Welcome to the Upsite Blog
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.
Sustainable – Efficient – Green
LOK Family of Solutions can help you achieve environmental sustainability and support your energy efficiency goals KoldLok® Grommets prevent costly bypass airflow – conditioned air that escapes through unsealed cable openings. Installing KoldLok raised floor grommets...
LEED Information
The LOK Family of Solutions can help your new facility earn points toward LEED Certification The LEED green building rating system evaluates environmental performance from a whole-building perspective. It examines and awards points in the areas of site sustainability,...
How to Prepare your Data Center for 2014: Cooling and Airflow Update
With 2014 upon us, it's time to reexamine your cooling and airflow management strategy and examine areas for improvement. Just because you may have installed some KoldLok Grommets or HotLok blanking panels a few years ago does not mean all your bases are covered....
How to Reduce Excess Cooling Capacity, as Inspired by Ken Brill
In the spirit of our founder, Ken Brill, and his "Gold Nuggets" of wisdom on data center efficiency, Upsite examines practical and effective steps to reduce excess cooling capacity. By John Thornell, President, Upsite Technologies Ken Brill's Original 'Gold Nuggets'...
Considering DCIM? First Start With AFM.
#DCIM is mentioned on Twitter several times a day. A buzzword flying around the industry, DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) software is meant to give data center operators a holistic view of their data center’s performance. Monitoring and measuring a...
