Data Center Operations
Uptime starts with maintenance
Generators, UPS systems, cooling units, fire suppression — every critical system in your data center on one PM platform. Full audit trail for SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Challenges data center facilities teams face
A missed PM can cost millions
A single CRAC unit failure on a hot day or a generator that won't start during a utility outage — the cost of unplanned downtime in a data center dwarfs every other industry. Preventive maintenance isn't optional, it's the entire strategy.
Auditors want records, not promises
SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits require evidence that maintenance is being performed on schedule. "We do it every quarter" isn't enough — you need timestamped records with technician names, checklists, photos, and completion dates.
Dozens of systems, different schedules, zero margin for error
Monthly generator load tests, quarterly UPS battery inspections, semi-annual CRAC coil cleanings, annual fire suppression system tests, weekly fuel level checks — each system on its own cadence. Miss one and you're exposed.
How Stinger PM helps data center teams
Every critical system tracked, every PM scheduled, every action logged. One platform for generators, UPS, cooling, fire suppression, and electrical distribution — with the audit trail your compliance team needs.
PM scheduling
Monthly generator load bank tests, quarterly UPS battery inspections, semi-annual CRAC/CRAH coil cleanings, annual fire suppression tests, weekly fuel polishing and level checks. Set the schedule per asset, work orders auto-generate. Nothing falls through the cracks because nothing depends on someone remembering.
Meter tracking
Track runtime hours on generators, UPS transfer counts, CRAC unit operating hours. Trigger PMs based on actual usage — a generator that ran 200 hours during storm season needs service sooner than the calendar says.
Checklists
Build standardized PM procedures: generator load test steps, UPS battery impedance test sequences, CRAC unit inspection points, BMS sensor calibration checks. Techs complete on their phone with readings, pass/fail, and photos. Same procedure every time, every tech.
Full audit trail
Every action logged with timestamp, user, and details. Every work order, every checklist completion, every photo, every status change. When the auditor asks for generator maintenance records for the past 12 months, you export and hand it over. SOC 2 control evidence in minutes, not days.
Asset history
Every generator, UPS, PDU, CRAC, ATS, and fire panel with full records: make, model, serial, install date, firmware version, every PM performed, every part replaced, every anomaly documented. Your team has complete visibility into every critical system.
Custom fields
Track data center-specific attributes: rack power capacity, UPS load percentage, generator fuel type, battery string install dates, PDU circuit assignments, design day cooling capacity. Make the system match your environment — not the other way around.
More capabilities for critical environments
Data centers require more than basic CMMS features. From API integrations with your BMS to SLA tracking for colo tenants — Stinger PM is built for critical infrastructure.
QR tags
Aluminum tags on every generator, UPS, CRAC, and PDU. Scan from the data hall or mechanical room to see full history and start a work order. Survive the heat of a generator room.
SLA tracking
If you provide managed hosting or colo services, set response and resolution targets for tenant-reported issues. Live countdown timers ensure critical environment issues get immediate attention.
Inventory & parts
Track UPS batteries, filters, belts, fuses, and spare PDU breakers. Low stock alerts on critical spares so you're never waiting on overnight shipping during an emergency.
Projects & costing
UPS battery string replacements, generator overhauls, cooling capacity upgrades — track multi-week projects with budgets, milestones, and cost roll-ups from linked work orders.
Budget tracking
Annual maintenance budgets per facility or per system category. Track actual vs. planned spending. Variance reports for operations leadership.
REST API & webhooks
Integrate with your BMS, DCIM, or monitoring platform. Trigger work orders automatically from environmental alerts. Push maintenance status to your NOC dashboard.
Stop paying per user
Here's what CMMS software costs for a 15-person data center team (1 facilities director, 2 critical environment managers, 8 technicians, 2 BMS/controls techs, 2 admin/planning):
| Solution | Monthly Cost (15 users) |
|---|---|
| Stinger PM | $250flat |
| UpKeep | $675 – $1,125 |
| MaintainX | $240 – $735 |
| Limble | $420 – $1,035 |
And when you add your overnight shift team, the price stays the same.
Start tracking every critical system today
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