The vital contribution of electrical solution providers in Data Centers globally

Data Centers and the importance of reliable power supply to keep them running 365 x 24 x 7

In this digital era data centers are at the heart of the business landscape. Though the infrastructure, the capacity, the scalability and overall security of the data center, are of prime importance, it needs to be kept in mind that it is the power that brings a data center to life and keeps all components running efficiently. Needless to say, the importance of good electrical works in data centers can just not be underestimated. For the online presence of businesses, for business continuity and security, electricity remains the backbone.

Data Center Electrical Installations

For any modern business data centers are crucial assets. They pave the path for business growth and stability. And they need safe reliable and continuous power for the intense processing that goes on incessantly. One second loss of power and the business operations can come to a grinding halt. Power is THE most essential element to keep the IT infrastructure running smoothly, even in cases of disturbances. According to a recent study, the estimated power usage by data centers for data storage and transmission is about 1% of global electricity. Green data centers use efficient technology for protecting and cooling IT equipment so that they use as little energy as possible. A well set-up electrical works at data centers reuse excess heat and make use of renewable energies to avoid CO2 emissions.

The UPS provides backup power and servers are generally plugged into rack-mounted power strips. Electrical systems are in place for cooling/ventilation, lighting, generators and UPS, fire suppression equipment, alarm systems and the holistic distribution of power.

Need for efficient electrical works at Data Centers

Every data center needs mission critical power management that can be scaled easily. It needs to cater to large number of applications and specifications. Designing, engineering, planning and construction of electrical works is no child's play. From equipment set up and installation to the final commissioning, it is a process that needs expertise . It entails technical studies on relay protection, grounding, quality of power, partial discharge voltage drop, fault levels and so on.?Maintenance of voltage is another major responsibility of the electrical solution providers. Life extension of equipment, operational site control and crisis response all come under the ambit of data center electrical works. The electrical works processes like cabling for large number of diverse band width intensive devices, electrical distribution, clustered storage, back up etc determine the overall performance efficiency of data centers.

A structured approach goes a long way in ensuring efficient electrical works. Establishing a Main Distribution Area, Zonal Distribution Areas and main DC room distribution enable in better load distribution and uptime management. Electrical component selection should be such that it can handle future loads and layouts efficient energy distribution. Implementing a cabling system with copper and fiber capable of transmitting energy related data over IOT devices helps in reducing costs and downtime.

For a future ready digital landscape electrical solution providers like TRICOLITE ENERGY Solutions LLP are the unsung heroes, the least visible but the most critical aspect in the data center space.