Energy-efficient Data Center Systems
i/o Data Centers' facilities are designed, built and operated to
be highly reliable and efficient. Our green data
centers incorporate a number of high-efficiency systems
and techniques to minimize energy consumption including:
- Air-handling: High-efficiency Computer Room
Air Handler (CRAH) units provide pressurized air to an underfloor
plenum. Perforated raised floor tiles allow for cool air to flow
directly to the areas where it is needed. This targeted delivery of
cool air uses variable speed fans instead of conventional "on/off"
fans, which reduces energy consumption.
- Thermal Storage: i/o Data Centers produces ice
at night-when energy usage and costs are at their lowest-then
stores it for use during the day. This approach relies on simple
phase transition (i.e. ice into water) to chill water, which
reduces energy consumption, especially during peak demand.
- Ultrasonic Humidification: Instead of using
heat to boil water and create humidity, our green data
centers use ultrasonic humidification systems. These
systems require much less energy to operate and do not waste water
or add heat to the data center space. As a result, we are able to
provide more reliable levels of humidity and significantly reduce
our energy consumption.
- Lighting: Light-emitting diodes (LED)
illuminate large areas of our data center and motion-activated
Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) limit energy consumption in
non-critical areas. Given that our facilities enjoy 300+ days of
sunshine each year, we leverage a passive, free source of light to
reduce our need for artificial illumination.
Innovative Colocation Solutions Maximize Energy Efficiency
i/o Data Centers has designed and built a patent-pending high-density colocation
ThermoCabinet®, which is sealed to
optimize energy efficiency. Cool air is delivered to the front
of the cabinet and hot air exhaust is vented into a chimney in the
back. This sealed design minimizes the volume of air that needs to
be cooled and maximizes thermal efficiency.
Green Data Center Design Provides Cost Savings
By reducing the amount of energy consumed throughout our data
centers, especially during peak demand hours, we are able to
recognize significant cost savings. These savings allow us to
provide more affordable data center solutions.
