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Posted on July 11, 2024 by Gento
For data center professionals, optimizing performance and ensuring uptime are constant battles. DCIM software has been around for years but doesn’t offer visualization or predictive analysis capabilities that you need to optimize your data center operations and planning. What’s the latest tool for getting these jobs done? The digital twin: a virtual replica of your physical data center, offering a powerful approach to proactive management.
What’s a Data Center Digital Twin?
A data center digital twin is a 3D, software-based model that mirrors a real-world facility in real-time. Created using design specifications, sensor data, and operational history, it provides a comprehensive view of your infrastructure – from server racks to cooling systems.
The Power of Real-Time Data
Unlike static 3D models, digital twins are constantly updated with sensor readings, reflecting the current state of your data center. This allows for:
The Data Center Game Changer
Digital twins are revolutionizing data center management. The global market is expected to reach $110 billion by 2028, reflecting the immense value this technology offers. By providing a holistic view and predictive capabilities, digital twins empower data center professionals to:
Gartner and other thought leaders assert that digital twins aren’t a fad -- they’re a powerful tool for data center professionals navigating the complexities of modern infrastructure.
However, there’s one challenge. Where do you get the data?
You can gather some relevant information from data center cooling systems and server management controllers. But often, for a digital twin to offer true value, you need a deeper and broader set of data that’s not server-centric or cooling-centric. You need to understand a wide variety of factors, including:
However, gathering such a wide range of data isn’t easy. Most data center administrators would find themselves cobbling together technologies from multiple sources to cover all data sources.
However, one industry-leader technology provider can cover them all.
Legrand’s suite of SmartSensors is the ideal portfolio for any organization beginning its journey toward building a data center digital twin. Not only is our portfolio comprehensive, but it’s also built for simplicity, efficiency, and value. You can:
By simplifying sensor data acquisition and delivering robust insights, SmartSensors empower your data center to achieve operational excellence by accelerating your journey toward a data center digital twin.
To learn more about what we’re doing to improve your capacity for real-time data center insights, learn more about SmartSensors here.