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DATA CENTRE ’ S FOOTPRINT , THE MORE EXPENSIVE IT IS TO BUILD IT , MAINTAIN IT AND MANAGE ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT . than their counterparts . Modular designs pose an opportunity to create climatespecific environments for the UPS and battery systems .
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Tim Hysell , CEO and Co-founder , ZincFive
a convenient drop-in replacement for lead-acid batteries in data centres .
Run equipment at higher operating temperatures to reduce the need for cooling
Today , data centres dedicate a significant portion of their operating budgets toward facility cooling . Recently , data centre operators including colocation giant , Equinix , and Meta and Microsoft have begun employing flexible temperature strategies and operating at higher temperatures to reduce costs .
While operating cooling systems at higher temperatures can lower energy load and reduce costs , it requires a balancing act to avoid the risk of shortened equipment lifespan , safety issues and voided product warranties . Fortunately , current technology allows data centres to reduce cooling system investments , improve sustainability and lower costs while maintaining operational reliability and safety .
For instance , Ni-Zn UPS battery cabinets can operate at higher temperatures
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DATA CENTRE ’ S FOOTPRINT , THE MORE EXPENSIVE IT IS TO BUILD IT , MAINTAIN IT AND MANAGE ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT . than their counterparts . Modular designs pose an opportunity to create climatespecific environments for the UPS and battery systems .
By utilising nickel-zinc batteries , these rooms can operate at higher temperatures and offer the combined benefits of lower CAPEX for lowercapacity cooling systems , and reduced OPEX over the life of the cooling system .
As high-temperature events increase in frequency due to climate change , investing in battery systems that can withstand harsher environments in 10 – 15 years is a distinct advantage for facilities being built today .
More resilient , cost-effective data centres
As data centre demand skyrockets , facilities must prioritise actions that will help drive down costs , increase operational efficiency and help meet sustainability targets .
Those who do this first can enjoy the advantages of meeting the growing appetite for data while converting savings and efficiencies into profits . �
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