The global network of data centers is the backbone of our digital economy. But there’s an issue – with demand for AI applications soaring, the data center industry essentially doubled its power consumption last year, exceeding a whopping 400TWh. Compare that to the relatively stable 200TWhs per year the sector maintained for roughly a decade between 2010 and 2020, and the conclusion becomes crystal clear: efficiency, uptime and sustainability are more important than ever for data center operators around the world.
That’s where Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure comes in. As part of the company’s wider, visionary move to help those with new or existing data centers meet rising power demands, greater uptime requirements and intense scrutiny of sustainability efforts, the company recently announced the expansion of its DX2 SmartSensor line from its Raritan and Server Technology brands. Now, this product suite effectively stands as the most complete sensor offering for environmental and security monitoring for data center and edge applications.
“There’s a popular saying that you ‘can’t manage what you don’t measure’ and in the data center space, this is absolutely true. We’re proud to expand the DX2 SmartSensor line to be the most complete line available on the market, making it possible to measure and manage the critical components of a data center,” said Joe DeLong, VP/General Manager, Legrand’s Data, Power, and Control division. “These effective and cost-competitive sensors are incredibly easy to install and will ultimately help improve data center operations in a variety of ways including better uptime and efficiency, streamlining and consolidating efforts and making it easier to meet sustainability goals.”
The DX2 SmartSensor products include vibration, shock, dust, particle, temperature, humidity, airflow, pressure and leak detection sensors that are designed to be plug and play for Raritan and Server Technology Xerus-enabled rack power products.
For more information on the full line of DX2 SmartSensor products, visit raritan.com/smartsensor.