How is your Server Room Protected?

Fire protection for toady's modern Server Rooms

What is the nucleus of any business in the world today? The server room, IT room, Data room, computer room..... or whatever name the last networking technician came up with. Your business may house massive warehouses or office staff, but the Server room is where the magic happens. The blinking lights,flashing servers, the hum of AC units and wires....wires everywhere. This is where all machines, computers, servers, etc. are housed and controlled. We all know what would happen if a fire or even an AC unit failure could do to the most important room of your business. What is your fire protection strategy? Who do you go to when you need advice on fire protection for your Server room? Your insurance company? the local fire department, your local fire protection contractor, a fire protection engineer. Over the next couple of weeks I am going to explore and comment on fire protection options for Server Rooms. There is no one clear solution, but there are many options for all types of rooms and budgets. Stay tuned for more!