What Are Some of the Basic Things I Should Be Doing To Keep My Data Center Safe From Downtime Due To Contamination?

Some of the basic contamination control methods in a data center are:

• Utilize clean step mats at doorways
• Clean / replace CRAC unit filters on a regular maintenance schedule
• Use particle testing as a gauge of environment condition
• Use Brush Grommets to Close off server cabinet cut outs or access floor holes.
• Have delaminated or trip tiles replaced
• Inspect water cooling units regularly
• Disallow cardboard and pallets in the data center or provide plastic storage bins for boxes that need to remain.
• Removal and repair of sub floor corrosion
• Change any rubber belts used in Data Center AC Units to Tech Pro Belts
• Air Particle Counts to confirm micro-contamination levels
• Clean Your data center, network room, ISP or other controlled environment on a regular schedule every year according to industry standards with qualified Data Center Cleaners (including subfloor plenum, top of floor and equipment)