Data Centre Monitoring: How Source UPS Make the Process Easier
The data centre sector in the UK is expanding all the time. As it grows, it faces various challenges, including the need for cleaner, more sustainable energy.
One way to make data centres more efficient is with scrupulous monitoring. With effective monitoring systems and services in place, you can prevent downtime, spot issues early, and maintain a secure, stable environment.
Source UPS simplifies the complexity of data centre monitoring by offering a comprehensive range of services and smart products designed to keep everything running smoothly. From proactive maintenance to cutting-edge environmental sensors and software, we cover all bases.
Why Monitoring Matters
Data centres have a great deal of sensitive equipment- and it needs to run 24/7. Any faults in the system, whether it’s related to power, cooling or fire safety, can lead to power outages, data loss or even physical damage.
Monitoring ensures that any red flags are detected immediately, allowing you to act quickly before small problems escalate.The goal isn’t just to react to issues, but to predict and prevent them. That’s where Source UPS comes in.
Nothing is Overlooked
Instead of juggling multiple vendors for different systems, we provide one point of contact for all critical monitoring and maintenance needs. Our key services include:
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) are the first line of defence against power failure. A UPS ensures that servers and other hardware stay online during outages, surges, or brownouts. However, without regular checks, a UPS can fail silently.
Source UPS provides scheduled and emergency UPS maintenance to ensure units are working at peak efficiency. This includes battery testing, load bank testing, firmware updates, and physical inspections. Our engineers are trained across multiple UPS brands, so you will enjoy first-class support.
Overheating is one of the most sure-fire ways to bring down a data centre. Efficient and reliable cooling is essential to maintain optimal temperatures for servers and networking gear.
Source UPS offers regular servicing of cooling systems, including CRAC units, in-row cooling, and precision air conditioning systems. We also inspect airflow management setups to ensure efficiency. Proper cooling maintenance not only prevents thermal shutdowns but also extends the life of equipment.
In prolonged power outages, backup generators kick in to keep everything working. But it’s vital to always ‘back up your back up!’ Generators need regular attention to remain dependable.
Source UPS performs generator load testing, fuel system checks, oil and filter replacements, and start-up testing. These steps ensure that when a real emergency hits, the generator starts without hesitation.
A fire in a data centre can be devastating. Automated fire suppression systems (like clean agent or inert gas setups) must be inspected and tested routinely.
Source UPS conducts fire suppression maintenance that includes testing detection sensors, control panels, cylinders and delivery mechanisms. WE ensure compliance with safety standards and provide documentation to support insurance and regulatory requirements.
Smarter Monitoring Tools
Along with maintenance, Source UPS offers monitoring products that give real-time visibility into your data centre’s environment.
NetBotz Environmental Monitoring
NetBotz is a flexible system for environmental monitoring in IT spaces. It tracks temperature, humidity, smoke, motion, and even rack access. The real strength of NetBotz lies in its ability to send alerts when conditions move outside of pre-set thresholds.
By installing NetBotz sensors at key locations, data centre operators can monitor risks before they lead to equipment failure. The system is scalable, making it suitable for everything from single rooms to full-scale data centres.
EcoStruxure IT from Schneider Electric is a cloud-based DCIM (Data Centre Infrastructure Management) platform. It provides deep insights into power usage, asset performance, and environmental data, all through a single dashboard.
With this software, Source UPS clients can access historical data, predictive analytics, and maintenance alerts. It helps IT teams move from reactive to proactive management, reducing downtime and boosting energy efficiency.
EcoStruxure IT also allows remote monitoring, which is ideal for organisations managing multiple locations or working with limited on-site staff.
Bringing It All Together
What sets Source UPS apart is how we offer all these services and tools in one place. Clients don’t need to worry about coordinating between cooling contractors, UPS technicians, and monitoring software providers. Source UPS manages it all, offering continuity, accountability, and peace of mind.
This integrated model also speeds up troubleshooting. If an alert comes in, Source UPS already has visibility into the equipment, service history, and environmental conditions. We can act fast and resolve issues without delay or confusion.
In a world where even a few minutes of downtime can cost thousands, having a reliable partner for data centre monitoring makes a huge difference. Source UPS makes it easier by doing the hard work behind the scenes, so your systems stay online and efficient.
For more information on our data centre monitoring, simply contact us today.
