Server Room Gas Fire Suppression System Gas-based suppression is the preferred choice for server rooms because it can quickly extinguish fires without damaging sensitive electronics and without leaving residue, ensuring minimal downtime. urpose Primary goal: Protect IT infrastructure (servers, networking, storage systems) from fire while avoiding water or foam damage. Secondary goal: Minimize downtime and business interruption. Common Clean Agents for Server Rooms: | Gas Type | Chemical Name | Standard | Key Advantages | | ------------- | ---------------------- | --------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | | **FK-5-1-12** | Novec™ 1230 | NFPA 2001 | Safe for people, low environmental impact, compact storage | | **HFC-227ea** | FM-200® | NFPA 2001 | Widely used, quick extinguishing, clean agent | | **IG-541** | Nitrogen + Argon + CO2 | NFPA 2001 | No chemical residue, natural gases, no ODP | | **IG-55** | Argon + Nitrogen | NFPA 2001 | 100% natural gases, zero GWP | | **IG-100** | 100% Nitrogen | NFPA 2001 | Very cost-effective, non-reactive | | **CO2** | Carbon Dioxide | NFPA 12 | Highly effective but unsafe for occupied rooms |