Foundations for smarter, stronger data centers

<p>Every data center demands absolute reliability and maximum efficiency. ABB delivers both through advanced motor, drive, PLC, and primary and backup power solutions.</p>

Continuous uptime

<p><b>Ensure your infrastructure operates continuously.</b>&nbsp;Protect your data loads with factory-tested variable speed drives, cool-running SynRM motors and backup power solutions designed to prevent unplanned downtime.</p>

Efficient operation

<p><b>Manage stricter environmental standards.&nbsp;</b>Lower your carbon footprint with zero rare-earth metal motors, a 97% reduction in power network harmonics, and 25% to 60% energy savings in cooling loops.</p>

Global scalability

<p><b>Scale predictably across global locations.&nbsp;</b>Seamlessly integrate universal PLCs and drives with any system or motor, backed by eight global OEM hubs for project support and 24/7 worldwide service.</p>

Cooling efficiency

<p>Optimize thermal management and keep critical infrastructure at the correct ambient temperature.</p> <ul> <li><b>IE5 and IE6 SynRM motor solutions: </b>Synchronous reluctance motors that lower operating temperatures, increase asset life, use no rare earth metals and offer up to 60% less energy losses compared to IE3 motors.</li> <li><b>Variable speed drives: </b>Drives match fan, pump and compressor speeds to actual cooling demand, reducing energy use by 25% to 60%. And ultra-low harmonic drives additionally improve power network efficiency by about 16%.</li> <li><b>Integrated motor drives: </b>Compact, pre-engineered drive and motor combinations that save space and simplify installation in air handling units.</li> </ul>

Primary and backup power

<p>Maintain grid resilience and ensure clean, uninterrupted power during utility variations or outages.</p> <ul> <li><b>Generators: </b>Optimized winding pitch minimizes harmonics to deliver reliable backup power and superior electrical efficiency.</li> <li><b>Synchronous condensers:</b> Provide network inertia and short-circuit support to stabilize voltage and frequency fluctuations.</li> <li><b>Battery energy storage systems:</b> Deliver immediate bridging power to protect critical IT loads while backup generators start.</li> </ul>

Control and automation

<p>Secure precise control and complete visibility over your facility’s technical systems.</p> <ul> <li><b>PLCs: </b>Scalable controllers with built-in diagnostics and cybersecurity that integrate with any system, motor, or drive.</li> <li><b>User interface: </b>Intuitive control panels providing real-time data, event logging, and local diagnostics for maintenance teams.</li> </ul>

Services

<p>Maximize equipment life and maintain peak operating efficiency through expert lifecycle support.</p> <ul> <li><b>AI-optimised energy efficiency for cooling:</b> Advanced monitoring that adapts cooling output to live data center loads, lowering energy overhead.</li> <li><b>Asset health and monitoring: </b>Real-time diagnostics and telemetry to identify potential issues before they cause downtime.</li> <li><b>Installation and retrofit: </b>Expert support to upgrade existing legacy systems to modern efficiency standards with minimal operational impact.</li> </ul>