Indian datacentre owner and operator CtrlS Datacenters, has launched its 1000-rack new pad at its Mumbai Datacentre. The new generation pad incorporates several ‘firsts’ in terms of infrastructure features:
CtrlS has introduced a multi-zone gas based Fire Suppression System (FM-200), which operates through a selector-valve mechanism. This not only enhances the efficiency levels, but takes security provisions to an entirely different level by granting the system N+N redundancy.
The new pad also boasts of augmented infrastructure features such as the raised floor UDL (an increase from 1500 kgs per sq m to 1800 kgs per sq m), an example of technology leveraged for better strength and locking mechanism. The enhanced floor height from 900 mm to 1000 mm brings allows supporting high-density server racks. A significant highlight is the uni-structured grid in the datacentre ceiling.
For the first time, the new pad makes use of PDU’s in a unique zigzag winding arrangement with K-13 for better harmonic cancellation. Arranged in this manner, the PDUs optimize efficiency with lower, no-load losses along with the soft starter arrangement to avoid in-rush current on upstream networks or UPS.
An additional ‘Meet Me’ room has been added in the new pad which increases the redundancy of the rooms from N+N to 2N + 1. Incidentally, CtrlS has made provision for higher efficiency treated fresh air systems across all its datacentres.
