The Walt Disney Company’s mission is to entertain, inform, and inspire people around the globe through the power of storytelling, iconic brands, creative talent, and innovative technology. As one of the world’s premier media and entertainment companies, Disney depends on reliable infrastructure to support critical entertainment and corporate operations.
At its data center in The Woodlands, Texas, Disney needed two new 1-megawatt UPS units installed to strengthen backup power and protect operational continuity. Camali Corp was brought in to support the UPS installation, evaluate the existing redundancy configuration, and develop a smarter sequencing strategy that maintained A+B redundancy while eliminating the need for temporary power.
Disney needed two new 1-megawatt UPS units installed while protecting data center redundancy, resulting in:
In a critical data center environment, these issues created real operational and financial risk.
Camali Corp reviewed the UPS configuration, identified the communication constraint, and developed a method of procedure that preserved redundancy without temporary power.
Camali Corp’s sequencing strategy delivered measurable cost savings while strengthening the reliability of Disney’s data center power environment:
The result: a stronger, more reliable data center power environment delivered through smarter planning and technical execution
“The breakthrough was identifying that the communication incompatibility between the old and new UPS systems was creating a false constraint. Once we mapped out the commissioning sequence, we were able to eliminate the temporary power scope entirely. This project is a great example of value engineering through technical thinking, not cutting corners.”
UPS redundancy helps protect critical systems from power interruptions. In an A+B or N+1 configuration, backup capacity is available if one system fails or needs maintenance.
A UPS system provides immediate backup power when utility power is interrupted. This helps critical equipment stay online, transfer to another power source, or shut down safely.
Sequencing matters because the order of installation, commissioning, and relocation can affect system reliability. A strong method of procedure helps reduce risk during active infrastructure upgrades.
Value engineering helps identify smarter ways to meet the same performance and reliability goals without unnecessary cost. In data centers, this can include better sequencing, equipment planning, and coordination.
Power upgrades often affect systems that support critical operations. Careful planning helps maintain continuity, reduce downtime risk, and ensure new equipment integrates safely with existing infrastructure.
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