Should a fire being within the data center colocation facility, ACI has employes an industry leading protection system utilizing an FM-200 fire surpression system. Fires are extinguised utilizing a gas system that is not harmful for electronic components, as opposed to a water or liquid based solution. ACI's FM-200 fire surpression system is fully redundant for maximum protection. The FM-200 system extinguishes fires by interrupting the chemical chain reaction required for a fire to continue burning. This ensures any fire is quenched quickly before further damage can occur.

ACI's FM-200 is an industry trusted choice in waterless fire suppression and was originally developed as part of the DuPont family of clean agent fire extinguishants. The FM-200 system is an accepted and respected solution in the fire protection market worldwide, with a strong history of protecting some of the world's most critical assets. Utilized in over 70 countries and in thousands of data centers worldwide, the FM-200 system is designed to protect technology against fire.

The fire surpression systems is designed to reach extinguishing levels within 10 seconds or less, stopping fires before any cause significant damage can be caused. Upon deployment, the gaseous agent then spreads throughout the hazard area to suppress the fire. This fast reaction can mean the difference between a minor incident and a major loss. The FM-200 system is designed and deployed in a way to not only prevent fire, but also allow normal business to resume nearly immediately. The need for little to no downtime after an event ensures that all data and systems continue operating even during a catastrophic event. 

Keeping concious of environmental protection, the FM-200 system employs a technology that reduces any environmental impact drastically in comparision to similar systems available. ACI has further integrated state-of-the-art detection technology and clean-agent chemistry to provide fire protection for our world class data centre facility.  The gases utilized in the FM-200 system will not deplete stratospheric ozone- has a short atmospheric lifetime (31-42 years) and has minimal global warming potential. As such, it is part of the EPA's SNAP list of acceptable Halon alternative that are approved for use in total flooding, special hazard, fire suppression systems.

How the FM-200 System Works

Once a fire is detected within the data center facility the FM-200 system enters an alarm mode, at which time it is put on high alert and prepares for deployment. The system does not deploy immediately to prevent possible false alarms and preserve it's charge. Should fire continue to be detected, the FM-200 will deploy, and generally extinguish the fire within 15 seconds or less. This incredibly fast responce time ensures that minimal damage is done by any blaze.

Fire Surpression Key Points

• Completely waterless fire surpression system
• Deployment is nearly immediate, with complete fire surpression within 15 seconds.
• Redundant storage tanks built in Variety of power configrations available at both 110V and 208V
• Environmentally friendly, and listed on the EPA's SNAP list of acceptable Halon alternative

24/7 Support & Network Operations Control

ACI is extremely proud to provide a 24/7/365 Network Operations center that is always on call for your emergency needs. The ACI NOC team is highly trained and specialize in mission critical emergency situations that require precise handling and exceptional attention to detail. ACI is proud to provide 100% Canadian based network services from our Downtown Toronto, ON location at 156 Front St West. Great pride is taken in ensuring your are provided with AAA Class support around the clock