Data Centers

Data centers, the backbone of the digital economy, are highly vulnerable to fire hazards due to the dense concentration of electrical equipment, lithium-ion batteries, and cabling systems. These environments present unique challenges—overheated servers, thermal runaway in UPS systems, and the risk of water damage from traditional sprinkler systems. The 2021 fire at a major South Korean data center, caused by a UPS failure, disrupted services for hours, impacting businesses globally and highlighting the critical need for tailored fire safety solutions. Poseidon addresses these risks with advanced systems engineered specifically for data centers.

Our clean agent fire suppression systems, using FM200 or Novec 1230, extinguish fires within 10 seconds, ensuring rapid suppression without leaving residue or damaging sensitive electronics. Complementing these systems are advanced detection technologies like VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus), which continuously monitors air for microscopic particles, alerting operators to potential risks before they escalate. For lithium-ion battery fires, our aerosol-based suppression systems and fire blankets, capable of containing temperatures up to 1,200°F, prevent thermal runaway from spreading to adjacent modules.

These solutions are seamlessly integrated with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms, providing real-time alerts and automated responses that enable operators to act quickly and efficiently. At Delta Data Center in California, Poseidon’s multi-layered approach—including clean agent suppression, VESDA detection, and battery fire containment—helped extinguish a fire in seconds, saving $12 million worth of IT equipment and reducing downtime by 85%. By protecting critical assets and ensuring operational continuity, Poseidon’s solutions offer unparalleled reliability for the unique demands of data centers.