Data Center Bollard Applications
Data centers require strong safeguards to protect valuable IT infrastructure and assets. Data center bollards work with your security system to ensure proper traffic flow and to protect facilities from unauthorized access and other hazards. Blockaides, Inc. brings decades of bollard expertise to every perimeter security project.
Why Data Centers Need Bollards
Many data centers use advanced colocation facility security. Bollards add critical protection by:
- Preventing unauthorized vehicle access: With increasing criticism and targeted protests in some areas, data centers face heightened vehicle threats. Bollards help prevent unauthorized vehicle access to sensitive infrastructure, which is especially important for data centers located in remote areas with limited visibility.
- Protecting infrastructure: By controlling perimeter traffic, bollards protect essential systems from accidents.
- Controlling delivery and service vehicle access routes: With limited staff, data centers may struggle to direct delivery vehicles. Bollards clearly mark entrances and can aid observation of intrusions.
- Ensuring business continuity: A breach can harm a data center’s reputation, cause data leaks and disrupt operations for many clients. Multi-layer security, including bollards, minimizes the risk of physical attacks.
- Supporting regulatory compliance: When data centers store data related to government matters, healthcare and other highly-regulated industries, they must follow guidelines for ensuring sensitive data stays protected. Installing bollards and other safety measures shows that the data centers have taken precautions.
Types of Bollards for Data Centers
Blockaides, Inc. offers a range of bollards:
- Crash-rated bollards: For main facility perimeters, our crash-tested bollards for high-speed and low-speed collisions are tested to ASTM F3016 or ASTM F2656-07 standards. Our bollards include models that can stop vehicles up to 15,000 pounds traveling at up to 50 mph.
- Retractable bollards: Service areas and managed loading docks can stay protected with our retractable bollards, which provide access to authorized visitors while still securing your perimeter.
- Decorative bollards: Our decorative bollards blend security with attractive landscaping.
- Removable bollards: Guide emergency vehicles with removable bollards in multiple designs and styles.
Key Design Considerations for Data Center Security Bollards
At data centers, bollards are about more than vehicle barrier protection. They should also protect without disrupting your site’s look. At colocation data centers, quality lighted bollards create a positive first impression for business visitors and investors. Well-designed bollards reinforce your brand in high-end settings.
Placing bollards around critical infrastructure, including the loading dock, main entrance, generator yard and other sensitive areas, offers protection against vehicle ramming. Retractable bollards at service areas and lighted bollards in pedestrian zones balance security with operational efficiency.
Implementation and Maintenance
Professional installation of your bollards ensures quality, supports compliance and minimizes downtime. Here are a few other tips:
- Perform site assessments: Start with a professional site assessment to identify risks and optimal bollard placement. Reevaluate every few years for continued effectiveness.
- Regularly inspect your bollards: Check for signs of damage. Wash bollards by wiping with soapy water, then air dry.
- Document your efforts: Keep records of installation, inspections and maintenance for compliance and audits.
Contact Us for Perimeter Security for Your Data Center
Cybersecurity threats are not the only considerations for data centers. Bollards from Blockaides, Inc. help you address the very real physical hazards facing data centers. Contact our team to discuss your needs or request a quote.
