Siemon introduces active cold
aisle containment solution
S
iemon, a leading global network
infrastructure specialist, has
announced the launch of its active
cold aisle containment solution, featuring
roof panels that open automatically
during an alarm event to facilitate access
Narender Vasandani, Technical Manager
Middle East and India at Siemon
to sprinkler systems and other fire
suppression systems.
Compatible with all Siemon data centre
cabinets deployed in a pod configuration,
the active cold aisle containment solution
improves efficiency and expands the
capacity of a data centre without the need
for supplemental cooling while leveraging
existing fire suppression systems.
Active aisle containment panels form
a horizontal roof across the cold aisle
and when used in conjunction with
self-closing or manual doors that close
off the end of the aisle, the cold air
is contained in the aisle to provide
targeted cooling to active equipment.
Electromagnets hold the active roof
panels in place during normal operation
and in the event of an alarm, release the
panels allowing them to swing open.
These magnets utilise 24VDC power
and are compatible with most standard
power supplies deployed in the data
centre environment. The power supply
connects to the facility fire alarm control
panel or smoke sensor output to ensure
that the panels automatically open
during an alarm event.
“Our active cold aisle containment
solution is a cost-effective way for
customers to leverage their existing fire
suppression systems rather than having
to bring it down into the cold aisle,
enabling them to achieve compliance
with codes such as NFPA 75 standards for
fire protection of information technology
equipment,” said Narender Vasandani,
Technical Manager Middle East and India
at Siemon.
“The active roof panels are compatible
with all Siemon floor standing cabinets and
custom sizes and technical support are
available to ensure that the system supports
the specific needs of the customer.” ◊
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The containment
system panels