Server rooms often have halogen systems for extinguishing fires. An accidental discharge of the halogen could have disastrous results. Ask students to describe the effects of halogen systems on equipment and personnel. Should this possibility be included in the DR plan? What recommendations would you make for this scenario?
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a data center disaster recovery (DR) plan. Therefore, selecting a fire suppression system should be given the attention it deserves. This tip discusses classes of fire and suppression system options, and will help you decide what's best for your data center disaster recovery plan.
Types of fires
To better understand fire suppression systems capabilities and limitations, it's important to understand the types of fires they are designed to suppress. In North America, there are five fire classes:
Class A: Fire with combustible materials as its fuel source, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plasticsClass B: Fire in flammable liquids, oils, greases, tars, oil-base paints, lacquers and flammable gasesClass C: Fire that involves electrical equipmentClass D: Fire with ignitable metals as its fuel sourceClass K: Fire with cooking materials such as oil and fat at its fuel source
No matter where your data center is located, fire can be considered a potential disaster. Data center environments are typically at risk to Class A, B or C fires. It goes without saying that a data center should not be built in a facility exposed to the risk of ignitable metal fires (e.g., magnesium) or anywhere near a kitchen.
Essential Guide
Essential guide to business continuity and disaster recovery plans
MANAGE
Fire suppression systems and your data center disaster recovery plan
by
Pierre Dorion
Long View Systems
Fire suppression systems are important to have in case of a fire. Learn about the pros and cons of the most popular fire suppression systems in this tip.
FROM THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE:
Essential guide to business continuity and disaster recovery plans
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Planning/managementStorage and serversNetworkingProtecting against threatsFacilitiesGlossaryQuiz
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a data center disaster recovery (DR) plan. Therefore, selecting a fire suppression system should be given the attention it deserves. This tip discusses classes of fire and suppression system options, and will help you decide what's best for your data center disaster recovery plan.
Types of fires
To better understand fire suppression systems capabilities and limitations, it's important to understand the types of fires they are designed to suppress. In North America, there are five fire classes:
Class A: Fire with combustible materials as its fuel source, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plasticsClass B: Fire in flammable liquids, oils, greases, tars, oil-base paints, lacquers and flammable gasesClass C: Fire that involves electrical equipmentClass D: Fire with ignitable metals as its fuel sourceClass K: Fire with cooking materials such as oil and fat at its fuel source
No matter where your data center is located, fire can be considered a potential disaster. Data center environments are typically at risk to Class A, B or C fires. It goes without saying that a data center should not be built in a facility exposed to the risk of ignitable metal fires (e.g., magnesium) or anywhere near a kitchen.
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server room often have halogen because it takes a lot of time for controlling fire in water sprinkler system
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