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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.
How the Perception of DCIM Has Changed Over the Years – Part 1
Over these past few years, my view on DCIM has really changed. Several years ago, I was asked to lead an AFCOM half-day workshop on DCIM. I organized a 5-hour workshop, created some fun coursework, and ensured the audience participated. I didn't expect this to become...
Top 10 Data Center Cooling Stories of 2022
With 2022 officially over, we wanted to take a look back at our top stories from The Upsite Blog. It was a busy year with many things to talk about—everything from discussing how the metaverse will live in your data center to examining the benefits and challenges of...
Why Monitoring Your Airflow is Essential to Reducing Costs
Old habits die hard. And when it comes to data center cooling, the old way of doing things still lingers on today. Unfortunately, this dated approach to computer room cooling is actually limiting cooling infrastructure efficiency. In essence, the old ways are guiding...
Airflow Management Considerations for the Containerized Data Center
We have talked about data center airflow management for high and low-density deployments, for raised floor and slab floor data centers, for legacy servers and newer heat tolerant servers, and many other applications and scenarios. Simply put, we have covered many...
Key Factors Driving Data Center Sustainability
Data center sustainability has become increasingly important in recent years, as the pressure has been steadily building for the past two decades. According to a study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the total power consumption of data centers surged by 90%...
