Compass Datacenters, a fast-growing global provider, partnered with Vertiv to address noise concerns at a Northern Virginia site. Although sound studies confirmed levels were within the 55 dBA legal limit, neighbors reported tonal disturbances from outdoor cooling units. Vertiv engineers identified the issue in the coil support brackets and redesigned them to cut tonal peaks, lowering noise by 3 dBA—equal to a 50% reduction in loudness. This solution not only improved community relations but also informed future unit designs. Both companies reinforced their commitment to sustainability, zero-waste goals, and responsible environmental stewardship.

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