by Ian Seaton | Jul 14, 2021 | Blog
Different server classes operate at different maximum temperatures, resulting in more free cooling hours, significantly reducing operating cost. Different maximum server temperatures result in different chiller operating conditions and may mean no chiller is required... 
by Ian Seaton | Jul 7, 2021 | Blog
Higher ΔT typically associated with blades results in less airflow volume per kW for cooling. This results in a lower total conditioned airflow rate and less fan energy, reducing operating cost. Specifying computer equipment for a data center might on the surface... 
by Ian Seaton | Jun 2, 2021 | Blog
Back at the birth of data center thermal management as a topic of discussion for only a very small circle of friends, I tried to carve out my position of expertise in a field most folks in the industry didn’t even know was a field yet with a three prong message:... 
by Ian Seaton | May 12, 2021 | Blog
Over the last few years, several of us on this blog have come at the subject of data center airflow management from a variety of directions for both new construction projects and remediation projects. We have covered just about every possible strategy and tactic for... 
by Ian Seaton | Apr 14, 2021 | Blog
This is the 3rd installment of our 3-part series titled: Airflow Management Through the Years. To read the previous installment click here. Prior to the migration of airflow management from an effectiveness booster (eliminate hot spots and support higher densities) to...