Adding rows to a room
- Click the Generate Rows icon in the room design toolbar and follow the instructions in the Generate Rows wizard to get a quick standard row layout from which to start.
- Or drag and drop individual rows from the Genomes pane into the layout and flip or resize as needed to get a customized row layout.
Adding other elements to a room
Adding room fixtures such as gaps and block, inner walls, cages, doors and windows allows you to create a more accurate model of the data center, making it easy to navigate the room.
- Click the Genome Library icon and double-click Room Fixture to add the folder and elements to the Genomes pane.
- Drag the element icons from the Genomes pane into position in the room layout.
- Right-click an element in the layout and select Properties to edit e.g. name, size, or type properties, or use the icons in the room design toolbar for editing.
Gaps and blocks
Gaps and blocks represent areas in the room layout in which equipment cannot be placed.
A gap is a section over which cables and cooling lines can be routed (such as a walkway or ramp).
A block is a section over which cables and cooling lines cannot be routed (such as a support column).
Walls and cages
Inner walls are represented as solid, mesh, or glass. You can copy properties from one wall to another or set a default wall type to be applied to all new walls.
Doors
Doors are represented as slide or swing doors. Swing doors are color-coded in the layout based on security type.
Door Type | Color |
---|---|
No lock |
Gray |
Biometric | Purple |
Card | Blue |
Key | Orange |