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Daxten provides comprehensive power solutions to optimise resources, energy usage and

efficiency in your data centre while ensuring reliable and flexible power supply at room, rack and

IT equipment level. Furthermore, we provide you with innovative and field-proven tools for monitoring power. By using these tools,

you have access to all power parameters, energy consumption readings and PUE reports in real-time and at your fingertips. In

addition to power monitoring, environmental monitoring adds temperature, humidity, air pressure, airflow and many more data

sets to your data centre overview. To control, manage and visualise all the power and environmental assets and data, we also offer

DCIM solutions that give you an overview of your data centre at a glance.

1. Best Practice: Power Distribution via Track BusbarMaximum availability, flexibility and reliability for the electrification of server cabinets

In mission critical DC environments the reliability and availability of the productive IT hardware are the pillars of success.

Modular, scalable and redundant power distribution is essential to achieve TIER I to IV classification. STARLINE track busway

provides reliable 100, 225, 250, 400 and 800 amp busbar that can be installed overhead or under the raised floor. Mounting

power tap offs takes only a few seconds by inserting the twist-and-lock plug into the busbar and rotating it 90 degrees at any

location along the track. Power cables can then be connected directly to the tap offs allowing for immediate power to new racks.

STARLINE TRACK BUSWAY HIGHLIGHTS:

» Modular continuous access track busbar system

» Up to 800 Amps and 415 Volts

» No cabling required

» Easily reconfigurable

» Lower TCO than traditional PDU and cable solutions

STARLINE TAP-OFF HIGHLIGHTS:

» Tap-Offs with 16, 32, 63 Amps

» Customised versions upon request

» Easy installation via twist-and-lock connector

» Rack connections via drop cord or receptacles

» Integrated circuit breakers for all power designs

Wire-free power monitoring for individual servers, tap-off or busbar level is available from Packet Power.

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2. Best Practice: Cabinet Power with intelligent PDUs Reliable power supply for servers and network components at rack level

To power and monitor active hardware in data centre cabinets we offer iPDUs (intelligent PDUs) with outlet monitoring, various

levels of security and fuse protection features. Depending on the model, the iPDUs are accessible via the serial port, TCP/IP, web

browser or wirelessly and integrate power and monitoring functions. Together with vendor specific management applications or

third party DCIM or BMS systems, there are limitless ways to manage, monitor and control power in the data centre.

PDU HIGHLIGHTS (MANUFACTURER AND MODEL DEPENDENT):

» PDUs available with 8, 16, and 32 Amps (further options upon request)

» Single or three phase options – 1, 4, 8, 16, 24 or more power outlets

» Integrated power monitoring capabilities

» Threshold settings, SNMP traps and alerts

» Remote power off/on

» Sensor ports for environmental monitoring

» Support for third-party DCIM and BMS tools

Option: On-demand custom PDUsCustom designed PDUs that meet your exact day to day power needs

In the case of customers having special requirements for their PDUs, customisation is a very good option to get a product that

fits perfectly into their individual IT or DC environment. The choice is up to the customer, e.g. how many outlets, which voltage,

amperage, type of circuit breaker, power and environmental monitoring capabilities and/or colours are required.

CUSTOM DESIGNED PDU HIGHLIGHTS:

» Choice of number of power outlets

» Available as single or three phase versions

» Available with 8, 16, 32 or 63 Amps

» Optional: power and environmental monitoring capabilities

» Different colours available

» Mounting options: horizontal (requires U space) or vertical (0U)

» Optional: zLock Dual IEC Locking Cable

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We partner with market leader PDU manufacturers Dataprobe, Geist, Raritan and Server Technology, to offer the best solution for your needs.

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3. Best Practice: Secure Power to Device Connections Prevention of downtime with dual sided IEC locking power cables

The zLock dual sided locking cables simply replace existing

power cables. All connected IT devices are well protected

against accidental and vibration disconnects and the resulting

power supply disruptions, downtime and equipment damage.

ZLOCK DUAL LOCKING POWER CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:

» Unique power cable that locks both ends

» Locks automatically (C13) and via twist lock (C14)

» Requires no vendor specific mating plug or receptacle

» Prevents power cables from being dislodged

» Increases the reliability of power distribution

» Available in C13 to C14, C15 to C14 and C19 to C20

» Choice of different colours and lengths

4. Best Practice: Redundancy for Single Power DevicesMicro Automatic Transfer Switches add fail-safe power to any IT component

Reliable power for network devices and servers is a vital part in ensuring uptime in any data centre. For IT equipment with single

power supplies, the micro ATS is essential in creating redundancy by providing power from two different sources. Without transfer

switches, any power interruption can cause failures and downtime. Not only does the μATS test the power supply, but also the

incoming voltage. If incoming power is interrupted or if over or under voltage is detected, the source is switched from A to B

preventing failures and keeping the IT equipment up and running.

MICRO AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES HIGHLIGHTS:

» 1, 2 or 3 port versions

» Requires 0U rack space

» Supports 8 Amps for 208 to 240 Volts

» Switches from power feed A to B within 9 and 11ms

» Phases do not need to be aligned

» Protects against over and under voltage

» Virtual circuit breaker with audio alarm


The zLock power cords are also available as versions with a single sided locking mechanism.

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A and B power sources do not need to be synchronised and switch well within CBEMA curve recommendations.

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5. Best Practice: Capacity Expansion via Micro DCs Smallest and most cost-effective form factor for on demand DC expansion

Mobile and modular Micro Data Centres (MDC) from Elliptical

Mobile Solutions are self-enclosed, rack based data centres

with up to 42U space for integrating any type of IT equipment.

Depending on the MDC model, a closed air or water cooling

loop and optional free cooling capabilities are available. As the

MDC form factor is smaller than containerised data centres,

capacity can be extended only when needed and located in

areas that cannot be converted into a full server room. This

leads to dramatic cost-savings and faster installation time.

EMS MICRO DATA CENTRES HIGHLIGHTS:

» Closed cooling loop for IT loads (up to 2.5, 6, 12, 20 or 80 kW)

» NEMA 4 (IP56) or NEMA 12 (IP52) protection

» Mobile or rack-based enclosure

» Easy to deploy, setup and relocate

» Shock and vibration isolation protects equipment from damage

» Versions for indoor and outdoor usage available

» Optional upgrades depending on model

6. Best Practice: Monitor Areas Susceptible to LeaksLeak Detection prevents water damage with catastrophic results in data centres

Water leaks pose a huge potential danger in data centres and are one of the main causes of long-term failures of devices and

systems. They can also cause technical and structure damage that can be very expensive to fix. Before the threat of even the

smallest leak becomes acute and leads to serious risks, the leak first has to be pinpointed and remedied. A SeaHawk leak detection

solution represents an effective way of handling this problem.

SEAHAWK LEAK DETECTION HIGHLIGHTS:

» Reliable detection of water leaks or other liquids

» Alerts by SNMP or email depending on model

» Spot detectors to monitor a confined zone

» Sensing cables to monitor areas susceptible to leaks

» Zone controllers generate alarms

» Remote controllers pinpoint the exact location of leaks

» Controller can be integrated into DCIM or BMS

» Communication via SNMP, Modbus, BACnet or N2



7. Best Practice: Centralised Power & Environmental MonitoringIncrease resource utilisation, reliability and improve efficiency though monitoring

For data centre and facility managers it is essential to ensure the most efficient usage of existing power and cooling capacities.

To achieve optimal utilisation, regular monitoring of power and environmental parameters is critical. Monitoring data allows

you to identify, analyse and resolve energy, thermal and reliability weaknesses while increasing the PUE in your data centre.

Our comprehensive monitoring solutions enable you to centrally control and manage several hundred environmental sensors

(e.g. for temperature, humidity, dew point and airflow) and energy parameters like Volts, Amperes, kW, kWh, kVA, phase angle

and total current for any cabinet, PDU or single IT device. All data points are accessible via serial, TCP/IP, wireless connection or

via remote software.

PACKET POWER WIRE-FREE-MONITORING HIGHLIGHTS:

SMART POWER CABLES

» Easily attaches to IT equipment, PDUs and busway plug-ins

» Support for IEC, NEMA, Hubbell, Russell Stoll and other connectors

» 1 or 3 phases with 120 and 208-240 Volts for 10 up to 100 A

» Data collection: V, A, W, power consumption, power factor and peak

» Compatible with GUIs from different vendors

» Wireless communications designed for data centres

» Options for integration into busway plug-ins and other devices

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR

» Easily collect temperature and humidity data

» Supports hundreds of measurement points

» Wireless data transfer to SNMP or Modbus gateway

» Real-time comparison of set point and actual values

» Detects different temperature zones at rack level

GATEWAY

» Data consolidation for up to 300 monitoring units per gateway

» Wireless-to-SNMP or Modbus Gateway

» Transfers power and environmental data to DCIM solutions

» Complete monitoring with only 2 IP addresses

EMX ENERGY PORTAL

» Management tool for all wire-free monitoring units

» Manages thousands of monitoring points

» Captures, analyses and reports power and environmental data

» Displays power values, temperature, humidity and differential pressure

» Dynamic charts and diagrams show power and environmental values

» Trend reports on power use, electricity costs and CO2 emissions

» Access via (local) software, web and/or cloud service


8. Best Practice: DCIM Management, Monitoring & Visualisation Complete asset, load and capacity management for data centres

Data Centre Infrastructure Management solutions give you the graphical overview of your complete data centre infrastructure

including power, cooling, asset and space capacity. You can proactively monitor and manage power and environmental conditions

at the facility, server room, rack and single device level. In addition, components such as UPS, CRAC units, chillers and other DC

equipment can also be included. Real-time status or trend reports for energy consumption, power usage effectiveness (PUE) and

environmental parameters are clearly displayed in your customisable DCIM system.

DCIM SOLUTION HIGHLIGHTS:

» Visualisation and asset management of the complete infrastructure

» Capacity management through power and environmental monitoring

» Real-time and trend reports for the load, power consumption and PUE

» Thermal views at rack levels

» Alert management and notifications

» Multi-user and multi-location integration

» Supports BMS and NMS systems

Daxten has been an official endorser of the EU Code of Conduct for Data Centre Efficiency since 2009.

The DCIM solutions support SNMP, TCP/ IP, Modbus, BACnet, I /O, oBIX and Niagara protocols to name a few.

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