In addition to purchasing generators and used power generation equipment, Diesel Service & Supply also buys a wide range of data center equipment. The equipment used in data centers varies depending on the size and purpose of each facility. We can divide most data center equipment into the two systems below:
Servers and Supporting Systems
Servers provide the end product for a data center. Many are divided into racks with multiple servers placed in the rack. Each server requires an independent voltage source, and as they operate, heat is generated. The servers are cooled by internal cooling units in each room, which are supplied by external chiller units. The output from the internal cooling units is routed to the server racks by vents in the flooring.
Common Components Purchased
- Servers and associated communications equipment
- Server room flooring including rack pedestals
- Internal cooling units
- External chiller or refrigeration units
- Piping from chiller/refrigeration unit to the internal cooling unit
- Ductwork from internal cooling units
- Flooring systems and raised pedestals
Ductwork and piping can be repurposed, and many expendables have a recycle value. The above list represents basic groups of components that make up a system. Many systems have additional equipment that we can purchase.
Backup Power and Auxiliary Systems
Generators and their auxiliary systems supply backup power to the server center and building in the event of a utility power failure. Indoor and outdoor generators are used for data centers. Generators placed in sound-attenuated enclosures are used outdoors. Fuel tanks are included in these generators. The backup power system can be divided into generators, supporting equipment, and controls/distribution categories.
Controls/Distribution Equipment
- Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
- Circuit breaker panels
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
- Distribution and control panels
- Cables, tracks, and conduits that route to panels
Generator & Supporting Equipment
- Diesel or natural gas generator
- Exhaust pipe from the generator to outside
- Intake duct work for engine air supply
- Charging system and starting battery for generator
- Day tank(s) and controlling systems for fuel supply
- Storage tank(s), fuel transfer pumps, and fuel pipes
- External cooling systems, holding tanks, and heat exchangers
Expendables, piping, and ductwork can hold a value. While not a big-ticket item, the combination of all contained in a large data center complex can quickly add up.
Generator Source helps companies large and small to maximize the value of older assets, and decommission and de-install their surplus and used equipment throughout the US and Canada. Call us at 800-659-2073 or contact us online to discuss your project with a purchasing agent today.