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Capturing the Evolution of Data Center Cooling and Airflow ManagementData Center Education and Knowledge
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.
Where To Start Airflow Management In the Data Center
The most effective place to start an airflow management improvement initiative is not actually anywhere in the data center. Instead, the first steps toward investing in optimized airflow management begin in a conference room, office, hallway by the water cooler, or...
Data Center Liquid Cooling Market Is Heating Up!
I love discussing the concept of liquid cooling. Moreover, to be honest, we hear about a great many more conversations and use-cases regarding the deployment of liquid cooling solutions. Consider this, Gartner estimates that ongoing power costs are increasing at least...
Airflow Management for Single Row Data Centers
Going back to Labor Day week, I have crafted a series of six blogs exploring different barriers to data center air containment and explained how to overcome those obstacles while still producing dramatic increases in energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and...
Data Center Cooling Market Will Grow to $14 Billion by 2021
Let’s be clear here; there is almost no slowdown in the data center market. In fact, research from Jones Lang LaSalle indicates that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the data center sector surged in 2016, a trend that is on pace to continue through 2017 and...
Dealing With A Variety of Data Center Rack Sizes and Models
Containment is not as ubiquitous as the EIA rack. While there are a variety of reasons for some remaining industry intransigence, cost and ineffectiveness are not defensible. Airflow containment will always provide a data center environment that can support higher...