Variable Frequency Drives
IO uses variable frequency chillers, pumps, cooling towers and air handlers to reduce energy consumption. By using only the power necessary to keep equipment running at optimal levels, IO is able to operate energy-efficient data centers.
Ultrasonic Humidifcation
Instead of using steam canisters or infrared type humidifiers, which consume a lot of energy and create waste heat, IO uses ultrasonic humidification, a system that uses high-frequency electronic signals to break water surface tension and dissipate cool water vapor into the air. This system uses 93% less energy and contributes to a more efficient data center.
LED Lighting
IO has replaced many high intensity discharge (HID) light fixtures with motion-activated light emitting diodes (LED) as part of an ongoing effort to remove ambient heat from the data center and reduce energy consumption. LEDs emit less heat and are reported to be 45-50% more energy efficient than comparable HID fixtures. In addition, LED lights last longer, which means lower replacement costs.
Sealed Cabinets
The IO Engineering team has designed a patent-pending high-density colocation ThermoCabinet® that optimizes data center energy efficiency by separating cold air intake from hot air exhaust. By minimizing the volume of air that needs to be cooled, energy consumption is reduced.
