Intelligent Data Centres Issue 54 | Page 53

Vertiv unveils thermal management optimisation service for data centre operators in Asia

Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions , has unveiled the Vertiv EnerSav , a data centre optimisation service that helps operators identify cost-saving opportunities within their critical facilities by reducing energy consumption without the need for a major infrastructure overhaul . The service is available throughout Asia , including South-East Asia , Australia and New Zealand .

The Vertiv EnerSav optimisation service is a low-risk , economical and environmentally-efficient service offering for data centres and server rooms . It is done with the help and guidance of highly trained Vertiv service engineers , who will conduct a detailed on-site assessment and gap analysis report of the data centre ’ s cooling infrastructure , highlighting potential energy savings and return on investment calculations .
After comprehensive analysis of collected data , Vertiv engineers will recommend the appropriate thermal management strategy – either computer room air conditioning ( CRAC ) unit optimisation , hotspot elimination through hot / cold aisle containment , or airflow management .
Then they will assist operators with solution deployment in the existing facility . Lastly , a detailed report on energy usage and reduction will be presented to show how the strategy and solutions carried out address the gaps identified in the initial analysis .
One of the solutions that help achieve energy savings within the data centre cooling system is the Vertiv Liebert iCOM-S – a data visualisation software that provides facility and data centre management teams with advanced thermal management monitoring and control . It helps to reduce energy costs by using advanced algorithms but with a simplified user interface for ease of use .
For heating , ventilation , air conditioning ( HVAC ) and chillers , Vertiv utilises the External Digital Demand Response Technology ( EDD-RT ). The EDD-RT is an energy management device that combines IoT and AI technologies to reduce electricity consumption and maximise efficiency of chilled water systems without impact on the facility ’ s preset conditions . The EDD-RT maintains then enhances the manufacturer ’ s design characteristics , utilising live energy consumption patterns to optimise energy consumption .
“ Cooling has historically been one of the biggest energy consumers within a data centre facility . Through the Vertiv EnerSav optimisation service , we will help our customers achieve energy savings , potentially without the need to overhaul their entire facility ,” said Chris Mandahl , Senior Director , Services and Project Management at Vertiv Asia .
“ This is a practical , cost-effective way to optimise their facility for better performance . The goal of Vertiv EnerSav is to help our customers reduce data centre costs by improving the operating efficiencies of cooling equipment within their critical infrastructure . It addresses key optimisation challenges , such as
increasing the cooling capacity and extending the operational life of existing equipment , reducing maintenance costs and providing an optimally efficient site thermal management setup , all with the prime objective of reducing the data centre ’ s monthly electric bill .” �

THE EDD-RT IS AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT DEVICE THAT COMBINES IOT AND AI TECHNOLOGIES TO REDUCE ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION AND MAXIMISE EFFICIENCY OF CHILLED WATER SYSTEMS .

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