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Solutions for modern data centers Data centers are essential, but energy-intensive infrastructures. At Phoenix Contact, we are committed to reducing carbon emissions while ensuring continuous operation. Work together with Phoenix Contact to operate your data centers efficiently and responsibly.

Here, availability meets responsibility

At Phoenix Contact, we provide solutions for data centers where reliability and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. To reduce the carbon footprint, we are committed to the All Electric Society and use energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources.

Power supply and protection systems: ensuring smooth operation and avoiding downtimes
Connection technology: reliable data transmission and efficient power distribution
Monitoring and management systems: optimization of operations and reduction of energy consumption
Target: maintain uninterrupted operation, increase efficiency, and support green initiatives for future-proof data centers

Implemented in all types of data center Operators of different types of data center rely on our reliable solutions. They are manufactured in accordance with industry standards and are therefore proven to be durable.

Hyperscale data center: Requires massive scalability, high energy efficiency, and a robust network infrastructure to support comprehensive cloud services.

Colocation data center: flexible room options, high-level physical security, reliable power systems, and reliable cooling systems are required to accommodate the various pieces of hardware owned by the tenants.

Edge data center: To work effectively in remote or urban areas, a compact design, low-latency connectivity, and efficient cooling are required.

Enterprise data center: Requires tailored infrastructure, high availability, and stringent security measures to support the specific IT and business requirements of an organization.

Server cabinets indicated by the energy flowing through

Superior system availability

Phoenix Contact's power reliability solutions provide significant advantages for data centers by ensuring a continuous and stable power supply, which is critical to uninterrupted operation. Together, the following solutions improve the reliability, efficiency, and resilience of data centers and support their continuous and optimum operation.

Supply solutions: including a reliable power supply and device protection for efficient operation
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS): backup for PDUs in the event of power failures
Surge protection: protection against voltage peaks throughout the entire infrastructure
Monitoring systems: real time tracking and energy management for optimum power distribution

More information on technologies for system availability

Green plant as a symbol of sustainability

Sustainability is our responsibility

To reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability, data center operators are looking for solutions to address growing environmental concerns. As manufacturers ourselves, we are striving for the All Electric Society, where electrical energy is affordable and available in sufficient quantities, which is perfectly suited to the needs of state-of-the-art data centers. These are the key elements of our approach:

Energy efficiency: supporting data centers in optimizing energy consumption and increasing overall sustainability
AES initiative: including advanced technologies for electrification, networking, and automation that improve operational efficiency and reliability
Sector coupling: ensuring efficient energy management and reducing waste
Holistic approach: taking the entire energy cycle into consideration and ensuring sustainable and efficient operating processes

More about our sustainable approach

Applications in the data center

We work with suppliers in the following core systems and provide technologies for power distribution, monitoring, and control, as well as for the energy resilience of a data center.

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Integration of renewable energy

A solar system is an obvious investment in sustainability. With solutions for feed-in management, surge protection, and connection technologies, we provide support from installation and commissioning through to ongoing operation.

Our technologies in data center applications

Server room with power distribution via PDUs

Low-voltage switchgear in the generator room

Control room with screens and personnel for monitoring

Power distribution

Reliable power distribution is crucial in the fast-moving world of data centers to ensure smooth operation and to protect critical data. Our advanced solutions, which are seamlessly integrated into Power Distribution Units (PDUs), are at the heart of this reliability and efficiently distribute energy to the server racks. Phoenix Contact improves this reliability with solutions for control cabinet building that increase efficiency and durability. In addition, our connector portfolio provides robust and secure connections from the PDUs to the server racks, making your data center’s energy infrastructure both resilient and reliable. Discover how our innovative solutions can fortify power distribution in your data center and keep your operation running smoothly.

Customer references

Discover customer references that demonstrate the successful implementation of our technologies in our customers’ data centers. We have taken on the unique challenges of our customers and partners and developed tailor-made solutions that meet their specific needs. Dive into the full reports and learn how our experience contributed to the implementation of the various projects.

We have been working together for over 20 years and fully expect this partnership to continue delivering high-quality results.

Oliver Tananow - Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG, Senior Specialist Electrical Engineering Core Site