Exin Exam CDCP Topic 1 Question 9 Discussion

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Question #: 9
Topic #: 1

What is the purpose of a service corridor?

ATo create a secure and conditioned environment where media can be stored in a controlled manner.

BIt is a generic name for pathways leading to other rooms that contains facility supporting equipment like the UPS room, battery room, generator room etc.

CIt provides a safe, vented and secure area where standby generators can operate safely.

DIt provides a secure area where supporting facilities can be serviced and monitored on a 24x7 basis without disturbing the computer room.

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Suggested Answer: D

A service corridor is a dedicated space within or adjacent to a data centre that allows access to the supporting facilities, such as power, cooling, fire suppression, security, and cabling systems, without interfering with the computer room operations. A service corridor helps to isolate the noise, vibration, heat, and dust generated by the supporting facilities from the sensitive equipment in the computer room. A service corridor also enhances the safety and efficiency of the maintenance and monitoring activities, as well as the flexibility and scalability of the data centre design.

by Tiera at Apr 14, 2024, 05:52 AM

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Laila

4 months ago

That's an interesting perspective, Mose. It does make sense to have a dedicated area for generators.

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Mose

5 months ago

I think a service corridor is meant to provide a safe, vented and secure area for standby generators to operate safely.

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Jonelle

5 months ago

I agree with Delmy, because it makes sense to have pathways for equipment like UPS room and generator room.

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Delmy

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe it is a generic name for pathways leading to other rooms that contains facility supporting equipment.

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Laila

5 months ago

I think the purpose of a service corridor is to create a secure and conditioned environment where media can be stored.

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Allene

5 months ago

I agree with User2. A service corridor is definitely a generic name for pathways leading to other rooms with facility supporting equipment.

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Dean

6 months ago

I disagree. I believe it is more about being pathways to rooms with facility supporting equipment like UPS room, battery room, generator room, etc.

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Twila

6 months ago

I think the purpose of a service corridor is to create a secure and conditioned environment where media can be stored.

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Adelina

7 months ago

Hmm, I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting a bit hungry. Anyone up for a quick snack break before we dive back into this discussion? I heard the vending machine in the service corridor is stocked with some pretty good options.

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Yuette

7 months ago

I think option D is also a good contender. The idea of having a secure area for servicing and monitoring supporting facilities without disrupting the computer room is an important aspect of a service corridor.

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Glory

7 months ago

Option B does seem the most comprehensive, as it covers the key functions of a service corridor. But I'm also curious about the other options and how they might be relevant.

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Kanisha

7 months ago

Okay, let's go through the options one by one and see which one best fits the purpose of a service corridor. I'm leaning towards option B, but I'd like to hear what you all think.

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Zachary

7 months ago

I agree, it's important to make sure we fully understand the concept before attempting to answer. Service corridors can be tricky, as they serve multiple purposes in a data center.

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Sunshine

7 months ago

Hmm, this question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the purpose of a service corridor correctly. Let's discuss this and see if we can come up with the best answer.

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