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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.
Why Colos Deserve More Respect in a Hyperscaler World
Comedian Rodney Dangerfield coined a famous catchphrase, “I don’t get no respect.” The same could be said for colocation providers. While they continue to add data centers at record levels, it is the hyperscalers that gain all the media attention. It’s easy to see...
Why has PUE Remained Flat for So Long After Years of Progress?
Global averages from Statista and the Uptime Institute put power usage effectiveness (PUE) at 1.55 in 2022. The latest survey from Uptime Institute raised that number to 1.58 for 2023. “PUE has been relatively flat for the last six years after falling dramatically...
7 Airflow Management Considerations in Building a New Data Center
If you think a discussion about some number of airflow management considerations in building a new data center is going to ring up the normal litany of plugging holes with filler panels and floor grommets, separating hot aisles from cold aisles, minimizing or...
How Augmented Reality Tools Can Help with Data Center Design and Reconfiguration
Oculus virtual reality (VR) headsets burst onto the scene a few years ago for immersive gaming and entertainment experiences. Novel as they are, a far more practical use case is emerging. Many augmented reality (AR) tools are being harnessed in the design of data...
Delta T by the Dozen
On those occasions when we are fortunate enough to share a lunch or happy hour with a vendor of any sort of data center mechanical plant system, accessory or mechanical infrastructure, the only phrase we might hear more often than “ΔT,” would be, “How many do you...