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Foundations for smarter, stronger data centers
01 Uptime
Data center reliability is increasingly shaped by intelligent automation, predictive maintenance, and built-in redundancy across power and cooling systems. Operators adopt AI monitoring and resilient hybrid architectures to ensure continuous, 24/7 availability.
02 Efficiency
Data center efficiency is being driven by AI-enabled optimization, advanced cooling technologies, and integration of renewable energy. Modular design and high-efficiency power systems further reduce energy use while supporting sustainability commitments.
03 Scalability
Data center scalability is advancing through modular, prefabricated designs and flexible infrastructure that allow rapid expansion without disrupting operations. Cloud integration and standardized components enable seamless growth to meet rising digital demand.
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Turning the data center business needs into measurable outcomes
Efficiency that pays back
Energy efficiency drives profit. Smarter data center cooling can reduce energy use by up to 60%. ABB’s PLCs, variable-speed drives and high-efficiency motors align cooling with real demand – cutting waste, lowering costs, and advancing sustainability goals.
Power quality under control
Unstable power and harmonics risk uptime and raise costs. Leading operators apply ultra-low harmonic drives for cooling, delivering < 3% THDi and a clean, stable network. No bulky filters or oversizing are needed. IEEE- and IEC-compliant, they cut hardware costs and keep sensitive loads protected.
Reliability you can trust
Keep your data center running 24/7 with proven ABB drives, motors, and generators engineered for mission-critical operations, delivering continuous uptime, stable performance, and the peace of mind that your data center is always on.
Scale without limits
As demand grows, ABB will scale up with you and for you. With a global presence and a complete portfolio of drives, motors, PLCs, and supporting solutions, ABB is your one-stop partner for future-proof data center infrastructure.
Are you a data center facility owner?
Learn about the most common pitfalls of data center cooling that can put your mission-critical facility at risk. Read our guide to see how to overcome them with the most prominent technologies on the market.
Building cooling machines?
We want to be your partner in building the most efficient and reliable chillers, CRAHs and coolant distribution units. Familiarize yourself with innovative motor and drive technologies, re-shaping the data center future.
Specifying technical systems?
Start specifying variable speed drives for cooling control considering their power quality performance, so the data center network benefits from stable operation and efficiency, thanks to reduced electrical harmonics.
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Solutions that change the data center industry
Building on over 140 years of domain expertise in electric powertrains, our more than 22,000 employees across 100 countries, we innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to highly energy efficient, truly reliable and scalable solutions for data centers. See what we can offer to make your business prosper.
ACH580 ultra-low harmonic (ULH) drives offer significant benefits for data centers including efficient cooling control, enhanced power network capacity, operational reliability and easier integration — making them a sustainable and economical long-term cooling solution.
ACS880 multidrives can additionally create an 800 VDC power distribution system and provide energy efficiency and high reliability through a shared DC bus. Key benefits include reduced cabling, improved energy circulation, a smaller footprint, and enhanced system reliability and stability. Both air and liquid cooling options are available for the drive.
AC500 platform is a proven technology for data center automation. Its scalable PLCs, I/O modules, and HMIs support evolving industry needs and perform reliably in building management, cooling, and power management.
IEC and NEMA LV motors with up to IE5+ efficiency class reliably run cooling applications in data center grey and white spaces. ABB motors come with more than 100 years of experience.
ABB high voltage induction motors combine high reliability, availability, and efficiency with customizable design options. Global support ensures easy maintenance throughout their lifecycle.
LV Titanium variable speed motors bring together an advanced drive module and a highly efficient IE5 motor in a straightforward plug-and-play platform.
LV EC Titanium NEMA motors combine reluctance and permanent magnet technologies for a highly efficient, connected system.
ERH motors use a lightweight external rotor mounted directly onto the fan hub for compact, maintenance-free airflow control.
Power generators provide reliable power supply with 100% uptime, high power quality, and best-in-class power density.
Synchronous condensers help stabilize the grid during renewable energy integration and are essential for data-center reliability.
By optimizing cooling infrastructure, ABB and OctaiPipe enable data centers to reduce energy demand, enhance energy security, and improve overall competitiveness. This collaboration introduces a major advancement: an on-premise AI platform for cooling optimization that delivers up to 30% energy savings with rapid deployment and a short payback period, all without requiring new hardware.
Whatever your motor-driven application – whether pumps, fans, compressors or others – it is highly likely that it is using more energy than it needs. An ABB Energy Appraisal identifies the most energy wasteful motor-driven applications and recommends ways to boost efficiency and improve sustainability.
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Ready to build a smarter, stronger data center?
Hi, I am Dinesh Sachdeva, leading the Data center segment for ABB Motion.
My expert colleagues and I will be happy to chat with you and discuss how we can help you with making your data center business more reliable, efficient, profitable and ready for the future expansion.
