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Clean agent extinguishers — Johnson Controls

November 15, 2023

CLEANGUARD+ uses the reliable, electrically nonconductive, FK-5-1-12 agent, with characteristics that make it one of the most eco-friendly commercial clean agent fire extinguisher options available.

Choosing the most effective fire protection for data centers

Understanding the latest fire suppression technologies can help simplify selection

Dirk Laibach

Derek Sandahl

February 8, 2023

There isn’t a single fire protection solution for the entire data center. There are different fire hazards in different areas, and each fire protection technology has its advantages.

The Importance of Fire Risk Analysis for Data Centers

Creating more resilient facilities

Mark Suski

September 1, 2021

Now that the pandemic is starting to subside, many companies are looking to understand the lessons learned and ensure their IT systems are more robust and stable.

Watts to Host Customer Webinar on Improving Fire Sprinkler Safety with Backflow Prevention

Event scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15

October 7, 2020

This is the next installment in the Watts® Works℠ Engineer Webinar Series geared specifically to engineers, architects, designers, and specifiers.

Remote Monitoring System — Kidde Fire Systems

October 6, 2020

The IntelliSite remote monitoring system allows users to monitor the status of a portfolio of fire control units in real time across multiple locations via computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Cabinet Solution — DDC Cabinet Technology

July 23, 2020

DDC’s R-Series Cabinet as a rack level enclosure with onboard closed-loop cooling, adaptive suspension, security, and fire suppression.

Throwback Thursday

Data Center Fire Suppression

An overview of why and how

Jonathan Ingram

Abhay Nadgir

July 14, 2020

Data center consulting company Capitoline reports that, after IT-related issues, fire incidents are the leading cause of data center outages, and they account for the longest periods of downtime — in excess of 24 hours on average.

Firefighting for Data Centers

A tailor-made approach for the industry’s unique needs

Todd Forsythe

April 21, 2020

Detecting fires early or, ideally, before they happen, is always critical, but this is especially important for data centers.

Aspirating Fire Detection in Data Centers

Technology provides early smoke detection and streamlined testing and maintenance

Carlo Chatman

January 9, 2020

Fire is the second-leading cause of failure (after power issues), according to a 2015 Capitoline survey, and the risk is increasing as greater power densities (20-plus kW per rack) are housed in more confined spaces.

New Products

Fire Suppression from Johnson Controls

The ANSUL® Acoustic Nozzle designed for inert gas fire suppression systems.

June 8, 2018

Johnson Controls will unveil a new lineup of fire detection and suppression products at the 2018 NFPA Expo, June 11-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (booth 1507) in Las Vegas.

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