Integrated Systems Scope Matrix

Purpose of the Scope Matrix

The Integrated Systems Scope Matrix provides a single-reference view of which systems are included, optional, or excluded across GridCore deployment models. Procurement teams use this matrix to validate that proposed solutions cover all required domains, while engineering teams use it to identify system interfaces that require explicit coordination.

Rather than assembling scope from multiple vendor line items, the matrix allows stakeholders to evaluate completeness at the whole-system level, reducing the risk of gap discovery during construction or commissioning.

System Domains

GridCore organizes infrastructure into eight integrated system domains. Each domain represents a discipline that must be addressed in any complete data center deployment:

• Electrical Distribution: Medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, low-voltage distribution, busway, PDUs, UPS systems, and generator connections. This domain covers the full power chain from utility demarcation to the rack.
• Thermal Management: Chilled water plants, CRAHs, in-row coolers, rear-door heat exchangers, piping, pumps, and heat rejection equipment. Covers both facility cooling and IT equipment thermal management.
• Telecom and Network: Fiber backbone, copper cabling, cable tray and pathway systems, patch panels, and network distribution rooms. Includes both intra-facility and carrier meet-me infrastructure.
• Fire Protection: Detection systems (VESDA, spot detection), suppression systems (clean agent, pre-action sprinkler), alarm panels, and integration with building management systems.
• Controls and Monitoring: BMS/DCIM integration, environmental sensors, power metering, alarms, and dashboard systems. Includes both local control loops and remote monitoring provisions.
• Life Safety: Emergency lighting, exit signage, egress path design, smoke management, and code-required safety systems independent of fire suppression.
• Physical Security: Access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection, mantraps, and perimeter fencing as applicable per deployment model.
• Structural and Envelope: Building shell, roofing, insulation, seismic bracing, floor loading design, and weatherproofing specific to the selected deployment architecture.

Scope Matrix by Deployment Model

Configuration Tiers

Within each deployment model, GridCore offers configuration tiers that adjust scope depth:

Standard Tier

All eight system domains are included with single-path redundancy (N+1 for critical systems). Standard tier is designed for general-purpose compute deployments where cost efficiency and speed of delivery are prioritized alongside baseline reliability.

Enhanced Tier

Adds concurrent maintainability across all critical systems. Electrical and cooling paths are configured for 2N redundancy, and monitoring is expanded to include predictive analytics integration. Enhanced tier supports mission-critical workloads with higher uptime requirements.

Premium Tier

Full fault-tolerant configuration with 2N+1 redundancy on electrical and cooling, dedicated fire suppression per zone, advanced physical security (biometric access, 24/7 video analytics), and integrated DCIM with API-level telemetry access. Designed for hyperscale and financial-services deployments.

Using the Matrix for Gap Analysis

When evaluating competing proposals or validating internal design specifications, use the scope matrix as a checklist. For each system domain, confirm that the proposed solution explicitly addresses scope, redundancy level, interface requirements, and commissioning expectations.

• Compare proposed solutions column-by-column against the matrix to identify missing or underspecified domains.
• Flag any domain marked as "optional" that your site requirements mandate as "included" based on local codes or operational policy.
• Validate that system interfaces between domains are explicitly documented in the proposal, not assumed.