Downtime, damage, and interruptions due to lightning and surges? No access to data or even data loss? This is a nightmare scenario for every operator and every data user.
Data centers are the foundation of digitalization. Today, everything depends on a constant data flow, whether it is social networks, medical care, media content, telecommunications, or traffic control. The fault-free interplay of individual systems and sensitive components is now a necessity.
Let’s grasp the enormity of the issue: a lightning strike on a data center unleashes tens of thousands of amps and millions of volts, surging through all available paths in search of ground. Even a fraction of this current entering a processor can corrupt a calculation, fry a circuit, or annihilate an entire server. The potential devastation is immense, underscoring the critical need for robust lightning protection.
In addition, lightning's capricious whims can spark fires, destroy structural elements, knock out vital systems such as cooling, power, and security, and even take an entire server farm offline. Lightning protection design systems are paramount in data centers and in the communication sector.
Consider this: Lightning strikes, though seemingly rare, have caused significant service disruptions for major companies. Amazon (2009), NaviSite (2010), Google and Fujitsu (2015), AT&T and Microsoft (2018) all experienced long-term service outages, fires, destruction of expensive equipment, and loss of customer data. These are not isolated incidents but stark reminders of the potential impact of lightning on data centers.
A data center lightning protection design should be considered from the ground up: you need to consider reducing the risks right from the beginning of the site's construction. The first step of this stage would be to avoid constructing your data center in a popular lightning spot. Still, unfortunately, the meteorological phenomenon is not predictable to the point of being sure that any place is “safe.” The advice of a lightning protection specialist is also essential. With him, you can create a map and quantify your lightning protection needs.
Rest assured, the equipment we deploy is designed to safeguard the sensitive needs of data centers and servers. As manufacturers and patent holders of the Dissipation Array System, we offer an effective lightning protection design system. Operating on Charge Transfer Technology, it is both cost-effective and secure, providing you with the peace of mind you need.
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