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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.
Cooling Efficiency Algorithms: Condensers and Temperature Differentials
Over the past few months I have presented a series of algorithms for calculating the efficiency of different elements of the data center mechanical plant. These algorithms provided a framework for establishing trigger points for initiating different elements of the...
State of the Industry: Be Prepared, The Data Center Is Getting Smarter
Latest Findings from the 2019 AFCOM State of the Data Center Report You may have heard quite a bit about cognitive systems, AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics. What might come as more of a surprise is that these types of systems are now impacting the...
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[VIDEO] ASHRAE Data Center Guidelines: Understanding Server Classes
While raising temperatures in the data center has always been a controversial topic, it’s a strategy that has become more common in recent years. With that being said, it’s important to note that implementing airflow management best practices is a vital prerequisite...
Case in Point: Sample Applications of Data Center Economizer Algorithms
I am told there comes a time in all discussions, even academic discussions on building algorithms to forecast comparative energy use for different types of data center economization architectures, where a body finally just has to get to the point. That time would be...
Don’t Let Old Habits and Data Center Gremlins Keep You Up at Night
Very recently, I had the pleasure of leading the AFCOM Leaders Lab in Dallas. Our topic? Data Center Management and all of the wonderful things that fall under it. One of the coolest points was that this session wasn’t just about DCIM concepts. Rather, it was about...
