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We build a sustainable Data Center

S1 SYSTEMS

DATA CENTER CONCEPT

Building the "next generation" data center facilities...not only a data storage space, but also an AI and Cloud platform for dealing massive LLM and DLT workloads...

 

Data centers play a crucial role in our digital world, housing critical applications and data. Modern data centers rely on powerful GPUs for AI, high-performance computing.

The demand for “next-generation” data center facilities shows an explosive growth around the world, driven by Large Language Model (LLM) and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) applications.

The requirements for LLM and DLT workloads cannot be currently handled by conventional data centers due to their limited capability to deal with excessive heat generated by massive arrays of GPUs.

Despite the explosive growth in demand and the aggressive financial backing by institutional investors/private equities, the supply of next generation data center capacity has been hampered by the shortage of electrical power, the difficulty in securing ready-to-develop premises, and the challenges in collaborating with a very limited pool of solution providers.

While addressing these above-mentioned constraints, S1 SYSTEMS is designing the currently most advanced data center in Switzerland, respectively in Europe. Our Tier 5 equivalent data center concept aims to make our data center not only “fault tolerant”, but fault sustainable in design, implementation, and operation, while focusing performance and efficiency, energy savings and energy sources from renewable energies or CO2 neutral energies.

 

 

For more information, please contact us:

Email: admin@ss1.ch

Address:

S1 SYSTEMS

Ch. des Cerisiers 27

1462 Yvonand

Switzerland

 

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Tier 5 Data Center Differentiation (ref. Switch.com)

 

TIER IV

TIER 5

Not Required

Both A & B power stays online during 90% of site maintenance

Not Required

Stored energy system configured in an N+1

Not Required

The stored energy system has a permanently installed monitor

Not Required

Critical distribution path equipped with features to provide circuit monitoring from UPS to power panel branch circuits.

Not Required

Multiple stations at three separate, fully functional, locations control and monitor facility for standby generation power

Not Required

Multiple stations within the electrical backbone for switchgear control and monitoring at three separate locations, each station being fully functional

Fault tolerant standby power generation

Fault tolerant standby power generation

Fault tolerant critical power path

Fault tolerant critical power path

Fault tolerant station standby power path and switchgear

Fault tolerant standby power path and switchgear

Fault tolerant UPS

Fault tolerant UPS

Fault tolerant power paths from power sources to UPS input and mechanical loads

Fault tolerant power paths from power sources to UPS input and mechanical loads

Fault tolerant power sources for ancillary building systems

Fault tolerant power sources for ancillary building systems

12 hour fault tolerant standby power

100 hour fault tolerant standby power

Dual, diverse power path

Dual, diverse power path

Tie circuit breaker separation ensures maintaining one does not expose personnel to energized parts on the other

Tie circuit breaker separation ensures maintaining one does not expose personnel to energized parts on the other

Each compartment contains no more than the number of redundant capacity components

Each compartment contains no more than the number of redundant capacity components

Capacity at ASHRAE N=20 dry bulb, maximum wet bulb and altitude

Capacity at ASHRAE N=20 dry bulb,  maximum wet bulb and altitude

Standby power has a continuous or unlimited runtime rating

Standby power has a continuous or unlimited runtime rating

UPS has sufficient stored energy capacity to sustain continuous availability until alternative energy source supports site operations

UPS has sufficient stored energy capacity to sustain continuous availability until alternative energy source supports site operations

UPS and switchgear is compartmentalized

UPS and switchgear is compartmentalized

Distribution circuit breaker separation prevents personnel exposure to energized parts during maintenance

Distribution circuit breaker separation prevents personnel exposure to energized parts during maintenance

COOLING SYSTEMS

TIER IV

TIER 5

Not Required

Data center can run forever without water

Not Required

Outside air pollutant detection and protective response capable

Continuous cooling solution

Continuous cooling solution

Physically diverse critical distribution pathways to the data floor

Fault tolerant critical equipment and critical distribution paths for each system

12 hours of fault tolerant on-site and redundant makeup water capacity

12 hours of fault tolerant on-site and redundant makeup water capacity

Meets ASHRAE high and low temperature requirements

Meets ASHRAE high and low temperature requirements

Capacity at ASHRAE N=20 dry bulb and maximum wet bulb

Capacity at ASHRAE N=20 dry bulb and extreme maximum wet bulb

Each compartment contains no more than the number of redundant capacity components

Each compartment contains no more than the number of redundant capacity components

If chilled water technology is used, the chiller capacity is calculated at ASHRAE maximum wet bulb temperature

If chilled water technology is used, the chiller capacity is calculated at ASHRAE maximum wet bulb temperature

Automatic leak detection and automatic leak mitigation for all piping and CRAHs

Automatic leak detection and automatic leak mitigation for all piping and CRAHs

CARRIER SERVICES

TIER IV

TIER 5

Not Required

10 on-net carriers available to all customers

Not Required

6 facility entry vaults from at least two pathways

Not Required

D/DoS mitigation services made available to customers

PHYSICAL SECURITY

TIER IV

TIER 5

Not Required

Each server rack is securable

Not Required

Access to critical asset systems and networks such as HVAC/Power/Network/Security are securable

Not Required

Monitored, motion activated, video surveillance of service spaces and entrances at 15 images per second and retained for at least 90 days

Not Required

Each compartmentalized cage/room on the data center floor is independently securable

Not Required

The facility within the premises has photo ID badged entry access control which records access times/dates/user for 180 days

Not Required

The facility exterior walls are windowless and made of concrete or a similarly non-flammable, non-penetrable walls

Not Required

Exterior doors are reinforced (e.g. steel stiffened) in a steel frame which is fully grout filled and if unmanned without visible hinges

Not Required

The premises has at least a minimum 7' with 18" perimeter fence with a 3 strand barbed wire topper, or similar piking, at 45 degree angle away from the premises that is not minimized by vehicle or pedestrian access

Not Required

The facility has man trap access control  at all entrances

Not Required

Access control authenticates each badge holder by PIN/biometric/Two Person Integrity

Not Required

Security operations employs the most stringent physical security enforcement tools allowable by law

Not Required

No flammable material is permitted on the data floor

Not Required

Auditing standards required for the logical data housed are met

Not Required

Access Control Program regulates access to operational zones

Not Required

The premises can maintain shelter in place security operations for 100 hours

Not Required

The security team conducts at least semi-annual security threat assessments in accordance with the facility's established quantitative and qualitative threat assessment methods.

Not Required

No high-risk neighboring facilities (e.g. highly flammable, explosive, HAZMAT, or nuclear risks)

WATER PROTECTION

TIER IV

TIER 5

Not Required

Independently repairable/replaceable dual roof system

Not Required

Located outside a 100-year flood plain

Not Required

All cooling water outside the building shell (i.e. no water permitted on or above data center floor)

Not Required

Representation and warranty letter signed by officer of the company guaranteeing service levels

POWER SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFICIENCY

TIER IV

TIER 5

Not Required

100% renewably powered

Not Required

Powered by local, new, renewable projects

Not Required

Seasoned sector 12 month PUE trailing average of less than 1.3

 

 

 

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