BUILDING AUTOMATION
Data center operators are under enormous pressure to scale their operations to satisfy rapidly growing demand for high performance computing and AI workloads. Honeywell’s proven building automation solutions can help – from maintaining uptime, to improving efficiency, reducing emissions and helping to protect workers, data and building assets.
600+ kW
Typical rack density by 20271
15%
of outages cost upwards of $1 million2
954 TWh
Data center energy consumption by 20303
Honeywell Data Center Solutions - Built for What's Next
Multi-domain Expertise in Data Center Automation
When it comes to smoke, fire, or gas in Data Centers, the consequences can be disastrous. These factors not only put data at risk - they threaten people, property, and reputations, too. Learn more about how Honeywell's advanced technologies can help keep you one step ahead.
Data centers house critical information and require strict physical security access control to reduce the risk of unauthorized individuals entering the facility. We can design a system that combines intrusion, video and access controls into one unified interface enabling operators to respond rapidly to events.
Integrate data streams from power, electrical, cooling and other digital sources into one interface for real time visibility that contributes to efficient data center operations. Meet 24x7 uptime requirements and maximize energy efficiency.
Integrated switchgear and power management solutions control and distribute the power that helps keep critical systems running without interruption. Intelligently regulate energy distribution and consumption while leveraging predictive maintenance to help identify potential issues early to reduce power quality issues and costly downtime.
Proven Solutions for Uptime, Efficiency and Comprehensive Security
Data Center Frequently Asked Questions
To prevent downtime in data centers, technology like early smoke detection systems, energy storage solutions, predictive maintenance and redundant infrastructure for power and cooling should be considered. 40% of organizations have experienced a significant, serious or severe IT service outage that was caused by human error over the past three years, highlighting the need to automate standardized procedures and workflows as well as to use integrated monitoring to help maintain uptime.2
To choose the right data center solutions for your business, start with identifying and evaluating data center providers. It’s important to look beyond just buying point-solution and work with a partner that can support a full project lifecycle, from design and integration to ongoing service. Look for a partner with experience in integrating systems to help improve reliability and reduce complexity, as well as a track record of delivering projects on time and on budget. Ask providers for case studies, on-time delivery rates and details about how systems are monitored and supported over time.
Lifecycle design can help data centers optimize energy use and environmental impact by addressing efficiency at every stage, from site selection and thermal management to automation solutions and waste heat reuse. A data center with a well-planned lifecycle approach can lower carbon footprint by up to 69% using commercially proven technologies, compared to traditional designs that focus only on minimizing power usage efficiency (PUE).4 Improving energy efficiency doesn’t just lower carbon footprint – it also helps reduce operating costs and prevent downtime by keeping systems running more reliably.
A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is designed for high-performance, mission-critical systems like power infrastructure and chiller plant management in data centers. It offers fast response times and built-in redundancy. A DDC (Direct Digital Controller) is well suited for non-critical HVAC systems, such as office or lobby spaces, and typically includes pre-built templates for ease of setup. Many data centers benefit from a hybrid controller approach, basing selection on the specific performance and reliability needs of each use application.
Advanced smoke detection is critical in data centers because high airflow systems can dilute smoke, making early signs of fire harder to detect. Without fast and accurate detection, even small incidents can escalate quickly, leading to equipment damage, data loss and costly downtime. Early warning systems, like lithium-ion battery off-gas sensors, aspirating smoke detection and smart alarm panels, can provide more lead time to respond, helping protect sensitive infrastructure and maintain uptime.
Our Solutions are Deployed in Hyperscale and Colocation Data Centers Worldwide
1 Data Center Dynamics, “Nvidia’s Rubin Ultra NVL576 rack expected to be 600kW, coming second half of 2027,” Sebastian Moss, March 18, 2025. [Accessed May 6, 2025]
2 Uptime Institute, “2022 Outage Analysis,” 2022. [Accessed December 19, 2024]
3 Uptime Institute, “Executive Summary, Annual outage analysis 2025,” May 2025. [Accessed May 6, 2025]
4 Honeywell, “Design for More Efficient Data Centers,” March 2025. [Accessed August 26, 2025]
