Server Room Fire Protection Systems
How will your server infrastructure fare in the event of a fire? FireXonline offers a variety of solutions to help minimize damage and costly downtime. Whether you have only a couple servers or an entire room full, FireXonline can help you find the optimum solution to protect these valuable assets.
Rack-Mount fire protection systems
FireXonline™ sells several types of self-contained fire detection and suppression systems designed to protect a 19” rack mount server cabinets. Mounted in the top rack of the protected cabinet, the systems continuously monitor for smoke. When smoke is detected, these systems can either activate an external fire suppression system or utilize an internal system (only on select systems) which discharges a "clean agent" which won't harm sensitive electronic equipment.
Why use a rack mounted system?
- Reduced installation cost - Traditional server room fire protection systems require an engineer to build a custom system based on your particular situation. If you need to expand your IT infrastructure, you may need to have an engineer redo the entire system. Rack mounted systems are completely modular and can easily be installed by existing staff. If your infrastructure expands, there's no need to redo the entire system - just add more units.
- Reduced extinguishing agent requirements - Unlike conventional systems, which flood the entire room with fire suppressant; rack mounted fire protection systems only need to discharge enough for one rack. This dramatically reduces the cost of having the system recharged after a fire.
- Increased proximity to equipment - Rack mounted fire protection systems put the detection where it makes the most sense - as close to your critical equipment as possible. This ensures the quickest possible response in the event of a fire.
Server Rack fire protection by Redetec
Redetec fire protection units utilize either point type or high sensitivity VESDA smoke detection systems. If smoke is detected, the onboard
control systems are able to shut down ventilation fans before releasing fire extinguishing agent into the rack. The extinguishing agent can be one of a variety of products including FM200 and Pyrogen.
In addition to the standard units, Redetec also offers all-in-one rack protection systems that provide rack condition monitoring (temperature, humidity, vibration, etc) and security management in addition to the standard fire protection features. Each input has user-settable upper/lower threshold levels and alarm levels These models include a variety of monitoring interfaces including SNMP, Telnet, and web.
Resources:
- Learn more about VESDA smoke detection systems
- Learn more about Redetec fire protection systems
- How to install a Redetec fire protection system
- Demonstration of Redetec fire protection system
Server Rack fire protection by Knürr
Knürr systems utilize a patented, highly sensitive smoke aspiration system to detect even the smallest amount of smoke. This is coupled with an intelligent signal processing system that reduces the number of false alarms without compromising protection.
Features
- Up to 400 times more sensitive fire detection as conventional smoke detectors
- High protection against false alarms by fire pattern recognition
- Individual customization of response behavior
- Simple and uncomplicated assembly
- Maintenance with an interactive diagnosis without interruption of operation
- Central monitoring, remote diagnosis and remote maintenance in networking
- Optional use of two detector modules
- Optional control of an external fire extinguishing device
- Models with the optional integrated fire suppression system utilize Novec 1230 - An environmentally friendly "clean agent" that won't harm sensitive electronics.
AVTECH Room Alert
The Room Alert from AVTECH is an advanced hardware solution for computer room environment monitoring and alerting. The Room Alert system is available in several different configurations depending on your needs and can be used to monitor anything from small wiring closets to large data centers.
All models feature easy "Plug and Play" setup, a built-in web server for remote monitoring form anywhere and multiple notification methods including email, SMS, SNPP, and dial-out paging. Included internal sensors vary by model, but all models are capable of monitoring additional external sensors (not included). External sensors are available to monitor temperature, humidity, power, flood, smoke, motion, sound, light, air flow, room entry, panic buttons and more.
Resources: AVTECH website
Sea Fire "Stinger"
The Sea Fire "Stinger" provides a cost-effective alternative to expensive fire detection and suppression systems designed for server rooms. The stinger is designed to protect a small area, such as a single server cabinet. Simply mount the unit and insert the tube into the area to be protected. In the event of a fire, the tube will rupture and release the FM-200 fire suppression agent which will extinguish the fire without damaging you sensitive electronic components.