Effective Lightning Protection for Data Centers
Lightning Defense for Uninterrupted Data Center Operations
Lightning Protection Strategies for Data Centers
Data centers face multiple lightning related threats ranging from direct strikes, power outages, and ground transients from nearby strikes or those occurring up to a mile or more away. Our lightning defense systems for data centers prevent disruptions to your operations and help safeguard your critical data and infrastructure from potential hazards.
Demand for data processing and storage is accelerating at a rapid pace. In addition to a growing population and more people using cloud applications, AI is having a major impact. Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could drive a 160% increase in data center power demand by 2030, boosting the sector’s share to 3-4% of total electric consumption. McKinsey estimates data center capacity will increase by 33% annually, on average.
Data centers face multiple threats from both direct and indirect lightning strikes.
AFCOM, the professional association for data center and IT professionals, reported in a Leaders Lab white paper that “If you’re a tier 1 provider and your remote location supports several users, you need to have lightning protection.” The paper cited lightning was suspected as the primary cause of a fire at an AT&T data center in North Texas that cut off internet and television services to customers in Dallas for several hours.
Our comprehensive lightning protection systems and lightning avoidance systems are engineered specifically to solve lightning risks faced by data center operators, to keep you running through the storm.
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Risk Assessment
Identify and Quantify VulnerabilitiesLEC’S detailed site surveys include an in-depth review of your data center’s physical properties—from structural materials, building shapes and layout, and dimensions to environmental conditions and soil composition. We identify vulnerable equipment and assess the quantitative and qualitative costs of potential lightning-induced interruptions.
Lightning Protection Strategy
Customized Strategies for Maximum ProtectionOur comprehensive assessment maps your facility’s risk zones that informs a detailed visual representation highlighting areas of high strike probability, zones requiring protection, and potential paths for lightning-induced currents.
Lightning Risks for Data Centers
We understand that every facility’s lightning risk profile is unique, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution. Our consultants collaborate with you to assess your specific risks and develop a lightning defense strategy using one or more of our proven products.
Equipment particularly vulnerable to lightning-related risks include:
Equipment particularly vulnerable to lightning-related risks include:
- Power Infrastructure
- Transformers
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies
- Backup Generators
- Switchgear
- Breaker Panels
- IT and Networking Equipment
- Servers & Storage Arrays
- Network Switches
- Routers and Firewalls
- Patch Panels
- Structured Cabling Systems
- Telecom & Fiber Interfaces
- Fiber-to-Ethernet Media Converters
- Phone Systems and PBX Gateways
- External and Perimeter Equipment
- HVAC Units and Cooling Towers
- Lightning Rods and Air Terminals
- Access Control & Security Cameras
- Monitoring and Control Systems
- Building Management Systems
- SCADA and Remote Monitoring Systems
