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Electricity is a critical commodity for Data Centers and telecommunications networks. DCI has developed a portfolio with several leading equipment manufacturers to provide power distribution and emergency backup for a variety of environments.
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The most convenient way to distribute secure electricity from UPS system to the cabinets is to use busbars, which are quick to install and allow for easy changes in power distribution without the need for extensive new cabling and installation work. The busbar system also allows you to bring measurement and monitoring to the pantographs as well as to the feeder unit.
The Starline busbar system was originally designed for Data Centers and its open channel allows flexible positioning of the tap off units during their life cycle. The unique connection mechanism allows true “Plug and Play” operation with the tap off units.
The busbars are available in several sizes, ranging from 160A to 1200A, with two different architectures. Same tap off units can be connected to different capacity busbars of the same architecture, i.e., they can be moved even from a 250A to a 400A or 800A busbar.
The tap off units are the part of the system that particularly enables customization and long life cycle with a wide range of options. We have implemented dozens of different tap off units to meet our customers’ needs.
The busbars are also suitable for Direct Current distribution at different voltages, for example 48V, or 350V to 400V. In fact, two DC distributions can be made on one 5-conductor busbar, which increases the capacity of the busbar for DC distribution. The old bar can therefore be used in the future, all that is needed is the right tap off units for DC distribution.
The final link in the power distribution chain is the PDUs located in the server cabinets. In Data Centers, the PDUs are typically connected to the power rack’s power inlets.
Customers’ needs vary widely, and we have the flexibility to provide solutions to meet each need. PDUs can be optimized for the customer in terms of all the features: what is the input capacity (3.7 kW / 7.2 kW / 11 kW / 22 kW), how many different types of plugs (C13, C19, Schuko), whether the PDU has metering, whether the PDU is switchable (remote controlled) and so on.
We also offer PDUs for Direct Current distribution.
Traditionally, reliable 48V DC power supply with battery backup has been used for telecommunications, especially in carrier networks.
Due to ever-increasing power demands, there is a move to higher voltages, typically 350V-380V. This can lead to significant savings in cabling costs by significantly reducing the cross-sectional area of expensive copper cables. This is also an environmental benefit.
Our portfolio includes modular 380 VDC UPS systems, with battery backup sized to suit the specific application.
380VDC systems offer significant savings in energy costs compared to AC systems. Renewable energy sources such as solar energy can be integrated into DC systems in the most cost-effective way.
After all, all servers, switches, and routers need Direct Current. The question is where to do the AC/DC conversion.
In Data Centers and other important equipment rooms, there is always a need to ensure power supply.
A UPS system can be used to filter out electricity impurities and ensure power supply from batteries. Because batteries take up a fair amount of space and cost a fair amount of money, they cannot be used for very long backup times. Typically, they range from minutes to a few hours, depending on the site and its criticality, as well as other backup solutions.
Our range includes both 1-phase and 3-phase UPS systems for a variety of applications. For 3-phase systems, we recommend modular high availability systems.
Often, a Data Center or other critical equipment room or building, such as a hospital, will also need to be secured in terms of power distribution in case of possible longer term power supply problems. The solution to this need is generators, which can be built into the property, or in separate and possibly portable container solutions.
Our range includes generator solutions of all sizes, from a few dozen kilowatts up to the megawatt class.
DCI-Solutions Ltd
Business ID 2510256-4
Sinikalliontie 3 B 1
02630 Espoo