A-Z of efficient installation
At Interxion data centres, we take energy efficiency very
seriously, and one of our key goals is to deliver the optimum
PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) in powering customer
equipment. We have been improving this year on year for
over six years now, using our historical data as a
benchmark for improvements.
Powering IT costs money and it costs the environment. So
it always amazes me when some customers cut corners in
the installation of their equipment.
If you follow these simple guidelines you can cut your
electricity bill, ensure longer uptimes and reduce wear and
tear and maintenance costs on valuable equipment.
Inside the cabinet
● Cable correctly: Use a proper system for bundling and
supporting cabling to avoid any obstruction of airflow.
● Block unused space: Install
blanking plates in open unused server space to
stop air short-circuiting in cabinet hotspots and
maximise efficient use of the installed room CRAC units.
● Remove packaging: Make sure there are no packing
materials like cardboard, plastic etc. anywhere in your
data centre space. These can obstruct airflow resulting in
hotspots, they contribute to the build-up of dust and they
can even constitute a fire risk.
● Check connectors: Install EU-approved electrical
plugs to avoid power fluctuations, server outages and
fire.
● Put away monitors: If you use cabinet monitors, put
them away directly after use, as they may obstruct the
airflow to the inlet of the server, resulting in hotspots.
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