Data Center & Virtualization Project
Design and Implementation of the Data Center and Virtualization Infrastructure for Shahid Mohammad Montazeri Power Plant
Project Overview
The project for designing and implementing the data center and virtualization infrastructure of Shahid Mohammad Montazeri Power Plant was carried out with the goal of creating a stable, secure, and scalable platform for the organization’s IT services.
This project included the design and implementation of the data center’s physical infrastructure, the supply of processing and storage equipment, network infrastructure development, deployment of the virtualization platform, installation and configuration of security equipment, and complete operational training for the plant’s technical staff.
Given the critical importance of IT service stability in power generation industries, all equipment and implementation solutions were designed and executed in accordance with data center standards — ensuring increased reliability while allowing for future infrastructure expansion.
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Design and Implementation of Data Center Infrastructure
In the first phase of the project, the power plant’s physical data center infrastructure was designed and implemented. This phase included the complete execution of the communications infrastructure, structured cabling, and preparation of equipment racks, carried out in accordance with data center standards and the plant’s 24-hour operational requirements.
Standard network cabling
Network termination
Keystone jack installation
Patch panel installation and arrangement
In-rack cable arrangement and management
Rack-mount equipment installation
Equipment labeling and documentation
Standard cable management implementation
Preparation for future data center expansion
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Supply of Enterprise Servers
To build a powerful processing infrastructure, next-generation HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 enterprise servers were supplied for the plant’s data center. These servers were used to host virtual machines, organizational services, operational systems, and mission-critical software for the power plant.
Increased processing power
Easy scalability
High availability (HA)
Full virtualization capability
Reduced maintenance costs
3
Supply of Enterprise Storage System
To create centralized storage capacity, Dell EMC Unity 380 enterprise storage equipment was supplied and deployed for the plant’s data center. This storage system serves as the central repository for virtual machine data, files, databases, and organizational services.
Very high speed
Snapshot capability
Replication
Advanced RAID
Capacity scalability
Centralized data management
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Implementation of the Virtualization Platform
One of the most important parts of the project was the design and implementation of the data center’s virtualization infrastructure. In this phase, all of the plant’s required services were deployed on the virtual platform, enabling simpler management, increased availability, and optimal use of hardware resources.
Reduced number of physical servers
Increased resource efficiency
Increased reliability
Simplified management
Rapid service scalability
Improved backup and disaster recovery
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Supply of Network and Security Equipment
To build a stable and secure network, Cisco enterprise networking and information security equipment — including enterprise switches, routing equipment, network communication devices, and firewalls — was supplied and installed for the plant’s data center. This equipment is responsible for protecting the network infrastructure, controlling traffic, and enhancing information security.
Cisco enterprise switches
Routing equipment
Cisco Firewall
User access management
VLAN segmentation
Security policy enforcement
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Installation, Deployment, and Training
Following the supply of equipment, all installation and deployment steps were carried out by technical specialists, concluding with complete training for the plant’s technical staff and the transfer of technical knowledge to the operating team.
Complete data center equipment installation
Network equipment installation
Server installation
Storage installation
Equipment configuration
Performance testing
Final project handover
Complete staff training
Technical knowledge transfer
Summary of Supplied Items and Equipment
Processing Equipment
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server
Storage Equipment
Dell EMC Unity 380 Storage
Network Equipment
Cisco enterprise switches
Cisco routing equipment
Patch panels
Network rack
Network cabling
Keystone jacks
Structured cabling
Cable management equipment
Security Equipment
Cisco Firewall
Execution Services
Data center design
Network infrastructure implementation
Rack arrangement
Structured cabling
Equipment installation
Complete deployment
Server virtualization
Client training
Project documentation
Project Achievements
The implementation of this project enhanced the IT infrastructure of Shahid Mohammad Montazeri Power Plant and established a stable, secure, and scalable data center.
✓Establishment of a standard data center infrastructure
✓Increased organizational processing capacity
✓Deployment of an organizational virtualization platform
✓Deployment of a centralized storage system
✓Enhanced network security using Cisco equipment
✓Improved availability of mission-critical power plant services
✓Reduced infrastructure maintenance costs
✓Increased data center scalability and expandability
✓Technical knowledge transfer and complete staff training
This project was completed in full compliance with technical requirements and data center standards, resulting in the complete delivery of a stable, secure, and scalable data center to Shahid Mohammad Montazeri Power Plant.
Montazeri Power Plant
