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coloured differently according to
the incoming power source, which
helps Zenium to simplify operation
and maintenance on-site.
For reliable power distribution,
the containers were equipped with
Eaton’s Power Xpert FMX medium
voltage switchgear, which provides
reliable power protection, metering
and distribution of electrical
energy using only environmentally
friendly technology and materials.
To further accelerate the project,
the switchgear also featured
software logic to enable control
algorithms to be developed during
the construction process.
Safety first
As the containers are built to a
compact footprint, the challenge
for Eaton was to ensure that
safety was enhanced as much as
possible. In normal switchgear,
gases caused by an internal arc
are guided out by means of an
extra arc duct. This requires extra
space, additional building costs
and is limited as to where it can be
located. In contrast, Eaton’s Power
Xpert FMX switchgear, features
an integrated arc channel, with
absorber, to help mitigate the
impact of arc events. This frees up
where it can be placed, making it
an optimum and safe choice for
tight spaces.
Alongside this, Eaton’s Power
Xpert 9395P backup power
systems were deployed for
protection of the critical loads
within the data halls. All the
9395P’s critical components
employ redundant designs with
control technology that provides
advance warning of potential
component failures to reduce
unexpected outages.
The 9395Ps further simplify
containment design by integrating
airflow management and internal
cooling fans. The units can also
reduce the heat emitted from their
electrical cables by up to 33%,
while redundancy in the power
supply logic unit and cooling fans
eliminates the need for additional
wiring and cooling systems. The
inherent cooling capabilities make
Eaton’s backup power systems
highly efficient and contribute
to an ultra-low PUE, providing
cost savings to Zenium that it can
extend to its customers.
“We design all our data centres
for improved operation at higher
internal and external temperatures
to reduce mechanical cooling
requirements, energy consumption
and overall cost for customers,”
explained Mike. “The inherent
airflow management capabilities
of Eaton’s backup power systems
paired with one of the highest
temperature operating ranges
in the industry compounded to
greatly reduce the cost of running a
large data centre.”
The containers
arrived factory
painted to
conform to
Zenium’s colour
coded site
Scalable space saving
To help Zenium and its customers
easily accommodate future
requirements, the 9395Ps are
engineered with internal scalability
modules. This technology enables
the company to adapt to future
changes in load demands and
meet new requirements for higher
reliability without requiring the
purchase of additional backup
power system components.
The factory-
designed and
integrated units
arrived fully
system-tested,
requiring minimal
assembly on-site
By using Eaton’s containerised
power distribution units, Zenium
was able to preserve valuable
data centre floor space while
accelerating its project timeline
through factory testing and
simplified assembly upon
delivery. And looking to the
future, Zenium can quickly
and easily expand its power
protection system with inherent
scalability while maintaining the
health of each backup power
system with assistance from
Eaton service technicians.
“With Eaton’s help, we’ve
created a data centre environment
that can truly address each
one of our customers’ unique
requirements while pushing
the boundaries of energy
efficiency and reliability,” said
Mike Venables. “It sounds like a
simple task, but it isn’t typically
accomplished with as much grace
as we’ve managed with Eaton.”
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