Everything from the design and security of our buildings to the network, power and cooling infrastructure we utilize was carefully planned with full redundancy in mind, providing our customers the highest quality experience possible. Providing the highest quality Internet connectivity and performance is our top priority. We have selected premium Tier-1 bandwidth providers, ensuring minimal latency and fast connections to all points of the global Internet. We are proud to feature direct connectivity with Cogent, Level3, Verizon, and Comcast. Our aggregate connectivity reaches an astounding 8,500+ networks just a single network away from our uplinks. Our power systems feature extensive fault tolerance and resilience at every layer. From multiple uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) with redundant battery cabinets, to Liebert Precision and Eaton Power distribution units that handle final power transformation and distribution to racks, we ensure clean and consistent power to our data center equipment.

Additionally, each facility has multiple emergency generators waiting on standby. Environmental processing systems include redundant Liebert Precision 22 ton up flow air conditioning units. Temperature and humidity are precisely regulated year round to ensure optimal equipment reliability. Each unit contains independent compressors and cooling loops to further enhance fault tolerance and reliability. Air filtration systems actively remove foreign particles from circulation and cycle the entire data center air supply in a matter of minutes. Data center access is strictly limited to technical staff. Specialized electronic security systems control access to the data center and are accompanied by a full complement of motion detecting security cameras which monitor the entire facility. Our data centers’ external walls are reinforced poured concrete and the building and grounds are patrolled regularly by an on-site security officer. In addition to an on-site security officer, our fully managed facilities have highly trained technicians on-site 24 hours a day, providing incredibly fast incident response times.

OpTerra's engineers are experienced in analyzing existing air conditioning systems and designing efficiency improvements that will reduce system energy use and provide more reliable cooling. Data centers and lab spaces can be re-organized to allow for efficient air conditioning and the air conditioning system can be optimized for the specific hardware used. air conditioning unit designMeasures include retrofitting chillers and air handling units to more efficient systems, taking advantage of free cooling on both the air side and water side, and installing more efficient compressors, motors, and drives where possible. how much does a 5 ton ac unit coolPlease view some of our case studies to see our solutions implemented for customers.running an ac unit without a filter

Data Centers have historically been managed with uptime and security as the main focus. As a result, efficiency of HVAC systems inside the data center have taken a back seat to perceived higher levels of redundancy. In many data centers OpTerra has analyzed, the amount of cooling used is anywhere from 3-5 times the amount that is actually needed. By evaluating the Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units, IT equipment, rack configuration and other systems inside the data center, OpTerra can provide a customized solution that actively manages air-flow in an efficient manner. This centralized system uses thermostatic controls that allows more cold air to get to the racks that need it most, which results in the ability to turn CRAC units off while keeping them in standby mode in case of an emergency. Combined with other air-flow strategies, the data center runs more efficiency while the data center manager gains a higher level of knowledge and control over the HVAC systems in the room.

Data Center Infrastructure Monitoring OpTerra can design and install a monitoring system that bridges the IT / Facilities departments by providing detailed metrics of Data Center operations. The information is accessed from a web-based interface with advanced alarm notification and data logging features. By using a combination of standard protocols and communication interfaces that are provided with data center equipment, along with hardwired and wireless sensors for legacy equipment, OpTerra is able to give Data Center managers a complete view of Data Center operations. Typical Equipment Interfaces Include: Computer Room AC Units UPS and Switchgear power usage PDU, STS, and Branch Circuit monitoring 03.27.2012 :: 8:32AM EDT @mthwgeek As a general rule, if you want to keep a computer running without issues then you need adequate cooling for the major components. That means a CPU fan, GPU fan, and case fans too. If you scale that up to the data center level, cooling is implemented on a massive scale and costs a small fortune in electricity and equipment.

Google is always trying to make its servers more efficient and eco-friendly in a bid to save on running costs, and its St Ghislain data center in Belgium is now classed as the most efficient. It only uses fresh air cooling, which means no air conditioning units burning through electricity every day. Such efficiency comes at a price, though. The servers in the facility run incredibly hot, so hot in fact that humans cannot go near them for extended periods. The peak operating temperature Google’s Belgium data center reaches is 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It is governed by how hot it is outside, and when it reaches those temperature staff can no longer remain in the same areas as the servers. By comparison, a typical data center runs at temperatures as low as 68 degrees. The savings Google is making by running at temperatures 27 degrees higher than other facilities must be huge. According to Joe Kava, senior director for Google’s data center construction and operations, in general the company’s data centers are 50% more efficient than the competition.