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34 I ICT TODAY The cabinet design must also include a calculation to determine the seismic load of the rack. Racks specifi- cally designed for seismic applications have heavily braced frames to resist side-to-side, front-back, and up-down motion. Reputable manufacturers load-test these racks on a shaker test table that simulates a seismic event to demonstrate rack performance and verify their load claim. The rack has to survive the test with no structural damage. Several standard shaker tests are available, but traditionally, rack manufacturers use the Telcordia Technologies GR-63-CORE, Section 4.4 test for rack and rack-mount equipment. It is important to note that these designs are more expensive than non-seismic racks, but they generally have higher load ratings and can be filled with equip- ment, whereas with non-seismic racks, multiple racks are needed to hold the same amount of equipment. For comprehensive design and installation infor- mation discussed, including seismic and other racks, cabinet airflow and cabling, multi-site data centers, DCIM, power distribution, and much more, consult ANSI/BICSI 002-2019, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices. This BICSI International Standard covers all major systems found within a data center. READY FOR THE DATA ECONOMY As the data economy evolves, new concerns also arise. Data centers will inevitably have to accommodate more changes. The simplest way to be prepared for these future demands is to ensure that the backbone of the infrastructure is strong, reliable, and flexible. A sturdy, feature-rich and future-ready data center cabinet that is pre-integrated with intelligent power and airflow and cable management will go a long way toward giving customers the performance and peace of mind they value, even as site requirements change. Energy efficiency is still king. While passive cooling is not a new concept, there is still the misconception that it is too complicated or expensive to deploy. In fact, addressing airflow containment at the cabinet or facility level should be viewed more aptly as the low-hanging fruit that it is, especially when considering its dramatic, positive impact on the bottom line. Visit bicsi.org/rcdd for details. UPDATED! BICSI'S FLAGSHIP RCDD ® PROGRAM FOR ICT DESIGNERS Begin your journey to elite BICSI RCDD certification.