Major Network taps for its new data Center

Corrosion Problem in Data Centers

The GMA Network Story

GMA Network, is one of the major commercial television networks in the Philippines. GMA News Media, Inc. (NMI), established in 2000, is a total interactive and media solutions company undertaking convergent applications for mobile, web and digital TV. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of GMA Network.

NMI has its own Network Operation Center (NOC), a place from which administrators supervise and maintain a telecommunications network. The network operations center is the focal point for various network operations. The Data Center is a vital part of NMI. It houses computer systems, storage systems, telecommunications, and other vital equipment. It handles and stores vast data for various companies which could be operational, business, and customer related. Control of temperature and humidity in critical environments such as data centers is important to delivery and storage of data and assuring reliable or trouble-free operation. Humidity or moisture in air is often ignored but it can adversely affect electronic systems if it is not properly controlled or brought down to the right level. High humidity can lead to degradation of electronic components, condensation on surfaces and microscopic corrosion. This can result in equipment failures and frequent downtimes.

The Bry-Air Solution

Bry-Air was primarily chosen by GMA Network to provide humidity control solutions to its data center. A room condition of 21°C and 40-45% RH was recommended to ensure good system operation and prevent equipment damage or malfunctioning. Bry-Air compact and high capacity dehumidifier was installed along with a standard commercial air-conditioning unit. As a result, both temperature and humidity are being controlled independently. This simple and cost-effective solution is a straightforward approach to various humidity problems, an alternative to precision air conditioning units – which is very expensive to purchase and maintain. GMA Network facility engineers were very satisfied with the results, they made the right choice.