As rack densities increase, data centers must reconsider their cooling strategies. High-density racks consume more power, which generates more heat and requires more cooling. Legacy cooling systems may not be up to the task. Data centers have traditionally relied on … Read More
Server Rack Cooling
Data Center Airflow Management Principles, Benefits, and Tips
Data center managers have two primary objectives: meeting uptime requirements and minimizing operational costs. Both of these objectives are directly impacted by thermal management, which is, in turn, tied to airflow management. Heat is the enemy when it comes to … Read More
Server Rack Cooling Solutions: In-Rack and In-Row Cooling
Traditional computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units are struggling to keep up with the heat generated by today’s power-hungry IT equipment. These systems circulated chilled air throughout the room, wasting much of the cooling capacity on empty space. Raised-floor cooling … Read More
The Importance of Effective Server Rack Airflow Management
Networking environments must be properly cooled to prevent IT equipment failures and shortened lifespans. The damage caused by heat doesn’t always manifest itself immediately. Equipment can crash intermittently over a period of weeks or even months, causing multiple episodes of … Read More
How Are Data Centers Cooled? Exploring the Types of Data Center Cooling
Cooling is one of the most critical aspects of data center design. Without effective heat dissipation, IT equipment will perform poorly and even fail. Data center cooling strategies have evolved to address dramatic increases in power densities. According to the … Read More
Examining Data Center Liquid Cooling: Immersion vs. Direct-to-Chip Systems
The rapid adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) applications is driving increased density in the data center. General-purpose data center racks have a power density of 10 kW to 20 kW. Racks of equipment used to train AI … Read More
Exploring The Basics of Data Center Aisle Containment: Doors, Panels, Curtains, and More
Aisle containment is a proven method of improving cooling efficiency in the data center. It builds upon the concept of “hot aisles,” where the rears of cabinets face each other, and “cold aisles,” where the fronts of cabinets face each … Read More