Data Center Monitoring:
Protect Uptime. Optimise PUE.
Real-time monitoring of energy, temperature, air quality, and water across your data center infrastructure - detecting problems before they cause downtime or damage. No BMS required. No capital investment.
Why Data Center Monitoring Pays for Itself
Data centers operate at the intersection of massive energy consumption and zero-tolerance uptime requirements. Without data center monitoring, small thermal anomalies and invisible leaks become catastrophic failures with no warning.
40%
Of data center energy consumed by cooling
Cooling systems are the largest energy cost in most data centers. Without real-time monitoring, inefficient cooling runs 24/7 regardless of actual load - driving PUE well above optimal levels.
$5,600
Average cost per minute of data center downtime
Unplanned downtime costs an average of $5,600 per minute. Thermal events, water intrusion, and power anomalies are the leading causes - all detectable with continuous monitoring before they trigger outages.
17%
Of data center outages caused by water damage
Water intrusion from cooling system leaks, condensation, and pipe failures is responsible for 17% of all data center outages. A single undetected leak near server infrastructure can destroy millions in hardware.
72 hrs
Average time to detect thermal anomalies manually
Manual temperature checks and periodic audits miss the gradual thermal drift that precedes hardware failures. Continuous monitoring detects anomalies within minutes - not days after damage is done.
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Estimated Annual Savings per Year
How Data Center Monitoring Works
From sign-off to live data center monitoring in 10 days. We handle sensor placement, installation, configuration, and ongoing support. You respond to alerts and review your monthly infrastructure report.
Step 1
Sensors
We place wireless sensors at rack inlets and exhausts, on CRAC units, under raised floors, along chilled water pipe runs, and at critical infrastructure points - no wiring or downtime required.
Step 2
Data
Temperature, humidity, power, moisture, and air quality data streams live to our cloud platform 24/7, automatically detecting thermal anomalies, cooling inefficiencies, and infrastructure risks.
Step 3
Alerts
Instant notifications via email, SMS, or app the moment a thermal event, moisture detection, or power anomaly is detected - giving operations teams response time measured in minutes.
Step 4
Reporting
A monthly infrastructure report shows PUE trends, thermal performance, energy savings, and recommended actions to improve uptime and efficiency.
Reduce PUE and cut cooling energy costs 15-25% through real-time optimisation
Detect thermal events and water intrusion before they cause downtime
Maintain 99.99% uptime with continuous 24/7 infrastructure monitoring
Four Ways We Protect Your Data Center
Data centers have four critical monitoring needs that directly impact uptime, compliance, and operational costs. Each solution works standalone or together as part of a complete Monitoring as a Service subscription.
Energy Monitoring
Monitor PUE, track electricity consumption at rack and row level, and identify cooling inefficiencies. Reduce energy costs while maintaining the uptime your SLAs demand.
Optimise PUE and cut cooling energy costs
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Indoor Air Quality
Monitor particulate matter, humidity, and airborne contaminants that damage servers and hardware. Protect staff and equipment in high-density technical environments.
Prevent hardware failures from contamination
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Temperature Monitoring
Detect hot spots at rack and row level before they cause server failures. Monitor cooling system performance 24/7 and get alerted to thermal anomalies within minutes.
99.99% uptime through early hot spot detection
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Water Leak Detection
A single water leak near server infrastructure can destroy millions in hardware. Monitor cooling systems, raised floors, and pipe runs with instant alerts before damage occurs.
Protect critical infrastructure from water damage
Learn MoreData Center Monitoring FAQ
Common questions about data center monitoring for facility managers and infrastructure teams.
Traditional BMS systems monitor building-level HVAC and power but lack the granularity required for data center environments. Envigilance provides rack-level temperature monitoring, raised-floor moisture detection, and infrastructure-specific air quality tracking that standard BMS cannot deliver. Our wireless sensors deploy without integration into existing building infrastructure, providing data center-specific monitoring as a subscription service within 10 days.
Yes. Envigilance energy monitoring tracks power consumption at facility, row, and rack level - giving you the granular data needed to identify and eliminate the inefficiencies that inflate PUE. Cooling systems account for approximately 40% of data center energy costs. By identifying units running at full capacity when loads are low, hours when cooling is oversupplied, and hot spots causing overcooling in other areas, most facilities see measurable PUE improvement within the first 90 days of monitoring.
Envigilance moisture sensors detect water presence and transmit alerts within minutes via email, SMS, and smartphone app simultaneously. Sensors are placed at the highest-risk locations - under CRAC units, along chilled water pipe runs, below raised floors, and at cooling tower connections. The alert includes the exact sensor location so operations teams can identify and isolate the affected area immediately rather than searching the facility.
Envigilance tracks inlet temperatures at the front of server racks, exhaust temperatures at the rear, ambient temperatures in hot and cold aisles, CRAC and CRAH supply and return temperatures, and temperatures at critical infrastructure points including UPS systems and switchgear. Alert thresholds are configurable per zone and can be set to ASHRAE A1 or A2 envelope specifications, with escalating alerts as temperatures approach and exceed safe operating ranges.
No. Envigilance wireless sensors attach externally to equipment and infrastructure without any wiring, drilling, or integration with live systems. Sensors connect to our cloud platform via WiFi or a dedicated cellular connection - no integration with your network infrastructure required. Installation is non-invasive and can be completed during normal operations without any downtime or maintenance windows.
Envigilance operates as a standalone monitoring platform that complements existing DCIM tools. Our platform provides a real-time dashboard, instant alerts, and monthly reports independently. For facilities that require integration, our team can discuss API data sharing options during the facility assessment. Many clients use Envigilance as a cost-effective supplement to DCIM platforms, covering physical environment monitoring without the complexity of full DCIM integration.
Particulate matter, corrosive gases, and elevated humidity are the primary air quality threats to data center hardware. Particulates accumulate on circuit boards and in cooling systems, accelerating hardware degradation. Corrosive gases from construction activity, cleaning products, or off-gassing materials attack copper traces and solder joints. Envigilance monitors PM2.5, PM10, VOCs, humidity, and CO2 continuously, alerting your team when any parameter enters a range that risks hardware integrity or violates ASHRAE guidelines.
Yes. Envigilance guarantees 24/7 monitoring with instant alerts for all subscribed monitoring solutions or your money back. If our sensors fail to detect and alert on threshold breaches per your agreed installation plan, we will refund your subscription for that period. A 12-month subscription is required. Sensors are installed per your agreed facility layout with thresholds configured to your specifications.
Free Data Center Assessment
Data Center Monitoring Live in 10 Days.
Uptime. Efficiency. Compliance.
Book a free data center monitoring assessment and discover exactly where your facility wastes energy, risks water damage, and faces thermal threats to uptime - no BMS integration required.
Questions? detect@envigilance.com | We reply within 24 hours.
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