b'Big Cat s powering big dataSPOTLIGHT Perth SPOTLIGHT MelbourneIn 2013, leading data centre operatorIn 2014, EPSAs market-leading Cat Metronode sought a supplier for a newsolutions for critical data facilities, which house generation data centre in Perth that could computer, telecommunications and storage deliver an efficient, ecological and seamlesssystems for businesses supported a leading continuous power solution. global e-commerce and technology business This new generation data centre was based on a modularbuilding two new data centresits first build configuration, which significantly reduced the buildin Australia. time by more than 60 per cent compared to a traditional, non-modular build. It was complemented by a modularEPSA worked with the client and its consultants over supporting including a UPS, generator and switchgeara nine-month period to design and provide the bestwithin an ISO shipping container for conditionedtechnical power solution for its new Australian sites.continuous power. With the client a global Cat customer, EPSA worked Retrofitting can be quite expensive and adds weeks to aclosely with Caterpillar representatives to ensureconstruction schedule, but EPSAs customised solution alignment and consistency with other projects occurring ensured reduction in time of travel and installation costs, around the globe. Cat also assisted with the provision with minimal disruption due to outages. The solution alsoof build slots on short notice, helped by a global forecast delivered significant cost efficiencies, with lower upfrontfor builds from the client.costs, a lower cost of ownership and a high energyThe scope of work included the supply and installation efficiency rating, which was integral to the brief.of multiple Cat 3516BHD generator sets, and the The three bespoke solutions built for Metronodes design, supply and installation of bulk fuel systems, Perth data centre facility were the first of their kind ingenerator switch boards, air handling, noise attenuation Australiaeach a 40-foot ISO shipping container with aand exhaust systems. EPSA also commissioned the 12-hour base fuel system, diesel generator and integratedcomplete system. Flywheel UPS technology meeting Metronodes low noise requirement with a quiet 65 dB(A) at seven metres noise requirement. From data centres to mission Due to the timeframe and specific customer requirements,critical infrastructure like hospitals each module was constructed and rigorously tested inand utilities, EPSA is at the forefront Sydney and then shipped to Perth as a complete unit.of protecting big data with reliable The speed to market was just 16 weeks. The guiding continuous power. principle of this bespoke design was one of scalability where additional modules can be added as required. Working in collaboration with Catenabled the design, development and build to occur within EPSAs factory at Ingleburn in Sydney, meeting stringent technicalrequirements to achieve Metronodes requirements of Uptime Tier III performance. 16ENGINE ROOM WAUINTUTEMRN 2 E01D9ITION'