Experience

Data Centers and Emergency Operation Centers

Midlands Data Center

Papillion, NE

Morrissey Engineering was retained by CoSentry and Alegent Health to develop a TIA 942 Tier 4 data center design for their collocation facility joint venture in Papillion, Neb.

Services Provided

  • Mechanical, electrical, and technology design
  • Existing building commissioning
  • LEED consulting

Design Features

  • Four raised floor data center suites; expandable to eight suites
  • F-5 FEMA design guidelines with 250 mph wind resistance
  • 250 LB/SF floor loading capacity
  • Gaseous fire protection for data center suites, electrical and telecommunications rooms
  • 24-hour guard station with bullet resistant features
  • HIPAA, GLBA and Sarbanes Oxley data access restrictions
  • SAS 70 Type II certified
  • PCIDSS v1.2 compliant
  • PCI certification pending May 2010
  • NIST compliance pending June 2010
  • 750KVA dedicated UPS systems for each suite along with 2250KVA multi-module catcher bus UPS system for back-up
  • Redundant power company circuits and automatic throw over (ATO)
  • 6.5MW diesel engine backup generation system with paralleling controls and export capability; expandable to 13MW
  • EPA certified generators with fuel polishing systems
  • High efficiency N+1 chilled water system with water side economizer (free cooling)

Project

New construction

Square Footage

  • 46,000 SF raised floor - expandable to 92,000 SF
  • 13,000 SF office space

Budget

$26 million

Completion Date

December 2009

Architect

Altus Architectural Studios