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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.
The Role of IT Infrastructure in Pandemic Health Care
It's no secret that COVID-19 uprooted many business processes, and the health care industry was no exception. The pandemic forced health care facilities to adapt their processes to focus on providing high-quality care to the influx of new patients diagnosed with...
The Importance of Mutual Understanding Between IT and Facilities – Part 6: Specifying Cages that Are Compatible with Containment
Cages and containment don’t have to be mutually exclusive. If the cage is not compatible with containment, there will be a need for extra volume airflow and lower cooling unit set points, resulting in higher operating costs. Customer/client cages in colocation data...
The Importance of Mutual Understanding Between IT and Facilities – Part 5: Specifying Cooling Unit Set Points
Best practice is to specify maximum allowable IT equipment inlet temperature and let mechanical plant find its own level. Managing temperature by thermostat set point frequently results in mechanical plant wasted energy and cycling or heating by cooling equipment....
The Role of Big Data in Tracking California Wildfires
Wildfires are some of California’s most destructive events, and they’re becoming more common. In 2020, the state experienced more than 9,000 fires, burning a record 4.2 million acres, more than the previous three years combined. As the climate crisis grows more...
Data Centers, the Pandemic, and the Supply Chain: A Look at Resiliency and Reliability
I just got back from my first in-person event in over two years. It was wonderful to see real people, attend in-person sessions and had the opportunity to see amazing friends and brilliant industry colleagues. We were like kids who haven't seen each other all...
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