Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Data Center Renovation at Dunham Hall
Edwardsville, IL
Completed 2015
Prime Contract with Illinois Capital Development Board
Wissehr made improvements in order to modernize the aging campus data center infrastructure. The work was carefully scheduled, coordinated, and phased with University officials to minimize disruption to the campus network. Electrical work included upgrade of the 480 volt electrical distribution system, replacement of the existing Liebert UPS system with an APC Symmetra PX 125KW scalable and hot-swappable 480 volt 3-phase UPS system, installation of two – 20 rack APC Netshelter hot-aisle containment systems complete with InRow cooling units, smart PDU power supplies and an overhead Powerbus busway power distribution system. The data center fire alarm and suppression system was upgraded with a FM-200 agent and a new analog addressable detection and notification system for the room, raised-floor, and the hot-aisle containment areas. The room ceiling was replaced and new LED lighting was installed. Wissehr was also responsible for other upgrades such a wall partition modifications, painting, chilled water mechanical piping, upgrade of existing chillers, plumbing, HVAC, and other work.