As data centers continue to expand, driven by the demands of AI workloads and increasingly complex operations, power usage effectiveness (PUE) has become a critical priority. Achieving real-time visibility into essential infrastructure such as UPS systems, substations, switchgear, and cooling units is now indispensable. Industrial connectivity plays a pivotal role in ensuring reliable power delivery while enabling secure, scalable, and efficient communication across the entire facility. In this article, we explore how industrial connectivity is reshaping data center infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, and reducing both risks and operational costs.
As data center density, AI workloads, and operational complexity continue to climb, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is more critical than ever. Downtime isn’t an option—but without real-time visibility into vital electrical systems like substations, UPS, switchgear, and HVAC, risks rise and response times fall behind.
Modern data centers are under mounting pressure to keep PUE low, even as power demands surge. To ensure uninterrupted power delivery, your Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) needs intelligent, resilient connectivity that keeps energy systems seamlessly aligned—every second of every day.
Moxa’s industrial-grade networking solutions are built for this challenge—delivering reliable, secure, and scalable communication that keeps your power systems connected, efficient, and protected.
The Moxa Advantage: Reliable Industrial Connectivity
You Can Count On
Fast, Reliable, and Efficient OT Data Acquisition
A wide-ranging portfolio of serial and I/O connectivity, protocol gateways, and IIoT gateways—built to meet the demands of modern industrial environments.
- Industry-Leading Modbus Protocol Gateways : The most complete selection of Modbus protocol gateways available—engineered for seamless integration and maximum compatibility.
- Built for Harsh Conditions : Designed with high surge protection and electromagnetic immunity to ensure reliable performance in electrically noisy or extreme environments.
Consistent OT Data Transmission You Can Trust
Moxa’s network redundancy solutions guarantee zero packet loss and unmatched transmission reliability.
- Turbo Ring delivers ultra-fast recovery times—under 20 ms (or 50 ms in a single ring) across up to 250 switches.
- Turbo Chain enables flexible, unrestricted topology expansion to fit your growing network needs.
- PRP and HSR protocols provide seamless, zero-delay, zero-loss recovery for mission-critical applications.
Real-Time, Full-Spectrum OT Network Visibility
MXview One: IT-Friendly OT Network Management Software
- Clear OT Network Topology Visibility: Simplify maintenance and speed up troubleshooting with an intuitive view of your network’s structure.
- Early Equipment Abnormality Detection: Identify potential issues before they impact operations, ensuring higher uptime and reliability.
- Comprehensive Security Settings Overview: Gain full insight into your network devices’ security configurations for enhanced protection.
Strengthening OT Cybersecurity Resilience
Data centers must embed cybersecurity at every level to meet regulatory and operational demands.
- Compliant with global standards such as NIS2, CRA, and CIRCIA
- Secures systems, devices, and data throughout OT networks
- Minimizes risks to ensure continuous, trusted operations
Reliable Connectivity Tailored for Power Monitoring Applications
1. PDU Monitoring Networks
Moxa delivers a comprehensive connectivity solution to streamline monitoring and management of Power Distribution Units (PDUs). Effortlessly integrate data from PDUs and Static Transfer Switches (STS) into EPMS and SCADA systems for enhanced operational control.
Requirements
- Remote access for real-time PDU status and control
- Seamless protocol conversion from Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP
- Accurate digital input data collection
- Reliable serial connectivity via RJ45 connectors
Why Moxa
- A versatile product portfolio featuring MGate MB3270 and MB3660 protocol gateways (2-port and 16-port options) for Modbus RTU-to-TCP conversion; ioLogik E1210 remote I/O modules for signal delivery; and the EDS-2000 Series unmanaged switches ensuring stable, EMI-resistant Ethernet communication.
- High-density, high-performance Modbus protocol conversion
- Intuitive configuration interface for quick setup
- Built-in diagnostics tools for fast and efficient troubleshooting
2. EPMS/SCADA Systems Networks
To ensure maximum system availability, Moxa provides a unified, integrated network infrastructure for EPMS and SCADA systems. Moxa's solutions enable reliable connectivity, real-time data acquisition, and seamless monitoring across power, cooling, and environmental systems throughout your facility.
Requirements
- Achieve five 9’s (99.999%) system availability
- Enable integrated communication across LV/MV switch rooms, cooling, and other operational systems
- Collect and transmit high volumes of data from diverse power and cooling monitoring devices and sensors
Why Moxa
- No annual licensing fees—reduce operational costs with transparent pricing
- Scalable, reliable network architecture with Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain redundancy—millisecond-level recovery across up to 250 switches
- Modbus gateways with dual/multiple Modbus Master polling support
- End-to-end product portfolio—from Modbus gateways and managed Ethernet switches to remote I/O
3. HSR Networks for Medium-Voltage Switchgear
High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) topology ensures zero recovery time, enabling uninterrupted communication for critical power delivery in data centers. HSR provides high-speed, redundant connectivity for Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) in medium-voltage (MV) switchgear—supporting protection, monitoring, and seamless integration with the data center infrastructure (DCI) backbone.
Requirements
- IEDs to support MV switchgear protection
- High-availability, redundant networking for data center infrastructure
- HSR topology implementation to connect MV switchgear with the DCI network backbone
Why Moxa
- Wide portfolio of IEC 61850-3 certified Ethernet switches purpose-built for HV/MV power applications
- Expert network consulting and technical support—including proof-of-concept (PoC) assistance
Moxa Product Highlights
Ethernet Switches / PoE Switches
Rackmount/
Modular/Din-rail Managed Switches
Unmanaged Switches
Industrial Computers
Secure Routers
Network Management
Network Management Software
MXview One with Power Added-on Module
Network Security Management Software
Protocol Gateways
Remote I/O
Serial Device Servers
*Easy World's Moxa's official distributor in the Middle East. For any further information please contact us via sales@eworldme.com.
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