Water systems can continue to address the fire until it
has been brought under control. While a water
system is more likely to damage the hardware,
it is also a better means of protecting the
building structure. Water-suppression systems
are often preferred or mandated by building
owners or insurance companies. Water
systems are also highly recommended in areas
containing a high level of combustible material
use or storage. The decision of what means of
fire suppression to utilize must incorporate
numerous factors, including the mission and
criticality of the data center operations.6