5 Essential Products for Data Center Continuity During Emergencies
In a data center, any interruption can lead to significant data and financial losses. That’s why having contingency products is crucial to maintaining uninterrupted operations. Here are the 5 essential elements that every data center should have in stock to handle emergencies.
1. UPS and Backup Batteries
Power outages can be devastating for critical systems. A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) provides temporary power to prevent abrupt shutdowns and server damage. Having backup batteries is essential to extend uptime until the main power supply is restored.
Tip: Choose scalable UPS systems with remote monitoring to detect failures before they occur.
2. Spare Servers and Components
In the event of hardware failure, having spare parts can prevent prolonged downtime. Key components include:
✅ SSD and HDD drives for storage
✅ RAM memory compatible with existing servers
✅ Power supplies and network cards
Keeping these spare parts on hand reduces downtime and improves system recovery efficiency.
3. Emergency Cooling System
Overheating is one of the biggest threats to a data center. To prevent it, you should have:
• Portable fans and backup air conditioning systems
• Temperature sensors with real-time alerts
• Redundant cooling systems
Key fact: A 5°C (9°F) increase in server temperature can shorten its lifespan by up to 50%.
4. Cables and Connectivity Accessories
A connectivity failure can be just as harmful as a power outage. Keeping these items in stock ensures your network remains operational:
✔ Cat6 or higher network cables
✔ Fiber optic cables and spare transceivers
✔ Additional switches and routers
Investing in high-quality materials reduces interference and enhances data center performance.
5. Fire Extinguishers and Fire Suppression Systems
A fire in a data center can destroy critical infrastructure in minutes. To prevent this, it’s essential to have:
🔥 CO2 fire extinguishers, ideal for electrical fires
🔥 Smoke and temperature sensors
🔥 Fire suppression systems with non-corrosive agents
Reminder: Traditional water or foam extinguishers can damage servers.
Ensure Your Data Center’s Operational Continuity with DABERGY INC
At DABERGY INC, we provide the essential equipment to guarantee your data center’s operational continuity during emergencies.
We offer IBM Power servers, storage solutions, backup units (UPS), power supplies, hard drives, network cards, memory modules, and other key spare parts, both new and refurbished. Based in Miami, we ship to Latin America and worldwide.
Need to equip your infrastructure to ensure seamless operation? Contact us, and we’ll get it for you!