EPI Data Centre CDCP Reddit Questions

According to the CDCP® Preparation Guide, smoke detectors are the most common type of fire detection devices used in data centers, as they can detect a fire in its early stages and provide early warning to the occupants and authorities. Smoke detectors can be either spot-type or air-aspirating, depending on the design and goals of the data center. Spot-type detectors are inexpensive and simple, but may cause activation delay and false alarms. Air-aspirating detectors are more sensitive and reliable, but may require more maintenance and installation costs. Both types of detectors should be installed in accordance with the relevant standards and codes, such as NFPA 72 and EN 54.

References: CDCP® Preparation Guide, page 30-31. Evaluating Fire Detection Options For Data Centers. Fire Detection and Suppression Systems in a Data Center.

The current recommended temperature for ICT equipment as described in the ASHRAE TC 9.9 guideline is 18-27 C (64.4 - 80.6°F). This is the recommended range for the dry-bulb temperature at the inlet of the servers, which is the most critical parameter for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of the ICT equipment. The recommended range is based on the thermal specifications of the majority of the ICT equipment in the market, as well as the energy efficiency and environmental considerations of the data centre cooling systems. The recommended range is suitable for Classes A1 to A4 of the ASHRAE thermal guideline classes, which cover different types and generations of ICT equipment.

References:

1: 2021 Equipment Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments - ASHRAE2, page 1, Table 2.1 3: ASHRAE TC9.9 Data Center Power Equipment Thermal Guidelines and Best Practices4, page 10, section 2.1 5: Does your Data Center Follow ASHRAE TC 9.9 Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments?6, page 1, section 1