IT Rooms
High-Pressure Water Mist Provides Reliable Protection for Server Rooms
High-Pressure Water Mist Provides Reliable Protection for Server Rooms
Effective fire protection is essential for server rooms, as even a small fire can cause considerable damage. Fire risks typically arise from defective cooling systems, short circuits or inadequate heat dissipation. If a fire breaks out, there is a risk of data loss and significant damage to valuable server equipment. Downtime can lead to serious operational disruption.
of the water volume used by traditional sprinklers is needed by high-pressure water mist systems – drastically reducing water demand and damage.
of water damage can be avoided by using high-pressure water mist instead of traditional sprinkler systems.
Fire protection systems therefore aim to minimise damage and reduce downtime. High-pressure water mist systems are ideal for fire protection in server rooms as they are flexible to use. They fight locally at the source of the fire. This prevents major damage.
High-pressure water mist systems also offer flexible expansion options. As well as protecting the server room itself, they can be extended to cover the surrounding areas such as cable ducts or technical rooms, thus safeguarding the entire data centre.
FAQ – Fire Protection in IT Rooms
Why is fire protection important in server rooms?
Even small fires can cause data loss, complete hardware failure, and extended downtime. The goal is to quickly contain fires and minimize operational disruption.
How does high-pressure water mist work?
Extremely fine droplets rapidly cool and suppress fire development using much less water than conventional sprinklers. Effectiveness depends on proper system design (nozzles, pressure, zoning).
Does the mist damage servers or cause data loss?
When correctly designed, water mist generally reduces overall damage (fire plus extinguishing) compared to conventional sprinklers. Absolute protection cannot be guaranteed — project-specific planning is required.
How flexible are the systems and what should be considered?
Water mist systems are modular and can protect server rooms, cable trays, and adjacent areas. Key considerations: compliance with applicable standards, coordination with IT operations, involvement of a qualified planner or manufacturer, and maintenance planning.
