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That is what you’ll gain with the Upsite Blog. We’ve been posting for several years now. One might think there is only so much to say about data center cooling and airflow management, but as a testament to our passion, and the ever changing landscape of data centers and computer rooms, we still have plenty left to talk about.
We hope you’ll find the content herein valuable and useful as you begin, or continue, your journey towards data center cooling optimization.
Hybrid Cooling: What It Is and How to Prepare for It
Some would prefer to stick with air cooling as it is simpler and cheaper. However, with the extreme densities of some equipment being produced, liquid cooling is required. The truth is that both are needed. What is emerging is a hybrid cooling infrastructure with the...
The Importance of Mutual Understanding Between IT and Facilities – Part 2: Specifying A1, A2, A3, or A4 Servers
Different server classes operate at different maximum temperatures, resulting in more free cooling hours, significantly reducing operating cost. Different maximum server temperatures result in different chiller operating conditions and may mean no chiller is required...
The Importance of Mutual Understanding Between IT and Facilities – Part 1: Specifying High ΔT Servers vs. Low ΔT Servers
Higher ΔT typically associated with blades results in less airflow volume per kW for cooling. This results in a lower total conditioned airflow rate and less fan energy, reducing operating cost. Specifying computer equipment for a data center might on the surface...
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[VIDEO] Hot Aisle Containment vs. Cold Aisle Containment: Benefits and Challenges
Data center containment has gone mainstream over the past decade, which has led to widespread implementation and adoption by many sites. In fact, according to a recent survey by the Uptime Institute, 80% of sites have implemented either hot or cold aisle containment....
Key Data Center Metrics You Should Know
As the data center industry continues to expand and evolve, the metrics used by managers to optimize various operational aspects are also advancing. Among these metrics, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) remains the most popular. Widely adopted across the industry, PUE...
