Solutions for the Next Generation Data Center
Information Technology (IT) has an ever-increasing demand for data, space, monitoring, and power consumption. A great deal of current data center power consumption is dedicated to cooling the components so they can keep working at maximum capacity. That consumption will only continue to rise in the coming years. 1 One of the best ways to assist
A recent blog post by Ian Seaton of Upsite Technologies tackled this very question. And… If you are following the ASHRAE recommendations, you might be missing the mark. From poor aisle design to equipment that “breathes” in reverse, breakdowns in airflow management can lead to temperature readings that are either too high or too low,
Instead of giving you facts of figures about someone else’s data center or generic facts that you’ve probably heard before, we’re going to address some questions to ask yourself or your IT Specialist. If you have complications answering these questions or wish to seek custom advice, our subject matter experts are here to help (seriously,
We asked our partner Bill Kennedy at Stulz-ATS/Engineered Mechanical Systems: When does a data center need humidification? What to consider? How accurate are room level humidity thermostats? As we all know, each strategy for designing a controlled environment is unique to fit the needs of the space and the goals of the task. Identifying each
“Airflow is easy, like low hanging fruit.” Although airflow is tough to see, you can feel the hot spots in a data center. If you find yourself hitting cooling capacity and choose to improve your airflow, you may not need to invest in another CRAC unit. Incorporating improved airflow management would create a positive impact on
The sensible Thermal wheel also known as a rotary heat exchanger is made of corrugated aluminum, bisected by two parallel ducts. As the...
Hot Aisle & Cold Aisle Containment: Which one is best for us and our situation? The short answer is: Each location varies! Certain factors will dictate whether you isolate the hot aisle for the cold aisle. Hot Aisle A Hot Aisle Containment System (HACS) encloses the hot aisle, allowing the rest of the data center
The findings are counter to original beliefs that insufficient computer room air conditioning units or high heat densities were the underlying cause of computer room cooling issues.
Seal rack openings with HotLok Filler Blank Panels (often spelled: HotLock) The Upsite HotLok Blanking Panel is a snap-in blanking panel that provides a 99.97+%+ effective seal in IT equipment cabinets. The state-of-the-art technology, designed for both 1U and 2U openings, controls airflow for optimized cooling effectiveness. HotLok Blanking Panel is Upsite’s latest green solution
Directional or Standard Airflow Panels…both have their place. Directional, as well as standard airflow panels come in many varieties to satisfy all your data center cooling needs. These cost-effective and energy-efficient airflow panels offer compelling returns on investment and lower operating costs in both new build and retrofit Data Centers and labs. However, there are