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the cabling drops to just 187 metres, representing an 89 per cent drop in carbon footprint.
ENVIRONMENTAL MEASUREMENTS AT VANTAGE DATA CENTERS
One of the key measures of sustainability at datacentres is power usage effectiveness (PUE), which is derived by dividing total power consumption by the power used to operate the IT equipment. So, the more efficient the datacentre, the lower the PUE, and Lukianov says: “This is an important metric for us - we continuously create downward pressure on this figure with accurate meas- urements and tight control of the cooling operations.” The sensor daisy-chains at Vantage transmit data to the Vantage servers, and the ongoing accuracy of the measurements is essential for the efficiency of cooling. Vaisala sensors are also deployed outside the building, so that outdoor air can be utilised by
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economisation to reduce the energy required for cooling and thereby lower the PUE.
In addition to the critical areas of the Vantage data- centres, Vaisala sensors are also located in non-critical rooms such as storage areas and offices, providing data for normal HVAC control.
WHY VAISALA?
At Vaisala, we believe that by specifying our measurement technologies, datacentre customers can ensure that the efficiency of their cooling operations is underpinned by accurate data. However, at Vantage, Lukianov believes that the benefits extend beyond long-term accuracy and energy efficiency. “The modularity of the daisy-chain saves time and money during installation and maintenance, and with our partners and system integrators utilising Vaisala technology, we have been able to reduce the volume of spares and training that are required.”
The daisy chain systems have now been installed for up to two years in UK campuses, and Lukianov says: “We are very pleased with the way that Vaisala responded to our request, working collabora- tively with us to develop the daisy-chain solution.” Reflecting on performance to-date, he adds: “So far, the accuracy has been very good and there have been no complaints from our operational teams.” Looking forward, Lukianov says: “The number of organisations looking to use datacentres is constantly expanding, and all of them want to secure a minimum five-year capacity, so the sector is set for even more growth. We will therefore ensure that more sites benefit from the sensor daisy-chain solution, as our business further embraces sustainability.”
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