New audit service identifies customers’ specific data centre needs and requirements

SINGAPORE, May 11, 2009 –  Rising energy costs, expanding heat loads and escalating computing requirements are creating new power and thermal challenges for data centre managers.  To address these issues, Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ has launched its Data Centre Environment Assessment (DCEA) services to its channel partners.  The new service enables partner access to qualified Emerson engineers to provide comprehensive analysis to the customer’s data centre. 

The auditing physically explores the customer’s current data centre operations and future plans to determine any needed improvements. It helps identify and resolve existing and potential power, cooling and design vulnerabilities that could adversely affect the data centre’s operational performance, availability and energy efficiency. 

“Taking a proactive approach can help prevent costly downtime of business critical equipment. The service helps determine whether heat is being removed from sensitive heat-generating computer equipment and examines the capacity of existing electrical systems and the quality of power provided to the data center,” said Hitesh Prajapati, channel business director, Emerson Network Power (Asia Pacific).

The assessment tools used in the audit measure the airflow and temperature of the room, and include a software program that provides a detailed facility floor plan that shows the location of existing equipment server racks and airflow obstructions.

At the end of the audit, a comprehensive report will be provided that shows points of failure and any potential power issues surrounding harmonic distortion, voltage regulation and load imbalance. Moreover, specific recommendations for improvement are included which can be used to protect IT investment, advance air flow, improve vapor barrier, and reduce heat within the data center or computer room.

To learn more about DCEA, visit www.emersonnetworkpower-partner.com/GS-Data-Center-Environment-Assessment/default.aspx or email channelservice.AP@emerson.com

About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www.emersonnetworkpower.com

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion and Emerson is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of Americas largest companies. For more information, visit www.emerson.com.