THE D’ROOT
FACILITY OFFERS
A COMPELLING
EXAMPLE OF
HOW OTHER
COLOCATION
PROVIDERS
CAN ALSO MEET
TOMORROW’S
CHALLENGES
BY INNOVATING
TODAY.
96.5%, resulting in considerably lower
energy consumption, CO2 emissions and
costs for Bytesnet.
Bytesnet selected Delta to supply not only
its exceptionally high-density and high-
efficiency DPH 500kVA UPS system, but
also its comprehensive InfraSuite Manager
DCIM system. The DCIM system gives
Bytesnet full control over all aspects of
operating d’Root.
It also allows for additional optimisation
and efficiency gains. By combining
the market-leading power density and
efficiency of the DPH 500kVA with
Delta’s comprehensive infrastructure
management suite, Bytesnet has taken
advantage of a unique offering in the data
centre power system space.
How InfraSuite Manager DCIM is
helping Bytesnet
The comprehensive InfraSuite Manager
DCIM system Delta supplied for the
d’Root data centre provides a number of
significant benefits.
assets. The DCIM can also visualise
rack operating status in 2D or 3D
views, which can help Bytesnet present
the benefits of the data centre’s
professional data centre management
system to customers.
Peter de Jong, CEO of Bytesnet, said:
“Here, we really are laying the foundation
for the 21st century economy. In Delta, we
have found a valuable partner that is with
us all the way.”
The new facility in Groningen is
pioneering in more ways than just its
advanced power equipment. Bytesnet
has partnered on this project with local
universities, regional ICT vendors and
the Netherlands Institute for Radio
Astronomy, Astron.
In the d’Root data lab, students,
scientists, professionals, Bytesnet
staff and customers work together on
developing the data technologies of
the future.
A showcase for the data centre
of tomorrow
Demand for data centre capacity is
increasing rapidly and so is the cost
of energy.
The colocation provider can also use the
capacity module to analyse different
aspects of the data centre such as
power, load and rack capacity. This
information forms the basis for future
decisions about expanding data centre Jack Chou, Sales Manager, BNL Mission
Critical Infrastructure Solutions,
Delta Electronics EMEA Region, said:
“Bytesnet’s choice of Delta for such a
high-profile project shows that the Delta
solutions are perceived as leading, state-
of-the-art technology by top experts in
the field.
“Delta’s solutions are
already designed today
for a future in which
colocation providers
will need much
more efficient and
environmentally friendly
power equipment.
“The d’Root facility offers
a compelling example
of how other colocation
providers can also meet
tomorrow’s challenges by
innovating today.” ◊
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With the DCIM in place, Bytesnet can
collect energy consumption data from
power meters and environmental
detectors in real time to monitor data
centre operation remotely.