Inside a Modern Data Center: A Comprehensive Tour of Power and Cooling Systems

🔌The centrifugal UPS in the data center can switch from total loss of municipal power to UPS power in just 16 seconds.

🔋The diesel generators provide self-sufficiency for the facility and range in size from 500KW to 2.3 megawatts.

❄️The cooling systems use centrifugal chillers, pumps, and cold water tanks to maintain optimal temperatures for the equipment.

🛠️The power and cooling systems require regular maintenance and calibration to ensure efficient and reliable operation.

🌡️The data center's cooling systems use cold water to transfer heat from the equipment, reducing power consumption during peak times.

How long does it take for the data center to switch to UPS power?

—The centrifugal UPS in the data center can switch from total loss of municipal power to UPS power in just 16 seconds.

What is the range of the diesel generators' capacity?

—The diesel generators in the data center range in size from 500KW to 2.3 megawatts.

How do the cooling systems maintain optimal temperatures for the equipment?

—The cooling systems in the data center use centrifugal chillers, pumps, and cold water tanks to transfer heat from the equipment and maintain optimal temperatures.

What maintenance is required for the power and cooling systems?

—The power and cooling systems in the data center require regular maintenance, calibration, and certification by the on-site team. The equipment is designed to be easy to service and has redundant components to ensure continuous operation.

How do the cooling systems reduce power consumption during peak times?

—The data center's cooling systems use cold water stored in million-gallon tanks to cool down during off-peak periods. This cold water is then used during peak times to lower power consumption.

00:00The video begins with the narrator mentioning his previous video about an abandoned data center.

00:05The narrator explains how he received the opportunity to tour a modern data center after the previous video caught the attention of the data center management.

00:30The tour starts in the centrifugal UPS room, where the narrator learns about the fast-switching capability of the UPS from municipal power to UPS power in just 16 seconds.

01:30The narrator explores the diesel generator room, which provides self-sufficiency for the data center and has redundant components for continuous operation.

08:00The tour moves to the cooling systems area, featuring centrifugal chillers, pumps, and cold water tanks for optimal temperature control. The narrator highlights the use of cold water to reduce power consumption during peak times.

10:00The video concludes with a discussion on the maintenance and certification required for the power and cooling systems in the data center.