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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.
Data Center Power Safety: Features of NEMA Standards
In a data center, the reliability of power is a top priority. Therefore, the various components associated with delivering power to IT equipment (such as power cords and connectors) are important to be aware of, although they are commonly overlooked. Power cords are...
Why is Trust in AI Falling?
The recent Uptime Institute Data Center Survey found that trust in AI for use in data center operations has declined recently. “Most operators recognize the benefits of AI and its potential,” said Andy Lawrence, Executive Director Research, Uptime Institute. “Despite...
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[VIDEO] PUE Levels of Measurement: What You Need to Know
The Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metric is the most popular method of calculating energy efficiency in the data center. Although hotly debated for its limitations, its use is still very prevalent throughout the industry. Developed by the Green Grid, PUE is simply...
Three Key Places that are Killing Data Center Efficiency
Organizations are spending big these days on cooling infrastructure. They are upgrading their cooling systems to cope with the heat generated by modern processors. Many are implementing liquid cooling in preparation for the rack densities demanded by AI applications....
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[VIDEO] Major Changes to ASHRAE’s Fifth Edition of Thermal Guidelines – Part 3: Liquid Cooling Chapter Updates
ASHRAE Technical Committee (TC) 9.9 published the 5th Edition of their Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments in March 2021. While there are other minor clarifications, updates and corrections, the primary updates center around the air-cooled relative...
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