Data centres
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Save energy, secure operations and optimise costs thanks to state-of-the-art technologies
Data centres need to offer maximum availability, security and scalability while remaining energy efficient and sustainable. Modern solutions help meet these requirements and reduce costs.
The growing digital infrastructure requires high-performance data centres that offer a high degree of security. An efficient cooling supply, uninterruptible power supply and strict security measures are essential to ensure operational continuity. Thanks to the use of innovative technologies and intelligent planning, it is possible to achieve energy savings, avoid overheating and ensure operational reliability. Equans Switzerland helps you operate your data centre sustainably and efficiently in all respects.
Efficient cooling supply for data centres
Combine a small environmental footprint with maximum availability – and guarantee the continuity of your business.
As a data centre operator, you now need energy-efficient solutions to ensure availability, security and scalability.
15 MW cooling capacity
Designed and built in 2021
30 MW cooling capacity
Under construction 2022
40 MW cooling capacity
Designed in 2022
How can you reconcile environmental compatibility with energy-intensive buildings?
Sustainability is a key issue for the future in energy-intensive buildings such as data centres. We support you on your pathway to greater energy efficiency and guarantee that certain efficiency parameters, such as Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and WUE (Water Usage Effectiveness), are far better than the standard levels in the industry. We also work with natural refrigerants and use cooling systems that recover heat.
Where can energy savings be made?
A precise evaluation and analysis of the current situation enables the development of alternative system concepts and the most efficient solution for you. There are opportunities to save energy by using low-CO2 products, refining machine performance and optimising the cooling distribution and central systems. On average, energy savings of up to 15% can be achieved.
How can overheating of the IT infrastructure be prevented?
Even small changes in room temperature can have an impact on the IT infrastructure, which is why reliable building technology is the basis for a functioning data centre. Reliable cooling supply solutions are key to preventing your data centre’s sensitive electronic components and server units from overheating. All systems need to be optimally integrated into your data centre’s control concept – ideally as early as the planning phase.
How can you reduce your costs?
A large proportion of a data centre’s operating costs is taken up by the energy required to cool and power the servers and IT equipment. The use of energy-efficient building technology systems also reduces your energy costs.
Data centre security
Maximum availability, uninterruptible power supply and fully secure operation are now essential for data centre operators.
Cybersecurity and data centre security are not the same thing. To protect the data in the cloud and the IT infrastructure required for this, it is also necessary to guarantee the underlying security of each data centre.
12 MV
Designed and built in 2021
27 MV IT load
Under construction 2022
>40
Data centre projects completed
Where are stringent operational reliability requirements to be expected?
A properly functioning data centre with maximum availability is essential for business continuity. There are therefore stringent security requirements with respect to power supply, cooling systems, access security systems, peripheral monitoring and fire prevention.
How can an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) be ensured?
Single systems, parallel systems and modular systems can be integrated into upcoming projects, according to your requirements. Dynamic UPS systems can be installed, while redundant system concepts can be used to secure larger systems for data centres, banks or industry. Static UPS systems are used for low and medium power requirements.
To what extent does the human factor need to be considered?
IT security needs to be viewed holistically to guarantee business continuity. This also includes the human factor. That’s why authorisation and authentication, access control and monitoring, and competent intervention personnel who can respond to possible faults or critical alarms are all crucial factors.
How can you combine operational reliability with sustainable technology and cost savings?
When it comes to critical infrastructure, transparency and the ability to respond are key. Intelligent planning and the use of modern, sustainable technologies are essential for safeguarding operations and business continuity. However, energy-efficient systems and optimised technology can also reduce energy costs and consumption, which are mainly incurred in the cooling and power supply of the IT infrastructure.
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