Future-proofing data centres: The hidden power of adaptable infrastructure
In the data centre industry, sustainability can be measured through a variety of metrics; Power Usage Effectiveness, Water Usage Effectiveness and Carbon Usage Effectiveness have all become key parameters for environmental responsibility. Yet while these metrics are useful, they often only tell part of the story.
What matters is not only how a data centre is running today, but how it can adapt and endure the future. This is where identifying and realising mechanical system choices within the physical data centre infrastructure comes in.
Lissette Piedra van Dommelen, Territory Sales Manager Iberia at Victaulic, said:“ Key mechanical system decisions, such as adopting adaptable pipe joining methods, can extend system lifecycles, reduce waste and simplify upgrades. It’ s about building for the long term, ensuring a facility can adapt to meet future demands.”
From metrics to mindset
The concept of operational sustainability is expanding to become an integrated approach, balancing environmental, technical and economic objectives.
José Farrona, Senior Solutions Engineer at Prime Data Centers, said:“ It’ s an approach that involves selecting low-energy technologies, designing optimised thermal architectures and implementing solutions that ultimately reduce both PUE and WUE metrics.”
He said:“ Equally important, however, is operational continuity through redundancy and predictive maintenance. This ensures uninterrupted service while avoiding www. intelligentcio. com
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