Data Center Supply

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The supply system in data centers follows a unified control flow pattern of “Change → Distribute → Block”. This pattern is consistently applied across all core infrastructure elements (Traffic, Power, and Cooling). Let’s examine each stage and its applications:

1. Change Stage

• Transforms incoming resources into forms suitable for the system
• Traffic: Protocol/bandwidth conversion through routers
• Power: Voltage/current conversion through transformers/UPS
• Cooling: Temperature conversion through chillers/heat exchangers

2. Distribute Stage

• Efficiently distributes converted resources where needed
• Traffic: Network load distribution through switches and load balancers
• Power: Power distribution through distribution boards and bus ducts
• Cooling: Cooling air/water distribution through ducts/piping/dampers

3. Block Stage

• Ensures system protection and security
• Traffic: Security threat prevention through firewalls/IPS/IDS
• Power: Overload protection through circuit breakers and fuses
• Cooling: Backflow prevention through shutoff valves and dampers

Benefits of this unified approach:

1. Ensures consistency in system design
2. Increases operational management efficiency
3. Enables quick problem identification
4. Improves scalability and maintenance

Detailed breakdown by domain:

Traffic Management

• Change: Router gateways (Protocol/Bandwidth)
• Distribute: Switch/L2/L3, Load Balancer
• Block: Firewall, IPS/IDS, ACL Switch

Power Management

• Change: Transformer, UPS (Voltage/Current/AC-DC)
• Distribute: Distribution boards/bus ducts
• Block: Circuit breakers (MCCB/ACB), ELB, Fuses

Cooling Management

• Change: Chillers/Heat exchangers (Water→Air)
• Distribute: Ducts/Piping/Dampers
• Block: Backflow prevention/isolation/fire dampers, shutoff valves

This structure enables systematic and efficient operation of complex data center infrastructure by managing the three critical supply elements (Traffic, Power, Cooling) within the same framework. Each component plays a specific role in ensuring the reliable and secure operation of the data center, while maintaining consistency across different systems.