Data Center Fire Suppression: FM-200 vs. Novec 1230 vs. Inert Gas (2026)
Fire accounts for only about 3% of significant data center outages — but when one goes uncontained, the damage is […]
MEP- (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing)
MEP systems — mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — form the physical infrastructure that keeps a data center running: power distribution, HVAC and cooling loops, fire suppression, and water systems. This section covers the engineering considerations behind MEP design and how these systems are evolving to support higher-density, higher-efficiency facilities.
📊The Invisible Threat: Managing Humidity and Airborne Contaminants in Hyperscale Data Center MEP Design
Executive Summary Humidity and airborne contaminants represent invisible yet potent threats to hyperscale data centers. A failure to manage these