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Capturing the Evolution of Data Center Cooling and Airflow ManagementData Center Education and Knowledge
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.
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The Trend Towards White IT Racks: Should You Make the Move?
Over the past few years, cabinet manufacturers have reported a growing percentage of their sales are for white server cabinets. In addition, it's become commonplace to see white equipment at conference exhibit halls, where not too long ago the prime variations tended...
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[VIDEO] Driving Change: The Data Behind Our Digital Society
In all honesty, the term ‘digital’ has been overused and over marketed for years now. With that being said, we can’t deny the change it’s had on the world, and more specifically, our industry. Modernization and digital initiatives have been key drivers for change in...
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[VIDEO] Data Center Risk Management: Understanding the Risks We Face – Part 1
First and foremost, what’s a data center? A data center is a building, or segregated area of a building whose sole purpose is to provide secure, highly available, and reliable IT services. We sometimes forget that when we’re in the world of power and cooling. These...
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[VIDEO] Current State of Optimization: Where Planning and Operations Diverge
The most important thing a data center operator must do is meet the needs of the business and its customers. Availability and uptime must be 100%, with services performing as required to deliver a high quality experience for both customers and internal users. The...
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[VIDEO] How Cooling Optimization Works
While airflow management is the process of managing the flow of air through a computer room (with solutions such as floor grommets, blanking panels, and containment), cooling optimization is the process of making adjustments to the cooling system controls (such as...