A data center manager is evaluating fire suppression systems for a newly constructed server room housing critical infrastructure. The primary concern is protecting expensive electronic equipment while ensuring rapid fire suppression with minimal cleanup. Which fire suppression system would be the BEST choice for this environment?
Traditional water sprinkler system with pre-action capability
The correct answer is a clean agent system using FM-200 or NOVEC 1230. Clean agent systems are specifically designed for protecting sensitive electronic equipment and valuable assets in data centers and server rooms. They extinguish fires by interrupting the combustion process at the chemical level without leaving residue that could damage electronics. They're safe for human exposure at design concentrations, and they don't conduct electricity, which makes them ideal for electrical fires in data centers.
The other options are less suitable:
Water sprinkler systems can cause significant water damage to electronic equipment and may lead to electrical hazards.
CO2 systems are effective but can be lethal to humans if discharged in occupied spaces, requiring extensive safety measures and evacuation protocols.
Dry chemical systems leave a residue that can damage sensitive electronic components and require extensive cleanup after discharge.
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