Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
End-to-end DCIM solutions that unify monitoring, control, and analytics for mission-critical data centers — from design consulting to full-scale implementation.
Single Pane of Glass for Your Data Center
Bring facilities, IT, power, cooling, security, and environment under one integrated DCIM platform, aligned with global data center standards.
Overview
At Nirvaa Automation Pvt Ltd, we design and implement Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions that give operators real-time visibility, control, and intelligence across the entire data center ecosystem. Our DCIM platforms are engineered for co-location providers, enterprise data centers, hosting environments, and cloud service operators who need reliable insights for capacity planning, uptime assurance, and operational efficiency.
Starting from conceptual design and use-case discovery, we define a DCIM architecture that integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure, adheres to TIA-942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, and electrical standards, and scales with the future growth of your facility.
Key DCIM Capabilities
A modular, scalable DCIM stack covering all aspects of data center operations.
Real-Time Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of power, cooling, environment, IT racks, and critical equipment with live dashboards and alarms.
Asset & Capacity Management
Track rack space, power capacity, cooling capacity, network ports, and IT assets to optimize utilization and plan expansions.
Power & Energy Analytics
Detailed insights into PUE, load distribution, energy consumption, and efficiency to reduce operational costs and improve reliability.
Environmental & Thermal Management
Temperature, humidity, differential pressure, and airflow monitoring mapped to ASHRAE TC9.9 thermal guidelines and hot/cold aisle design.
Alarm Management & Workflow
Centralized alarm handling with severity levels, escalation rules, ticketing integration, and maintenance workflows.
Security & Compliance Visibility
Integration with access control, CCTV/VMS, and fire systems to provide holistic compliance reporting for audits and certifications.
Design & Implementation Approach
Structured methodology from requirement capture to commissioning and handover.
Requirement Study & Site Assessment
Understand business objectives, uptime SLAs, existing BMS/EMS systems, IT infrastructure, and operational processes. Conduct detailed site surveys for electrical, mechanical, and network architecture.
Conceptual DCIM Architecture
Define DCIM layers including field devices, gateways, data acquisition, applications, dashboards, and integrations. Map data points and KPIs aligned with data center standards and customer goals.
Standards-Driven System Design
Finalize system design considering TIA-942, Uptime Tier design principles, ASHRAE thermal guidelines, NFPA fire safety standards, and electrical regulations for monitoring and control.
Integration with Existing Systems
Integrate with BMS, EMS, UPS, DG, PAC/CRAC, PDUs, RPPs, VESDA, Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV/VMS, and IT systems using Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, OPC, and REST APIs.
Implementation, Testing & Commissioning
Deploy DCIM servers, databases, gateways, and dashboards. Configure alarms, thresholds, reports, and user roles. Conduct SAT, integration testing, and performance validation under live loads.
Training, Handover & Optimization
Train operations teams, hand over as-built documentation, and fine-tune dashboards, alerts, and analytics based on real-world operation feedback.
Standards & Best Practices We Align With
DCIM design and implementation aligned with global data center frameworks.
TIA-942
Infrastructure and cabling topology, redundancy models (Rated 1–4), and structured cabling for reliable connectivity and monitoring coverage.
Uptime Institute
Design principles for Tier II / Tier III data centers, focusing on redundancy, concurrent maintainability, and fault-tolerant operations.
ASHRAE TC9.9
Thermal guidelines for IT equipment, temperature and humidity ranges, and airflow management to optimize cooling performance.
NFPA 72 / 75 / 76
Integration of fire alarm and suppression monitoring for life safety and critical facility protection.
Electrical & Safety Standards
Monitoring aligned with electrical codes for power distribution, earthing, protection, and safety compliance across HT/LT systems.
Information Security & Compliance
Support for ISO 27001 readiness with audit trails, user access controls, and secure communication between systems.
System Integrations
A unified DCIM platform built to talk to every layer of your facility.
Facilities & Power Systems
UPS, Battery Banks, DG sets, Switchgear, Panels, Busways, PDUs, RPPs, and energy meters through Modbus RTU/TCP and other industrial protocols.
Cooling & Mechanical Systems
PAC/CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, pumps, AHUs, VFDs, and VAVs integrated through BMS and field controllers for complete thermal management visibility.
Environment & Safety Systems
Temperature, humidity, leak detection, VESDA, fire alarm panels, emergency systems integrated for proactive risk detection.
IT & Network Systems
Network switches, servers, racks, and virtualization platforms connected via SNMP, APIs, and vendor-specific interfaces for IT infrastructure mapping.
Key Benefits of Our DCIM Solutions
Improved Uptime & Reliability
Early detection of anomalies across power, cooling, and environment helps prevent outages and maintain SLA commitments.
Operational Visibility
Single pane of glass for operations, management, and leadership teams to monitor health, capacity, and performance.
Energy & Cost Optimization
Identify inefficiencies, optimize PUE, and control OPEX through energy analytics and targeted improvements.
Faster Decision Making
Access to historical trends, reports, and predictive analytics supports strategic planning and capacity expansion decisions.
Deliverables We Provide
- Requirement study report and DCIM use-case definition
- Conceptual and detailed DCIM architecture design
- Point list, IO list, and integration mapping document
- Server, database, and network sizing for DCIM platform
- Dashboards, alarm configurations, and report templates
- Implementation, integration, and commissioning support
- User training, operation manuals, and as-built documentation
- Post-implementation support and performance tuning