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....

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...

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...

The Uptime Institute’s 2024 Global Data Center Survey made it clear that AI is the megatrend impacting all data centers. But the fulfillment of AI demand will require data centers to operate hybrid architectures while finding a way to achieve sustainability. Data...

The Uptime Institute’s Global Data Center Survey in 2024 highlighted several key trends. Average server rack densities are on the rise but remain below 8 kW. Meanwhile, average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) levels have remained largely consistent, showing little...