Abstract: A fire suppression system according to various aspects of the present technology is configured to deliver a fire suppressant material in response to a detected fire condition in a transportable container. In one embodiment, the fire suppression system comprises a detection system adapted to generate a detection signal when exposed to a fire condition that triggers a deployment valve to release a fire suppressant material into the transportable container. The fire suppression system is also be configured to be selectively disarmed to prevent actuation of the deployment valve in the event of an inadvertent signal generated by the detection system.

Abstract: A fire suppressant panel according to various aspects of the present technology is configured to deliver a fire suppressant material in response to a detected fire condition in a transportable container. In one embodiment, the fire suppressant panel comprises a housing having a heat sensitive detection tube disposed on one side of the housing. The heat sensitive detection tube is adapted to release a fire suppressant material in response to being exposed to a fire condition.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for hot aisle/cold aisle data center fire suppression according to various aspects of the present invention include a detection system that is configured to be located proximate to a side of a computer cabinet facing a hot aisle and a discharge system that is configured to be located within a subfloor having a cooling airflow that is directed upwards from the subfloor through one or more vents in the subfloor and into a cold aisle. The detection system may be configured to detect a fire condition such as smoke exiting the cabinet and in response generate a signal that activates the discharge system. The discharge system may be configured to inject a fire suppressant into the cooling airflow, whereby the cooling airflow may facilitate delivery of the fire suppressant into the cold aisle and the computer cabinet.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for hot aisle/cold aisle data center fire suppression according to various aspects of the present invention include a detection system that is configured to be located proximate to a side of a computer cabinet facing a hot aisle and a discharge system that is configured to be located within a subfloor having a cooling airflow that is directed upwards from the subfloor through one or more vents in the subfloor and into a cold aisle. The detection system may be configured to detect a fire condition such as smoke exiting the cabinet and in response generate a signal that activates the discharge system. The discharge system may be configured to inject a fire suppressant into the cooling airflow, whereby the cooling airflow may facilitate delivery of the fire suppressant into the cold aisle and the computer cabinet.