Situation
Sentinel Data Centers designs, builds, owns and operates world-class colocation data centers that provide 24x7 uptime for large enterprises. Setting the standard for enterprise colocation, Sentinel exists for one significant reason: to keep companies online securely.
Strategy
Supporting a large number of Fortune 500 organizations, Sentinel aligns its team of technology experts and unrivaled technology infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted operation for its customer’s mission critical systems. Sentinel’s veteran team of engineers know the impact battery failures can cause and are keenly aware that preventive maintenance alone will not eff ectively support critical infrastructure. Quarterly maintenance checks only provide insight for proximately one percent of the calendar days in a year—anything can happen in between infrequent tests—leaving operations at risk. That’s why Cellwatch battery monitoring systems are part of Sentinel’s technology solution.
Results
Not only does Cellwatch prevent outages, sending immediate notifications of potential failures, the ROI payoff is substantial. Sentinel’s data centeroperators know that with many battery technologies, the life expectancy is a guess. Most battery manufacturers recommend replacing 10-year batteries after five years. Cellwatch pays for itself in allowing operators to extend battery life by delaying replacement - saving thousands of dollars in time and capital, without compromising availability.
“With Cellwatch, we always know the condition of the batteries supporting our loads, and this technology helps provide that same peace of mind to our customers.”
PAUL HINES
Vice President - Data Center Operations, Sentinel Data Centers
