Case Study: Equinix Achieves Reliable, Energy-Efficient Data Center Cooling with Danfoss VLT HVAC Drives

Totally reliable air conditioning for 6,000 m2 Equinix server rooms

Equinix, a global data center company, required a highly reliable and energy-efficient cooling solution for its server rooms in Amsterdam to ensure maximum internet uptime for its clients. To address this challenge, they partnered with Danfoss and implemented the VLT® HVAC Drive FC102 to control the pumps and ventilators in their sophisticated cooling system.

The solution from Danfoss provided precise motor control, which significantly reduced energy consumption and extended equipment life. The drives' compatibility with modern IE4 motors and remote monitoring capabilities further enhanced system efficiency and reliability. Etienne Boeracker of Equinix noted that the investment in Danfoss drives was typically recovered within months due to the substantial energy savings. The implementation contributed to an excellent power usage effectiveness (PUE) ratio and ensured the critical, uninterrupted operation of the data center.

Equinix

Etienne Boeracker

Senior IBX Facility Engineer