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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.
How the Metaverse Will Live in Your Data Center
I wrote an article recently on the AFCOM Data Center World home page. I'm lucky enough to be the host and MC of the event for those who don't know! I'm also leading a DCIM workshop that will actually focus on metaverse, management, and your data center ecosystem. But...
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[VIDEO] Hot Aisle Working Conditions: What to Consider as Temperatures Rise
Buried in an appendix of ASHRAE’s Thermal Guidelines is a section on hot aisle temperatures and safety requirements. While this may be unbeknownst to most people, it is a topic that should be discussed, especially as the industry moves towards raising inlet...
How to Maximize the Effectiveness of Aisle Containment in Situations With Non-Compliant Airflow Patterns
Data center airflow containment is not only a documented best practice in all data center standards; it is now legislatively mandated by some state and municipal building and energy codes. Nevertheless, containment is still not as ubiquitous as the EIA rack. While...
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[WEBINAR] Data Center Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Examining the Key Elements and Planning for a Path Forward
Presented by Mark Acton, Independent Consultant, Non Executive Director, EkkoSense Data center energy efficiency has been an ongoing topic and goal in the industry that has led to many innovations around how data centers are powered and cooled. The primary driver for...
Top Data Center Trends and Predictions to Watch for in 2022
Opinions below have been contributed by Bill Kleyman (Switch), Lars Strong (Upsite Technologies), and Mark Acton (Independent Consultant/EkkoSense). We’ve learned a lot from the past couple of years. Much of it has been an eye-opening experience for many organizations...
