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Data Center Downtime

Data center downtime can be very costly for organizations that rely on them. Unplanned outages cost an average of $500,000 per incident and US organizations lose over $26.5 billion annually due to downtime. Downtime can also pose safety risks, with arc flash injuries costing over $1.5 million on average to treat. Proper precautions and preventative maintenance are necessary to minimize both the financial and safety risks of data center outages. Regular testing, employee training, and redundancy systems can help reduce unplanned downtime.

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DATA CENTER DOWNTIME When data centers go down, bad things happen to the organizations that rely on them — and possibly to the people who work in them. The amount of revenue lost annually due to unplanned data center outages1 The percentage of data centers experiencing at least one unplanned outage a year2 The average cost of one unplanned outage3 The average medical treatment cost of a single arc flash injury4 1 HTML.com: Blog: The Outrageous Costs of Data Center Downtime • 2,3 DataCSI.com: Emerson Network Power Study: Calculating the Cost of Data Center Outages • 4 EHS Daily Advisor: Don’t Let Arc Flash Cost You www.computerfloorpros.com ARC FLASH Conduct a complete facility assessment. Secure and maintain integrity of all switchboards, UPS, power distribution units, busway, remote power panel, panelboards and rack power strips. CYBERCRIME Implement security measures at every level of operation, perform regular system audits, maintain all certifications, keep software up to date, implement systems to combat internal threats. HUMAN ERROR Train and retrain, document procedures, define responsibilities, run regular drills, standardize emergency responses, keep areas clean and labeled. OVERHEATING Improve ventilation, create open space, keep temperature cool, monitor temperature, install redundant power, install raised floors. POWER OUTAGES Maintain backup systems for power, cooling, data and the entire data center. Test batteries and generators regularly. UNDETECTED SMOKE Install a high-sensitivity smoke detection system and an air sampling system, and adhere to all NFPA standards. CAUSES AND PREVENTION Resources: html.com blog data-center-downtime • ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com 2015 08 dont let arc flash cost • datacsi.com wp-content uploads 2015 09 Calculating the Cost of Data Center Outages Ponemon Institute White Paper R0211 SL 24659 DOWNTIME HAZARDS AND SOLUTIONS $26.5 B 1/3 $500 K $1.5 M DOWNTIME IS A SERIOUS FINANCIAL AND SAFETY PROBLEM