Data Center Capacity Planning and Asset Lifecycle Checklist
This data center capacity planning checklist ensures alignment with TIA-942-B, ISO/IEC 30134-2 PUE Key Performance Indicators, and Uptime Institute Operational Sustainability standards. Designed for data center managers and capacity planners to monitor space utilization, power density, cooling headroom, and hardware refresh timelines.
- Industry: Telecommunications & IT
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Data Center Manager / Capacity Planner
- Total Items: 21
- Compliance: TIA-942-B Data Center Capacity Planning, ISO/IEC 30134-2 PUE Key Performance Indicator, Uptime Institute Operational Sustainability, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.4 Energy Standard, The Green Grid DCeP Data Center Energy Productivity
Space and Rack Utilization
Raised floor space, rack units, and cabinet density.
- Current space utilization (%)
- Number of available rack spaces
- Average rack density (kW)
- White space growth forecast documented for 12 months?
- Photo of floor space utilization map
Power Capacity
Power infrastructure headroom and demand forecasting.
- IT load as percentage of total UPS capacity
- 12-month power demand forecast documented?
- New power circuit requests within available capacity?
- Stranded power identified and recovery plan in place?
Cooling Capacity
Cooling infrastructure headroom relative to IT load.
- Cooling capacity headroom greater than 20% above IT load?
- PUE within target range?
- No at-risk hot spots identified in thermal model?
- Cooling expansion plan for next 12 months complete?
Hardware Lifecycle Management
Equipment age, end-of-life, and refresh schedule tracking.
- End-of-life hardware list maintained and reviewed?
- Hardware refresh budget approved for next fiscal year?
- Average server hardware age (years)
- No servers operating beyond warranty without extended support?
Capacity Reporting and Governance
Capacity management reporting and executive visibility.
- Monthly capacity report distributed to stakeholders?
- All new capacity requests reviewed against available headroom?
- DCIM tool maintaining real-time capacity data?
- Capacity Planning Notes
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Why Use This Data Center Capacity Planning and Asset Lifecycle Checklist?
This data center capacity planning and asset lifecycle checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for data center manager / capacity planner professionals, this checklist covers 21 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with TIA-942-B Data Center Capacity Planning, ISO/IEC 30134-2 PUE Key Performance Indicator, Uptime Institute Operational Sustainability, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.4 Energy Standard, The Green Grid DCeP Data Center Energy Productivity. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Data Center Capacity Planning and Asset Lifecycle Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 21 inspection items across 5 sections: Space and Rack Utilization, Power Capacity, Cooling Capacity, Hardware Lifecycle Management, Capacity Reporting and Governance. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Data Center Capacity Planning and Asset Lifecycle Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Data Center Manager / Capacity Planner professionals in the telecommunications & it industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.