Solutions Buildings Data Centre

DEHN protects data centres

Data centres are the foundation of digitalisation. Whether it is social networks, medical care, media content, telecommunications or traffic control, today everything depends on a constant flow of data. The fault-free interplay of individual systems and sensitive components is a requirement for this.

Keep the data flowing

Downtimes, damage and interruptions due to lightning and surges? No access to data or even data loss? A nightmare scenario for every operator and every data user. Protect your data centre: Powerful lightning and surge protection prevents costly damage and ensures constant data flow.

How you reduce the risk

The threat posed by lightning and surges is often underestimated:

  • Fires can be started by lightning strikes.
  • Interconnected electrical systems can incur damage through surges.

The consequence: Repair costs, downtimes and claims for compensation.

Minimise risks – here's how
Integrate coordinated measures for lightning protection, surge protection, shielding and earthing in your safety concept.
Make use of a full-service provider: DEHN represents your one-stop shop.
Opt for certainty – for reliable operation, maximum availability and optimised efficiency.

icon Überspannungsschutz

Surge protection

 

Internal lightning protection measures provide comprehensive protection of the electrical and electronic systems during lightning strikes and switching operations.
Progettazione dell'impianto di terra

Earthing system, equipotential bonding

 

The basis for the reliable operation of all electrical systems in a data centre are functional earthing and equipotential bonding.
icon ACDC-Systeme

External lightning protection, shielding of buildings

 

The external lightning protection system reliably intercepts lightning strikes and channels them in to the earthing system via the down-conductor system.

Know the normative requirements

The standard DIN EN 50600 is of primary relevance for the planning and implementation of protection measures for data centres. In relation to lightning and surge protection, it refers to DIN EN 62305.

DIN EN 50600 Part 1

Is the first Europe-wide and thus transnational standard with an integrated approach providing comprehensive guidelines for the planning, construction and operation of a data centre.

DIN EN 62305 Part 2

Risk management

Step 1 is the risk analysis. This involves a risk assessment, including a classification into appropriate classes of LPS.

DIN EN 62305 Part 3

Physical damage to structures and life hazard.

In step 2, the parameters for the external lightning protection system and the implementation of planning for the external lightning protection are defined.

DIN EN 62305 Part 4

Protection of electrical and electronic systems

Step 3 involves the selection of individual measures for the protection of integrated electronic systems*.

* Examples of measures for the protection of integrated electronic systems:

  • Lightning protection zone concept
  • LEMP protection measures system
  • Earthing and equipotential bonding
  • Shielding concept for buildings and rooms
  • Cable routing and shielding
  • Coordinated surge protection

DEHNconcept planning services

Planning and implementing an integrated lightning and surge protection system professionally? That is a complex task. Make this work easier with the planning service from DEHN.

 

Details

Downloads

Brochure DS 381 Protect data centres Lightning and surge protection .pdf 2.2 MB
Protection proposal WPX050 Lightning and surge protection for data centers Avoid data center outages .pdf 2.7 MB

Help and support

We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
You can reach your contact person at [email protected].