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Infrared Data Center Surveys
Uptime or “availability” at data centers is an absolutely necessity. A loss in power to a data center can cost the owner millions, literally. Any facility that manages critical data cannot afford any downtime due to electrical failure. It is essential that any electro-mechanical equipment be inspected and maintained to ensure reliability. Information Technology personnel aim for 99.999% uptime for any electrical system. A loss of power to a critical data center will potentially cost millions of dollars in lost revenue. Vital power, cooling, and support systems must be running smoothly at all times to prevent information and profit loss.
Gratton Infrared utilizes the latest infrared technology to ensure that all vital systems are operating properly.
In the commercial world, the economic impact of downtime at data centers is staggering. Predictive maintenance, particularly infrared surveys, can markedly affect the return on investment by increasing reliability of equipment and consistent availability. IT centers are continually searching for ways to increase server operations and this requires efficient cooling systems to prevent dangerous overheating of equipment.
To achieve five nines availability, it is essential that competent IR testing be performed on all electrical and mechanical systems in conjunction with other testing and in cooperation with management and maintenance personnel. If you maintain an office building, manufacturing facility or any other type of facility where uptime is important, you should take time to follow what is happening with data centers, as they are among the most mission critical of all operations.
Data Center Downtime Losses
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Industry Sector
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$ Revenue / hour
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| Energy |
2,818,000 |
| Telecom |
2,066,000 |
| Manufacturing |
1,611,000 |
| Finance |
1,495,000 |
| Information Technology |
1,344,000 |
| Insurance |
1,202,000 |
| Retail |
1,107,000 |
Source: Meta Group
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