Data centres are large halls housing computer systems and
information storage equipment. The value of equipment in data centres – and
that of the information stored on it – means that it must be protected properly.
Along with temperature, humidity is a major concern and we’ll explore the
reasons why here.
If humidity levels in a data centre are too high, airborne
water may condense on internal components and cause corrosion. This will
eventually lead to a system failure and could destroy data. On the other hand,
if humidity is too low then the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) increases,
which may result in devices being irreversibly damaged.
ASHRAE’s ‘Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing
Environments’ recommends that data centres have a maximum relative humidity of
60%, with lower and upper dew point temperatures of 5.5°C and 15°C respectively.
Consistency is key, and maintaining a stable level of humidity takes reliable,
controllable humidification
equipment.
Gibbons’ humidifiers are ideal for data centre applications,
as they may be integrated into an existing HVAC system or installed as
standalone units. Our rotary atomiser system distributes an ultra-fine mist
which evaporates into the passing air, making it an effective energy-saving
replacement for steam humidifiers. The reduced maintenance costs mean some
customers pay for their Gibbons humidification system in less than 12 months.
So for data
centre humidification systems, look no further than Gibbons. Our expert
team can manage every stage of your installation, with servicing, maintenance
and repair available too. Call Steve Rix on 07966423165 or email steve.rix@gibbonsgroup.co.uk for
technical advice and a quote.
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