Data Center Success Story
Successful KRITIS Implementation Plan
Background
A Federal GmbH faced the challenging task of designing and implementing a highly available supply infrastructure for a new data center and a KRITIS (Critical Infrastructures) communication infrastructure.
What is KRITIS? Critical infrastructures (KRITIS) are organizations and facilities that are of significant importance to the state community, where their failure or impairment would lead to sustainable supply shortages, significant disruptions to public safety, or other dramatic consequences.
Assignment
b-unity was commissioned to provide comprehensive consulting and planning support in the following areas:
Risk Analysis Developing a detailed plan for the establishment and operation of the supply infrastructure.
Conceptualization and Implementation Supporting during the construction phase to ensure that all systems are correctly installed and commissioned.
Construction Support Ensuring and consulting for the smooth operation of processes in terms of high availability.
Operational Support Die Sicherstellung und Beratung zum reibungslosen Betrieb der Prozesse im Sinne der Hochverfügbarkeit.
Security Technology Implementing intrusion detection systems, fire alarm systems, access controls, and video surveillance solutions according to BSI and VdS requirements.
Smart Building Functions Integrating modern building technologies to enhance energy efficiency.
Confidentiality and Sabotage Protection Planning and implementing measures to protect sensitive technology, operational, and office spaces.
Inspections and Tests Supporting official approvals and expert inspections.
Tendering and Operational Handbook Supporting the tendering of operational and maintenance services and creating a site operational handbook.
Challenges
Critical infrastructures (KRITIS) must meet the highest safety standards and ensure operations even under extreme conditions.
- The solution required a highly available A/B power supply with a backup power system and uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
- Modern climate and cooling technology with high availability.
- Comprehensive security technology according to EN50600 and BSI specifications.
- Protection zones and a sabotage protection concept for the structural implementation were also very important.
Approach
Conceptualization and Planning Our experts initially developed a comprehensive concept that covered all aspects of the required infrastructure. This included planning the A/B power supply, climate and cooling technology, and the necessary security technology. Special attention was paid to compliance with the underlying EN50600 and BSI requirements.
Implementation of Smart Building Functions By utilizing KNX, BACnet, Modbus, and an S7 integration, we were able to implement efficient building automation. This enabled optimized control and monitoring of all relevant systems and significantly contributed to energy savings.
Security Measures The protection of the data center and the KRITIS communication infrastructure against unauthorized access and sabotage had to be guaranteed without fail. Therefore, our developed and implemented security concept includes intrusion detection systems, fire alarm systems, access controls, and video surveillance solutions to meet these requirements.
System Integration and Monitoring All technical systems were integrated into a central B-CON CS management and control system. This ensured centralized monitoring and control of the entire supply infrastructure. Additionally, a BSI-compliant network for building automation and monitoring of critical infrastructure was established.
Inspections and Expert Reviews Our successful support in all necessary inspections and expert reviews by our experts ensured compliance with all legal and technical requirements.
Tendering and Operational Handbook We supported the Federal GmbH in the tendering of operational and maintenance services to an external facility management provider. In addition, we created a comprehensive site operational handbook that documents all relevant information and processes for the operation of the infrastructure.
Result
Through our comprehensive consulting and planning support, the Federal GmbH successfully realized a highly available and secure supply infrastructure for the new data center and the KRITIS communication infrastructure. The implemented solutions ensure energy-efficient and reliable operation while adhering to the highest safety standards. Our commitment and expertise have significantly contributed to the successful completion of this challenging project.
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Free Initial Consultation"I am very pleased and had a lot of fun supporting our client, who gained initial experience in building their own critical infrastructures in this project, as a provider of know-how and experience, in the holistic consideration of the site."
Sebastian Mitscherlich Consultant Data Center Infrastructure & Building Automation
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