Lightning and surge protection concept for data centres
If a constant flow of data is the lifeblood of our digital infrastructure, then data centres are akin to the hearts. Downtimes, damage and interruptions due to lightning and surges therefore represent a real horror scenario for every data centre operator. An effective protection concept is indispensable.
We equip data centres with high-performance lightning and surge protection. Our solutions prevent costly damage and ensure a constant flow of data.
Whether it's social networks, medical care, media services, telecommunications or transport, everything depends on a fail-safe data flow, on the trouble-free interaction of individual systems and sensitive components nowadays.
Protect the availability of data and secure your computing and storage resources against data loss. On request, we can support the construction of your data centre right from the planning phase and help you to integrate effective protective measures that comply with standards.
What risks there are and what you can do about them
The threat posed by lightning and surges is often underestimated:
- Lightning strikes can cause fires.
- Surges can damage interconnected electrical systems.
The consequences: Repair costs, downtimes and claims for compensation.
Protect against the risk of lightning with comprehensive solutions
Integrate coordinated measures for lightning protection, surge protection, shielding and earthing into the safety concept of your computer infrastructure. As a full-service provider, we can supply you with everything you need from a single source – from planning guides to the required products.
Choose safety. With our expertise, we protect the reliable operation, maximum availability and optimised cost-effectiveness of your data centre.
What holistic protection entails
Prevent unnecessary risks and opt for an effective protection concept with coordinated measures for
- Earthing and equipotential bonding
- External lightning protection and the shielding of buildings
- Surge protection
- Arc fault protection
Our protection concepts
Earthing and equipotential bonding
The basis for the reliable operation of all electrical systems in a data centre are functional earthing and equipotential bonding.
External lightning protection system
The external lightning protection system reliably intercepts lightning strikes and channels them in to the earthing system via the down-conductor system.
Surge Protection
Internal lightning protection measures provide comprehensive protection of the electrical and electronic systems during lightning strikes and switching operations.
Arc fault protection
Discover our arc fault prevention solutions and reliable protective equipment for people working on or near electrical installations.
Know the normative requirements
The standard EN 50600 is of primary relevance for the planning and implementation of protection measures for data centres. In relation to lightning and surge protection, it refers to IEC 62305.
Design basis for lightning and surge protection
EN 50600 is the first Europe-wide and thus transnational standard with an integrated approach providing comprehensive guidelines for the planning, construction and operation of a data centre.
It includes specifications for the planning of building installations, construction, electrical supply, air-conditioning and safety systems. The necessity of factoring in lightning protection measures is stipulated in part 2-2 "Power supply and distribution of data centre equipment and infrastructure".
Specifically, EN 50600 refers here to the entire IEC 62305 series of standards governing lightning protection. It constitutes the basis for the standard-compliant design and implementation of lightning and surge protection concepts as well as shielding measures.
IEC 62305 Part 2
Risk management
Step 1 is the risk analysis. This involves a risk assessment, including a classification into appropriate classes of LPS.
IEC 62305 Part 3
Physical damage to structures and life hazard.
In step 2, the parameters for the external lightning protection system and the implementation of planning for the external lightning protection are defined.
IEC 62305 Part 4
Protection of electrical and electronic systems
Step 3 involves the selection of individual measures for the protection of integrated electronic systems. These include, for example:
- Lightning protection zone concept
- LEMP protection measures system
- Earthing and equipotential bonding
- Shielding concept for buildings and rooms
- Cable routing and shielding
- Coordinated SPD protection
Downloads
Protecting data centres
Preventing data centre outages
Our services
We can provide support for your project from the planning to the implementation and beyond. Take advantage of our wide range of practical tools and services.
Here you will gain profound essential knowledge of the various protection components. Also online: whenever and wherever is convenient for you.
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