White paper: Fire protection in data centers

Fire protection in data centers with a particular focus on aspirating smoke detectors and dry extinguishing.

Data centers handle massive amounts of digital data globally, and outages have dire financial and reputational effects. To minimize fire risks, early detection is crucial. Aspirating smoke detectors can identify fires before visible smoke appears, allowing staff to shut down the system to avoid using an extinguishing agent. Should extinguishing become necessary, dry extinguishing systems offer the fastest return to normal operations.

This document focuses on early detection and dry extinguishing, looking in detail at aspirating smoke detectors.

Key learnings from this white paper:

- Get a thorough overview of fire protection concepts and understanding of fire hazards in data centers

- Gain insights into trends and fire safety challenges in data centers, e.g. to avoid downtime and increase sustainability

- Identify the appropriate fire protection concept and products to effectively manage risks in your data center