• • • DATA CENTRE WORLD • • •
SOLUTIONS FOR MODERN DATA CENTRES
efficiency, and support green initiatives for future-proof data centres.
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ata centres are at the heart of the digital transformation. They ensure the flow of information and store huge amounts of data for the constant availability of information.
In the age of cloud-based services and 5G networks, the data load in companies is increasing enormously. This leads to high requirements for security and availability when planning data centres. As a result, the IT infrastructure is getting more complex gradually, and so is the operation of a modern data centre. With solutions for continuous operation and rapid construction of data centres, Phoenix Contact provides support in power resilience, connection technology, energy monitoring and building management. At Phoenix Contact, we are committed to reducing carbon emissions while ensuring continuous operation. We provide solutions for data centres where reliability and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. To reduce the carbon footprint, we are committed to the All Electric Society and use energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources.
• Power supply and protective systems: Ensuring smooth operation and avoiding downtime
• Connection technology: Reliable data transmission and efficient power distribution
• Monitoring and management systems: Optimisation of operations and reduction of energy consumption
• Goal: Maintain uninterrupted operation, increase
Superior system availability Phoenix Contact’s power reliability solutions provide significant advantages for data centres by ensuring a continuous and stable power supply, which is critical to uninterrupted operation. Together, the following solutions improve the reliability, efficiency and resilience of data centres and support their continuous and optimum operation.
• Supply solutions: Including a reliable power supply and device protection for efficient operation
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS): Backup for PDUs in the event of power failures
• Surge protection: Protection against voltage peaks throughout the entire infrastructure
• Monitoring systems: Real time tracking and energy management for optimum power distribution
Power distribution Reliable power distribution is crucial in the fast-moving world of data centres to ensure smooth operation and to protect critical data. Our advanced solutions, which are seamlessly integrated into Power Distribution Units (PDUs), are at the heart of this reliability and efficiently distribute power to the server racks. Phoenix Contact improves this reliability with solutions for control cabinet building that increase efficiency and durability. In addition, our connector portfolio provides robust and secure connections from the PDUs to the server racks, making your data centre’s energy infrastructure both resilient and reliable.
36 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • FEBRUARY 2026 Energy Resilience
Integrated, coordinated supply concepts, consisting of the power supply in UPS systems, device protection and surge protection, help to prevent unplanned system failures and downtimes. Lightning strikes and current peaks are unpredictable risk factors. They can cause fires, downtimes in important systems and even data loss. Considering lightning and surge protection in the early planning phase makes implementation easier. Phoenix Contact provides robust solutions for energy reliability that effectively address these risks.
Monitoring and Control The Phoenix Contact building automation and energy monitoring solutions, supported by the Niagara Framework, improve the efficiency of data centres by optimising energy consumption through comprehensive monitoring and load management, integrating renewable energy sources and providing data-driven insights for operational optimisation.
Their systems support seamless integration and centralised control, reduce manual intervention and errors, resulting in lower operating costs, greater user convenience and a more sustainable data centre environment. To ensure reliable temperature control and reduce energy consumption, the use of our solution is an example for optimising cooling efficiency.
Data Centre World, London Phoenix Contact will be exhibiting at Data Centre World, London on stand F180 where you can discover our products and solutions for Data Centres and speak to our industry experts about your specific needs for your application.
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