Data Center Simulations Deployed in MATLAB and Simulink Using a Cyber-Physical Systems Lens

This paper describes data center simulations deployed in MATLAB and Simulink using a cyber-physical systems lens. The simulation models, developed in discrete and continuous time, contribute to the assessment of data centers under certain a-priori known conditions. The results of the simulations, with different workloads and IT resources, show quality of service as well as power, airflow and energy parameters, which help better understand and effectively communicate data center behavior. Detailed explanation provided on how to create simulations can be useful for learning purposes. Simulation results enable informed or evidence-based decision-making in the case of uncertainty and risk and help to evaluate areas of improvement.