Integrated protection
2.) Integrated protection
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Smart monitoring, early detection, and suppression
Protecting your data centre requires layered defenses that work together to detect, control, and minimise risks before they disrupt operations. Fast-acting systems are essential to protect equipment, safeguard business continuity, and improve insurability.
Here’s what to consider:
- Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools are critical to detecting and mitigating upset conditions at the earliest possible signs of failure and reducing loss from external and internal hazards.
- Power failure is the top cause of data centre downtime. Establish back-up power contingencies to mitigate power failure risk.
- Implement appropriate fire suppression systems to protect equipment and operations from ignition sources and hazards throughout the data centre.
- Very Early Warning Fire Detection (VEWFD) and gas sensor systems can be used to detect smoldering fires or lithium-ion battery off-gassing, initiating interlocks and emergency response actions to protect high-value equipment. VEWFD interlocks can include limiting cooling air velocities, de-energising power to equipment, and activation of alarms.
- Utilise reliable and certified equipment. Fire protection systems, including detection systems, should utilize FM Approved products whenever possible.
- The right insurance is the ultimate protection against unexpected losses. From design to occupancy, consider the implications that choices have on insurability, and be sure to secure adequate cover.
3 Source: 15-year study of FM client data centre losses; Data shown reflects ~86% of total loss costs and 60% of total instances of loss