Data Centre Fan Failures: Investigating Airborne Particulate as a Contributing Factor
Repeated Data Centre fan failures can have many causes. We examine whether airborne particulate and environmental contamination should form part of the investigation.
Why Cleaning and Testing to ISO 14644-1 Class 8 Go Hand-in-Hand
ISO 14644 Cleaning and Testing in Data Centres ISO 14644 Class 8 cleaning and testing should go hand-in-hand in Data Halls, Server Rooms and Comms Rooms. Professional cleaning removes accumulated particulate contamination, while airborne particle testing provides measurable evidence of the environmental condition following cleaning. A room can look visibly clean while microscopic airborne particles […]
Why Data Halls Need ISO 14644-1 Class 8 Cleaning
A Data Hall can look clean and still contain levels of particulate contamination capable of entering servers, switches, storage systems and other critical IT equipment. ISO 14644 Class 8 Data Centre Cleaning provides a measurable method of controlling this contamination. Modern Data Halls move enormous volumes of air. Cooling systems continuously circulate air through the […]
How Often Should a Data Hall Be Cleaned?
How often should a Data Hall be cleaned? For most operational Data Halls, professional cleaning every 12 months provides a sensible starting point. However, the correct frequency should be determined by the environment, contamination sources, equipment density, filtration, personnel activity and airborne particulate monitoring. High-density AI and HPC environments, facilities undergoing frequent equipment changes, and […]
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IT Cleaning Ltd Achieves CHAS Elite Certification
IT Cleaning Ltd Achieves CHAS Elite Certification We are pleased to announce that IT Cleaning Ltd has achieved CHAS Elite certification, demonstrating our compliance with CHAS standards in line with the Common Assessment Standard. For more than 24 years, IT Cleaning Ltd has worked within data centres, data halls, server rooms, communications rooms, broadcast […]
Critical Environment Contamination
Critical Environment Contamination. Why is contamination control so important in Data Halls, Server Rooms, Comms Room etc? The dangers of various forms of contamination in Data Hall etc is well know and well documented. Follow this link explanation of the dangers of Data Centre Contamination. For more information on how we can help control this […]
Why Use a Professional Data Centre Cleaning Company?
Professional Data Centre Cleaning helps protect critical IT infrastructure from particulate contamination while supporting airflow, cooling performance and environmental cleanliness. A professional data centre cleaning company plays a crucial role in keeping your environment safe, efficient, and compliant. Here’s why investing in specialist cleaning services is essential for long-term reliability and performance. 1. Prevent Equipment […]
Why Enclosed Cooling Systems Are Not Contamination-Free
Why Enclosed Cooling Systems Are Not Contamination-Free Data Halls operating with enclosed or recirculating air-conditioning systems are often assumed to be protected from external airborne contamination. Unlike economised cooling systems, where outside air may be introduced directly into the Data Hall, an enclosed system predominantly recirculates air already within the controlled environment. However, enclosed does […]
Particulate Ingress Through Economised Air Conditioning in Data Halls
Particulate Ingress: – When Energy Efficiency Introduces a Contamination Risk. Economised air conditioning can significantly reduce the energy required to cool a data centre. By taking advantage of suitable external ambient conditions, an economiser can reduce the amount of mechanical refrigeration required and improve overall cooling efficiency. However, where outside air is introduced directly into […]