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by Lars Strong | Feb 13, 2019 | Blog
While raising temperatures in the data center has always been a controversial topic, it’s a strategy that has become more common in recent years. With that being said, it’s important to note that implementing airflow management best practices is a vital prerequisite... 
by Lars Strong | Dec 5, 2018 | Blog
Many types of companies use colocation facilities (multi-tenant or shared data centers) for various reasons. In many cases, they either don’t have enough cabinets to justify their own data center, or they want the higher reliability of a colo site for their most... ![[VIDEO] 7 Metrics You Should Be Calculating to Optimize Your Cooling](https://www.upsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/7-metrics-you-should-be-calculating-to-optimize-your-cooling-1080x675.jpeg)
by Lars Strong | Nov 14, 2018 | Blog
When it comes to optimizing your data center’s cooling, it’s fairly well known (and commonly discussed on this blog) that airflow management improvements can lead to many benefits. This includes increased IT equipment reliability by elimination or reduction of... 
by Lars Strong | Oct 17, 2018 | Blog
Data center containment has gone mainstream over the past decade, which has led to widespread implementation and adoption by many sites. In fact, according to a recent survey by the Uptime Institute, 80% of sites have implemented either hot or cold aisle containment.... ![[VIDEO] The Importance of Sealing Under the Rack](https://www.upsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/the-importance-of-sealing-under-the-rack-1080x675.png)
by Lars Strong | Sep 19, 2018 | Blog
You might not think it, but the small space between the bottom of an IT rack or cabinet and the raised floor or slab can play a profound role in airflow management and on IT inlet temperatures. Usually ranging in size from half an inch to two inches, this space allows...