Recently, I received a call from a client in the Nordic region to review an earthing system problem – the client explained they had “… unexplainable noise on their clean earth” and could we help solve it? [Read more…] about 50 Shades of GreyMatters
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The Dilemma for New Swedish Data Centre Earthing
With the plan set for 20 new large scale data centres to be built in Sweden by the year 2020. Therefore, the data centres earthing issues could potentially cause disastrous consequences. The Dilemma.
So, it seems that Sweden is aiming to become a global data centre hub. It has excellent facilities, infrastructure and the naturally cool climate means that less financial investment is needed for cooling. So, 20 new large scale data centres in 5 and a half years … that’s roughly 4 a year … and if each facility takes on average a year to build … well, it’s going to be a busy time in Sweden!
[Read more…] about The Dilemma for New Swedish Data Centre EarthingElectrical Earthing Protection For Data Centres
Electrical Earthing Protection for Data centres barely existed thirty years ago. But, in the past few years, they have become essential to the functioning of virtually every large business. And professional organisation.
Very little commercial or administrative activity can take place if the computers are out of action. So, every minute of data centre downtime can have severe consequences for a firm’s profitability. Also, crucially, its reputation. Therefore, sound Electrical Earthing Protection can help to ensure that frequent but unpredictable events. Such as lightning strikes. And power surges do not cause data loss. As well as, severe and lasting damage to sensitive data centre equipment. Therefore, electrical earthing is a matter of vital importance.
[Read more…] about Electrical Earthing Protection For Data CentresHere’s Why Data Centres Electronic Equipment Needs Surge Protection, AND Additional Lightning Protection
Here’s why Data Centres need Surge and Lightning Protection. In recent years, there has been a massive increase in reliance on government and commercial organisations on the use of computer equipment.
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