Data centers are an essential part of modern computing infrastructures with a growing number of organizations turning to them for cloud solutions, compliance assurances, and colocation services. But with so many new data centers popping up across the country, it’s important to remember the harsh realities of power consumption.

Both large and small data centers use a lot of power even with new innovative developments in sustainable energy. In fact, the power density of a data center is 100 times more than that of a large commercial office building. This not only takes a toll on the environment but it also takes a toll on those running these data centers. Fortunately, there are a few key ways you can improve your data center’s energy efficiency:

  1. Work with the right provider. The business partnerships you make when running your data center are important because they can help you reduce your energy expenditure and boost productivity. The partnership you want to think most about when it comes to energy efficiency is the partnership you have with your data center solutions provider. When you choose the right data center solutions provider, you ensure that your business has the reliability and availability it needs while also driving down PUE.
  2. Use hot and cold aisle containment systems. Hot and cold containment systems are essential for proper data center environmental control. Containment systems can help to reduce energy consumption while simultaneously increasing the capacity of your existing cooling systems. These containment systems are the backbone of data center maintenance and are what helps you keep your data center from overheating and driving up energy costs.
  3. Use the right UPS system. Uninterrupted power supply systems are technology equipment meant to provide emergency power to your data center when its main power source fails or when the voltage drops or rises to a level that’s unsuitable. UPS systems give a long enough run-time for orderly, efficient, and proper safe shut-downs. But you need to make sure that you’re investing in the right UPS system. Schneider UPS systems have built-in peak demand reduction capabilities that can save up to 40% of your energy bills.

Looking for the right data center solutions provider? LDP Associates has the experienced data center maintenance services you need to keep your center running efficiently. For more information about our data center solutions such as our data center installations and data center management software, contact LDP Associates today.