- As the pace of technological advancements continues to accelerate, data centers (DC) will become increasingly important.
- Everything from the streaming services we all use for entertainment, through to business-focused cloud offerings and nascent technologies such as artificial intelligence relies on the computing power provided by data centers.
For those data centers to function effectively, they need a constant, reliable source of power. But they’re also under growing pressure from governments and customers to put less pressure on national grids and to operate more sustainably, in line with emissions targets. Fortunately, Huawei Digital Power’s Data Center and Critical Power Supply Solutions can ensure optimised data centers and seamless back up power that can easily meet both of those demands and more.
Green, smart, simple, and reliable
Huawei Digital Power’s solutions aim to build a solid foundation for the digital world based on the “green, simple, smart, and reliable (GSSR)” concept, working across small, medium, and large data center scenarios.
The core solutions at the heart of this approach include:
- Prefabricated Modular DC
- Smart Modular DC
- Smart Cooling
- Smart Power Supply
- Smart DC Management Systems
- Power-S Solar Hybrid Power & Backup solution
The Prefabricated Modular DC integrates power, cooling, monitoring, firefighting, and cabinet systems into an ISO standard 40ft or 20ft module. All facilities are prefabricated and pretested in the factory, which enables plug-and-play deployment. It is also built with strong durability in mind and is earthquake/wind/dust/water-proof, supporting long-term outdoor running.
The Smart Modular DC, meanwhile, has high building adaptability and is suitable for various small sites. Adopts high-integrated design and integrates the UPS, PDU, cooling, monitoring and optional fire extinguishing unit in one cabinet. Key components are pre-tested, pre-installed, and pre-commissioned in the factory, implementing plug-and-play on-site and ultra-fast deployment.
For its part, the Smart Cooling solution’s air-cooled cooling system is configured with a high-efficiency DC inverter compressor, electronically commutated (EC) fan, and electronic expansion valve (EEV). The Smart Power Supply offerings allow for high levels of efficiency, reliability, and power density, which not only reduces the energy required to run the data center but also reduces the amount of equipment required.
The Smart DC Management System consists of the local version, cloud-based version, and iCooling@AI smart cooling energy efficiency optimisation solution. By using Al and big data technologies, Huawei’s intelligent management system provides unified management, efficient operation & maintenance (O&M), and AI energy-saving optimisation capabilities for data centres.
The Power S, meanwhile, offers a seamless power solution for multi-branch commercial & industrial applications, with an energy switchover that takes less than 10 milliseconds, it offers a truly uninterrupted experience, meaning you won’t notice the switch from solar to grid or from generator to battery and any other combination. The all-in-one solution also includes an integrated battery, inverter, rectifier, solar MPPT, bypass and AC SPD.
All internal cables are pre-integrated and the unit is easily expandable; equipped with intelligent monitoring to ensure that you’re always ahead of any unforeseen complications.
Driving innovation at the forefront of change
Huawei Digital Power’s solutions work well for existing data centers which are looking to become more energy-efficient and sustainable while ensuring constant and reliable power, as they do for new-build sites. They are also the premium quality solutions that are becoming increasingly critical to the future of data centers globally.
“As the world’s energy and technology needs continue to change and evolve, data centers must evolve with them,” says John Davidson, Huawei Digital Power Southern Africa Solutions Architect. “They need to be as green, efficient, and reliable as possible. At Huawei Digital Power, we are proud to be at the forefront of those changes by developing and offering solutions that are green, smart, simple, and reliable and which are built to the highest possible standards.”
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Author: Bryan Groenendaal
About Huawei and Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa
Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organisation for a fully connected, intelligent world.
Huawei’s end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.
Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa’s core mission in the region is to help customers go low- carbon. Huawei Digital Power manufactures pioneering electronic devices for a carbon neutral future. Integrating smart technologies in its offering is central to its mission of driving a clean energy future through smart electronic products. It offers home and business PV solutions, electric vehicle chargers, data centres, and site power facilities that serve Huawei’s more than 3 billion customers across over 170 countries. The Digital Power business operates 12 R&D centres in regions including China, Europe, and Asia Pacific and possesses more than 2 100 patents.
At Huawei, innovation focusses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. By December 31, 2023, Huawei had 207,000 employees, more than 114,000 of which were R&D employees (55%). In 2023, our total R&D spending reached CNY164.7 billion, representing 23.4% of our total revenue. We operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people worldwide. In 2023, through the efforts of all employees, the company achieved an estimated annual sales revenue of CNY704.2 billion, aligned with forecasts. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees.
