Stainless Steel Hardware - Zinc Whisker Prevention in the Data Center

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Helps Protect Against Zinc Whiskers In The Data Center

Stainless steel hardware is available as an option.

Zinc whiskers are filaments of zinc that grow on galvanized metal surfaces. Zinc whiskers are conductive, and will cause short circuits if they bridge electrical conductors. Zinc whisker-induced short circuits have been cited as the direct cause of many catostrophic data center failures in recent years.

Zinc-plated hardware, such as nuts, bolts, washers, and screws, can be a source of zinc whiskers. To help reduce the presence of zinc in the data center, LayerZero can remove zinc plated hardware, utilizing stainless steel instead. Stainless steel hardware helps protect against zinc contamination in the data center.