According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), data centers consume up to 3% of all global electricity production. That’s a staggering number when considering there are around three million data centers in the United States. But what goes on in these centers that requires so much energy?

Picking a Location

Data centers are constructed with very specific requirements in mind. Data center construction must occur in close proximity to power grids, networking services, transportation lines, and emergency services in case something goes wrong. The location of the center is also considered if it will be built near fault lines or in a storm-frequent area. The location of a data center is a crucial consideration due to its contents.

Keeping Data Secure

Data centers are the central hub of a company’s processing units. The computing power these rooms hold, along with the mass amounts of data stored in their units, is what keeps companies running at their highest capabilities. The sheer volume of information alone in these data centers makes them security risks for every company. Much of their maintenance is focused on ensuring they are secure and keeping potential hackers out.

Maximizing Power Distribution

Due to the massive amounts of information and power within these centers, data center power distribution is a struggle. They specifically make “data center power distribution units” to maximize the distribution of power in the most effective way, since electricity alone is the biggest cost with data centers. There are also backup power sources, in case of an electrical shortage or outage, and each power source has an “A-Side” and a “B-Side” for extra security. One of the biggest dangers to a data center’s effectiveness is a loss of power, so data center construction services must properly wire everything to avoid any potential shortages in the electrical systems.

Maintaining Proper Temperatures

These centers also need to be kept at a maintained temperature. Servers create consistent amounts of heat when turned on. When housed together in one massive room, they can easily overheat a room beyond their capacity to function. Data center environmental control exists purely to manage the temperature of a data center to avoid any potential overheating. Air conditioning for data centers keeps the systems cool at 70 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, allowing them to properly function.

When working with data centers, maintenance is everything. Call LDP Associates at (602) 833-4687 today to schedule your data center services and confirm that your data center is running smoothly.