to Page]
- 1.2.1 ICT Operations
- 1.2.2 Facilities Operations
- 1.2.3 Data Center Management
- 1.3 Impact of Redundancy on Operations and Maintenance Procedures [Go to Page]
- 1.3.1 Standard Operating Procedures
- 1.3.2 Maintenance Operating Procedures
- 1.3.3 Emergency Operating Procedures
- 1.4 Categories of Criteria
- 2 Scope
- 3 Required Standards and Documents
- 4 Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Units of Measurement [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Definitions
- 4.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations
- 4.3 Units of Measurement
- 5 Governance and Assessment [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Introduction [Go to Page]
- 5.1.1 Public Governance
- 5.1.2 Private Governance
- 5.2 Compliance [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1 Documentation
- 5.3 Voluntary Assessment Programs [Go to Page]
- 5.3.1 Overview
- 5.4 Types of Assessments [Go to Page]
- 5.4.1 Introduction
- 5.4.2 Risk Assessment
- 5.4.3 Data Center Operations and Maintenance Assessment
- 5.4.4 Security Assessment
- 6 Standard Operating Procedures [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 BICSI Class Definition and Standard Operating Procedures
- 6.3 ICT Cutovers, Technology Refresh and Migration [Go to Page]
- 6.3.1 Cutovers
- 6.3.2 Change Control Process
- 6.4 Work Orders [Go to Page]
- 6.4.1 Introduction
- 6.4.2 Data Center Installation Work Order
- 6.4.3 Example of a Data Center Work Order Process for ITE
- 6.5 Work Safety [Go to Page]
- 6.5.1 Scope
- 6.5.2 Work Safety Planning
- 6.5.3 Safety Meetings and Annual Security Briefings
- 6.5.4 Emergencies
- 6.5.5 Electrical Safety
- Figure 6-1 Example of a LOTO Electrical Safety Form
- Figure 6-2 Example of a LOTO Justification Form
- 6.5.6 Mechanical Safety
- 6.5.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 6.5.8 Workplace Safety Training
- Figure 6-3 Example LOTO Custody of Equipment Flow Chart
- 6.5.9 Accident Reporting
- Figure 6-4 Example of an Accident / Incident Reporting Form
- 6.6 Storage, Staging, and Related Tasks [Go to Page]
- 6.6.1 Storage
- 6.6.2 Staging
- 6.6.3 Manufacturer Testing
- 6.6.4 End User Burn-In
- 6.7 Interface with Data Center Users [Go to Page]
- 6.7.1 Data Center Service
- 6.7.2 Communications
- 6.7.3 Facility Service Levels
- 6.7.4 Facility Reports
- 6.7.5 Periodic Meetings
- 6.7.6 External Personnel Access
- 6.8 Equipment Delivery and Shipments [Go to Page]
- 6.8.1 Inventory Control
- 6.8.2 Procurement Processes
- 6.8.3 Shipping Considerations
- 6.8.4 Receiving Materials
- 6.8.5 Handling Hazardous Materials
- 7 Security [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Risk and Threat Assessment [Go to Page]
- Figure 7-1 Security Measures
- 7.3 Regulatory and Insurance Considerations [Go to Page]
- 7.3.1 Introduction
- 7.3.2 Regulations or Laws Affecting Security
- 7.4 Data Center Security Plan [Go to Page]
- 7.4.1 Introduction
- 7.4.2 General Recommendations
- 7.4.3 Physical Security Plan
- 7.4.4 Network/IT Security Plan
- 7.5 Physical Security Systems [Go to Page]
- 7.5.1 Access Control
- Figure 7-2 Levels of Access Control
- 7.5.2 Badging and Identification
- 7.5.3 Signage and Display Policy and Procedures
- 7.5.4 Fire Prevention, Detection and Suppression
- Figure 7-3 Example of a Visually Distinctive Expired Badge
- 7.5.5 Video Surveillance
- 7.5.6 Monitoring and Alarms
- 7.6 Material Control and Loss Prevention [Go to Page]
- 7.6.1 Introduction
- 7.6.2 Recommendations
- 7.6.3 Classification and Confidentiality of Sensitive Resources
- 7.6.4 Hazardous Material Storage
- 7.6.5 Disposal of Media and Printed Material
- 7.6.6 Theft
- 7.7 Data Center Personnel [Go to Page]
- 7.7.1 Introduction
- 7.7.2 Hiring of Personnel
- 7.7.3 Reporting
- 7.7.4 Terminations of Personnel
- 7.8 Building Site [Go to Page]
- 7.8.1 Site Access and Egress
- 7.8.2 Security Guards
- 7.8.3 Office Areas
- 7.9 Physical Security Assessments
- 7.10 Computer Room and Critical Facility Areas Special Considerations [Go to Page]
- 7.10.1 Requirements
- 7.10.2 Recommendations
- 7.11 Network/IT Security Policy and Procedures [Go to Page]
- 7.11.1 Introduction
- 7.11.2 Passwords
- 7.11.3 Consequences of Attacks
- 7.12 Event Response [Go to Page]
- 7.12.1 Physical Security
- 7.12.2 Network/IT Security Event Response
- 7.12.3 Postmortem Processes and Policies
- 8 Maintenance Operating Procedures [Go to Page]
- 8.1 Introduction [Go to Page]
- 8.1.1 BICSI Class Definition and Maintenance Procedures
- 8.1.2 Maintenance Activities and Risk
- Figure 8-1 Risk During Normal vs Maintenance Modes
- 8.2 Maintenance Document Library [Go to Page]
- 8.2.1 Introduction
- 8.2.2 Documentation
- 8.2.3 Maintenance Record Keeping
- 8.3 Maintenance Management [Go to Page]
- 8.3.1 Introduction
- 8.3.2 Maintenance Types
- Figure 8-2 Example of Measurements Points for Vibrational Testing
- 8.4 Equipment Maintenance Plan [Go to Page]
- 8.4.1 Introduction
- 8.4.2 Requirements
- 8.4.3 Recommendations
- 8.4.4 Format
- 8.5 Maintenance Contracts [Go to Page]
- 8.5.1 Introduction
- 8.5.2 Requirements
- 8.5.3 Recommendations
- 8.5.4 Maintenance Specification
- 8.6 Routine Patrols and Inspections
- 8.7 Electrical Systems [Go to Page]
- 8.7.1 Introduction
- 8.7.2 Requirements
- 8.7.3 General Recommendations
- 8.7.4 Grounding and Lightning Protection
- 8.7.5 Utility Input Switchgear
- 8.7.6 Distribution Systems
- 8.7.7 Mechanical Equipment Power Supply
- 8.7.8 Control Systems
- 8.7.9 Transfer Switches
- 8.7.10 UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply)
- 8.7.11 Backup and Emergency Power Systems
- 8.8 ITE Moves, Adds and Changes [Go to Page]
- 8.8.1 Equipment Maintenance Outages
- 8.9 Cooling Systems [Go to Page]
- 8.9.1 Introduction
- 8.9.2 Preventive Maintenance Program
- 8.9.3 Maintenance and Replacement of Components
- 8.10 Computer Room Airflow [Go to Page]
- 8.10.1 Introduction
- 8.10.2 Blanking Panels
- 8.10.3 Rail Blanking
- 8.10.4 Cable Access Holes
- 8.10.5 External Containment Functionality
- 8.10.6 Cable Hygiene
- 8.10.7 Access Floor System Maintenance
- 8.10.8 Floor Tile Placement
- 8.10.9 Room Sensors
- 8.10.10 Recommendations
- 8.11 Cabling Systems Maintenance [Go to Page]
- 8.11.1 Introduction
- 8.11.2 Recommendations
- 8.12 Building Systems [Go to Page]
- 8.12.1 Fire Detection, Suppression and Notification
- 8.12.2 Monitoring and Management Systems
- 8.12.3 Physical Security and Access Control
- 8.13 Other Computer Room Maintenance Activities
- 8.14 Spare Parts and Consumables [Go to Page]
- 8.14.1 Consideration
- 8.14.2 Management of Spare Parts
- 8.15 IT Network and Telecommunication Systems
- 9 Emergency Operating Procedures [Go to Page]
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Response Documentation
- 9.3 Internal Data Center Events [Go to Page]
- 9.3.1 Equipment Failures
- 9.3.2 Critical Services Failures
- 9.3.3 Operational Troubles
- 9.4 Onsite Events [Go to Page]
- 9.4.1 Initial Event Response
- 9.4.2 Upon Event Resolution
- 9.5 Offsite Events [Go to Page]
- 9.5.1 Initial Event Response
- 9.5.2 Upon Event Resolution
- 9.6 Emergency Response to Natural Disasters [Go to Page]
- 9.6.1 Initial Response
- 9.6.2 Upon Restoration of Services
- 9.7 Emergency Response to Physical Security Breach
- 9.8 Emergency Response to Personal Injury [Go to Page]
- 9.8.1 Initial Event Response
- 9.9 Disaster Recovery [Go to Page]
- 9.9.1 Introduction
- 9.9.2 Disaster Recovery Plan
- 9.9.3 IT Department
- 9.9.4 Disaster Recovery Preparations
- 9.9.5 Testing and Revision of Disaster Recovery Plans
- 9.9.6 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives
- 10 Management [Go to Page]
- 10.1 Operations Management Overview [Go to Page]
- 10.1.1 Service Operations
- 10.1.2 Service Desk
- 10.1.3 IT Service Management (ITSM)
- 10.1.4 IT Operations Management
- 10.1.5 Technical Management
- 10.1.6 Application Management
- 10.1.7 IT Security Management
- 10.1.8 Facility Operations Management
- 10.2 Operation Management Tools [Go to Page]
- 10.2.1 Overview
- 10.2.2 DCIM System
- Figure 10-1 DCIM System Outline Configuration
- 10.2.3 Infrastructure Asset Management
- 10.2.4 Configuration Management Data Base
- Figure 10-2 Configuration Management Data Base (CMDB) Model
- 10.2.5 Building Management Systems (BMS)
- 10.2.6 Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM) Systems
- 10.3 Operational Management Modules [Go to Page]
- 10.3.1 Introduction
- 10.3.2 Asset Management Module
- 10.3.3 Network Discovery Module
- 10.3.4 Connectivity Management Module
- 10.3.5 Power Management Module
- 10.3.6 Capacity Planning Module
- 10.3.7 Dashboard Module
- 10.3.8 Workflow Module
- 10.4 Service Provider Management [Go to Page]
- 10.4.1 Introduction
- 10.4.2 Cloud Service Models
- Figure 10-3 Data Center Ownership Models
- 10.4.3 Cloud Installation Models
- 10.4.4 Cloud Considerations
- 10.5 Metrics and Measurement [Go to Page]
- 10.5.1 Introduction
- Figure 10-4 Data Center Metrics
- 10.6 Change Management [Go to Page]
- 10.6.1 Introduction
- 10.6.2 Types of Changes in a Data Center
- 10.6.3 Change Management Process
- 10.6.4 Change Review
- 10.7 IT System Security [Go to Page]
- 10.7.1 Hardware Security Technologies
- 10.7.2 Firmware Security Technologies
- 10.7.3 Virtualization Security Technologies
- 10.7.4 Other Security Technologies
- 10.8 Operations Organizational Structure
- 10.9 Training [Go to Page]
- 10.9.1 Facility Operations Personnel
- Appendix A Alternate Means of Disconnect for EPOs (Informative) [Go to Page]
- A.1 Introduction
- A.2 NFPA 70, Article 645
- A.3 Alternate Means of Disconnect (AMD) Description [Go to Page]
- Figure A-1 Typical AMD Panel
- Figure A-2 Typical “Field Disconnect Switch”
- A.4 Map of the Alternate Means of Disconnect Activation Panels
- Appendix B Related Documents (Informative) [Go to Page]