Big Data Strategies for Data Center Infrastructure Management Using a 3D Gaming Platform

摘要

High Performance Computing (HPC) is intrinsically linked to effective DataCenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM). Cloud services and HPC have become keycomponents in Department of Defense and corporate Information Technologycompetitive strategies in the global and commercial spaces. As a result, thereliance on consistent, reliable Data Center space is more critical than ever.The costs and complexity of providing quality DCIM are constantly being testedand evaluated by the United States Government and companies such as Google,Microsoft and Facebook. This paper will demonstrate a system where Big Datastrategies and 3D gaming technology is leveraged to successfully monitor andanalyze multiple HPC systems and a lights-out modular HP EcoPOD 240a DataCenter on a singular platform. Big Data technology and a 3D gaming platformenables the relative real time monitoring of 5000 environmental sensors, morethan 3500 IT data points and display visual analytics of the overall operatingcondition of the Data Center from a command center over 100 miles away. Inaddition, the Big Data model allows for in depth analysis of historical trendsand conditions to optimize operations achieving even greater efficiencies andreliability.