The 5 S’s of the Modern Data Centre

SILENCE: Controlling acoustic impact

Server equipment generates significant noise that can impact both internal working environments and surrounding areas. Acoustic solutions don't just address regulatory compliance – they create better workspaces for staff and reduce environmental impact.

Our acoustic ventilation with sound-absorbing materials can dramatically reduce noise pollution. Heavy server equipment and generators produce considerable noise and humming, necessitating sound barriers that don't overly restrict airflow.

Our DucoWall acoustic louvre walls and sound-attenuating louvre grilles are designed to combat noise nuisance by limiting sound transmission while allowing maximum airflow over the equipment inside.

SECURITY: Protection without compromise

Data centres house valuable equipment and even more valuable data, making security paramount. The ideal solutions provide physical protection without impeding essential ventilation.

Intruder-resistant products with RC2 classification, tested and certified according to European standards (EN1627 & NEN 5096C+2) offer proven protection against potential threats. These products are designed to conceal valuable equipment from view while maintaining airflow, reducing visual cues to potential intruders.

• Weather resistance - W130HP Class A performance
  
  
• Intruder resistance - patented security solution with RC2 classification, tested and certified according to European standards (EN1627 & NEN 5096C+2)
  
  
• Sound attenuation - Single and double louvre options available for sound reduction

 

 

SCREENING: Privacy and Aesthetics

Visual screening serves dual purposes: protecting sensitive operations from prying eyes and improving the aesthetic appeal of what would otherwise be utilitarian structures.

DucoDoor provides access to technical and server rooms without drawing undue attention. The louvre design integrates seamlessly with louvre walls or screens. Our patented and innovative intruder-resistant solution enhances security and protects open plant installations from prying eyes.

SOLAR SHADING: Thermal Management

Controlling solar gain is a critical aspect of data centre thermal management. By minimising heat penetration through windows and entrances, solar shading directly impacts cooling requirements.

Well-specified solar shading systems reduce cooling loads during hot weather, delivering ongoing energy savings. By choosing solar-control louvres with sound-attenuating material on the inside, you achieve two benefits with a single solution.

SYSTEMS: Natural and Intensive Ventilation

Perhaps the most fundamental requirement for data centres is effective ventilation to maintain consistent temperatures despite significant internal heat generation. Intensive ventilation can provide high airflow rates while consuming minimal energy.

• Weather-resistant continuous louvre wall systems (DucoWall)
• Night cooling (DucoGrille NightVent ventilation hatch)
• Dampers (DucoGrille Close)
• Transfer grilles for doors and walls
• Roof turrets to conceal ventilators
• Sound-attenuating and self-regulating window vents

An integrated approach for success

The most successful data centre designs address these five pillars holistically rather than in isolation. By selecting systems that complement each other, projects achieve optimal outcomes with greater efficiency.

DUCO provides certified, high-performance products that fulfil multiple data centre requirements simultaneously. By focusing on quality and performance across all five pillars, data centre designers can create facilities that are not just functional, but exceptional.

A comprehensive approach to sound control, security, visual screening, thermal management, and ventilation delivers better performance, enhanced security, improved aesthetics, and greater energy efficiency in modern data centres.

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