Maintenance ChecklistInformation Technology
Data Center Maintenance Checklist Template
Ensure maximum uptime and reliability with our comprehensive data center maintenance checklist. Prevent costly outages, maintain critical infrastructure, and optimize facility performance.
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Overview
Data center facilities require meticulous maintenance to ensure continuous operation of critical IT infrastructure. This comprehensive checklist covers power systems, cooling infrastructure, fire suppression, physical security, and environmental monitoring. Proper maintenance prevents costly downtime and protects valuable equipment.
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Complete Checklist
Power Systems
- Test UPS systems and battery backup
- Check UPS battery condition and runtime
- Inspect PDU connections and load balancing
- Test generator start sequence and transfer
- Check generator fuel levels and quality
- Inspect automatic transfer switches (ATS)
- Verify proper grounding throughout facility
- Check surge protection devices
- Review power monitoring system alerts
- Test emergency power off (EPO) systems
Cooling Systems
- Check CRAC/CRAH unit operation and temperatures
- Inspect chiller performance and efficiency
- Verify proper hot/cold aisle containment
- Check raised floor tile placement and sealing
- Inspect cooling tower water treatment
- Monitor humidity levels throughout facility
- Check refrigerant levels and look for leaks
- Clean air filters and replace as needed
- Verify proper airflow patterns
- Test redundant cooling switchover
Fire Suppression
- Inspect fire detection sensors and coverage
- Check fire suppression agent levels
- Test smoke detection system response
- Verify fire panel communication
- Inspect suppression system piping
- Check fire extinguisher locations and dates
- Test emergency lighting and exit signs
- Verify fire department notification system
- Review fire drill procedures and schedule
- Check fire damper operation
Physical Security
- Test access control systems and badges
- Verify camera coverage and recording
- Check biometric readers for proper operation
- Inspect mantrap and security vestibule
- Review access logs for anomalies
- Test intrusion detection sensors
- Verify secure disposal procedures
- Check visitor management system
- Inspect perimeter security measures
- Test security alarm notification
Environmental Monitoring
- Verify temperature sensors are calibrated
- Check humidity sensors throughout facility
- Test water leak detection systems
- Verify DCIM system accuracy
- Check environmental alert thresholds
- Test notification escalation procedures
- Review historical environmental data
- Calibrate power monitoring equipment
- Check airflow sensors in hot/cold aisles
- Verify remote monitoring connectivity
Infrastructure and Cabling
- Inspect cable management and organization
- Check fiber optic connections and cleanliness
- Verify proper cable labeling
- Inspect raised floor structural integrity
- Check ceiling and overhead cable trays
- Verify proper bend radius on all cables
- Inspect patch panels and documentation
- Check for abandoned cables and remove
- Verify cable pathway fire stopping
- Update cable documentation as needed
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