by Ian Seaton | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog
Is it possible to recycle some data center energy to achieve a PUE less than 1.00? Over the years I have heard such claims in various sales presentations, coffee corner casual asides and even unretractable press releases. Such claims are invariably followed by wise... 
by Ian Seaton | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog
If you think a discussion about some number of airflow management considerations in building a new data center is going to ring up the normal litany of plugging holes with filler panels and floor grommets, separating hot aisles from cold aisles, minimizing or... 
by Ian Seaton | Dec 11, 2019 | Blog
Welcome to my domain, esteemed C-suite readers. I am not sure how you found your way to my humble abode, but I am happy you are here. I have one question for you: Do you know what is going on in your data center(s)? I suspect you are adroitly fluent in what... 
by Ian Seaton | Nov 27, 2019 | Blog
There are several differences between ASHRAE TC 9.9’s recommended and allowable environmental limits for data centers, depending on who you ask. On the surface, the most straightforward differences would be the actual numbers in the ASHRAE publications. Guidance on... 
by Ian Seaton | Oct 30, 2019 | Blog
This is part 3 of a three part series on ASHRAE’s recommended vs allowable data center environmental limits. To read part 1, click here, and to read part 2, click here. I have suspected there remains some ongoing desire for clarity regarding the difference...