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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.

[VIDEO] Data Center Power Consumption and the Hyperscale Shift

Spoiler alert: data centers use a lot of power. In fact, many experts estimate that data storage and transmission in and from data centers use 1% of global electricity. Surprisingly though, this share has hardly changed since 2010, even though the number of internet...

Two Dynamics Driving the Trend of Raising Data Center Temperatures

In today’s current industry, there has been an undeniable trend towards raising temperatures in the data center. However, there’s more to it than just knowing how to raise the set points. Understanding the science behind this trend of raising temperatures will help...

[VIDEO] Data Center Risk Management: Availability vs. Reliability

In the data center industry, we tend to use the terms ‘availability’ and ‘reliability’ somewhat synonymously, and while they are related, they are not the same thing. On one hand, reliability is defined as the probability of failure-free system operation over a...

Cable Management vs. Airflow Management: How to Reconcile the Two

First and foremost, we should never have to choose between good cable management and good airflow management. After all, poor cable management may produce poor airflow management, and therefore, effective cable management is a critical contributor to effective airflow...

[VIDEO] Data Center Optimization: 5 Steps of AI/ML-Enabled Data Center Operations

by EkkoSense | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing the landscape for data center optimization, but if operations teams are to take full advantage of its potential, it’s important that they take a structured approach to its deployment. These are the five key...

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Why Upsite Technologies?

We are committed to providing excellent data center cooling products and tools. As part of our dedication to the science and art of data center cooling optimization, we offer timely and insightful research which addresses the demands and trends related to cooling optimization and cooling management. We also recommend industry-recognized best practices and solutions for maintaining data center cooling best practices.

Available cooling lost to bypass airflow in typical data center.

We provide best-in-class products, industry-leading education, and hands-on advice to provide data center operators with the tools needed to maximize their cooling investments.

KoldLok is the industry standard for sealing raised-floor data centers. Designed to limit bypass airflow by efficiently sealing openings in raised floors.

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Our line of rack airflow management products, specifically designed to control intake airflow in server racks. Our award-winning blanking panels are considered the 'best-fitting' in the industry.

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Our modular containment solution and line of aisle airflow management products are specifically designed to block airflow, ensuring hot and cold aisle separation.

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Ensuring there’s no wasted cooling is vital. Accurate control of the airflow through KoldLok Grommets allows us to consider energy-savings strategies such as increasing CRAC set points.

Chris Flanagan

Data Center Development Manager, Fujitsu Services

After having hands-on experience with nearly every available product on the market, HotLok is by far the superior choice. Not only does it create the best seal, but its universal mounting system and finger grips make it the easiest to use and reuse.

Lauren Tucker

Director for National Sales, DataSite, National Wholesale and Retail Colocation Owner/Operator

We have looked and looked for a solution like KoldLok. If KoldLok had been around ten years ago, we probably would not have needed to add a cooling unit back then. It improves the efficiency of our cooling system a great deal.

Doug Becker

IT Operations Supervisor, Cargill IT Services, Global Hosting Service

The 4 R's of Airflow Management™

Managing cooling in your data center is a holistic process. We've developed a methodology which we call the 4R's of Airflow Management which addresses the specific needs of aisle containment, floor containment, hot aisle containment and then monitoring of the facility. Each part of the 4R's addresses particular needs which build upon each other and enhance the effectiveness of cooling optimization efforts.

Average percentage of data centers that waste their valuable conditioned airflow through unsealed openings in the raised floor.

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The Future of Data Center Jobs and Talent in an Era of AI and Automation

by Drew Robb | Nov 8, 2023 | Blog | 0 Comments

While organizations seek to automate more processes, the talent pool required to manage new AI capabilities within the data center is somewhat shallow. Some fear their jobs may be on the chopping block as AI and automation gain ground. Yes, there will be some losses,...

What You Need to Know About Row Airflow Management

by Lars Strong | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog | 0 Comments

To put it simply, managing airflow at the Row level refers to improving cold aisle and hot aisle separation, and is typically done once you’ve made improvements at the Rack level (e.g. blanking panels) and Raised Floor level (e.g. brush grommets). While many people...

[VIDEO] Room Airflow Management Best Practices Explained

by Upsite Technologies | Oct 25, 2023 | Blog | 0 Comments

Room level airflow management is not actually airflow management in the literal sense, but instead cooling optimization, which refers to the process of making adjustments to the cooling system controls. If done well, this process will improve energy efficiency...

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Cooling Capacity Factor (CCF) Reveals Data Center Savings

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[VIDEO] Data Center Power Consumption and the Hyperscale Shift

Two Dynamics Driving the Trend of Raising Data Center Temperatures

[VIDEO] Data Center Risk Management: Availability vs. Reliability

Cable Management vs. Airflow Management: How to Reconcile the Two

[VIDEO] Data Center Optimization: 5 Steps of AI/ML-Enabled Data Center Operations

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Optimizing Data Center Cooling

Why Upsite Technologies?

Available cooling lost to bypass airflow in typical data center.

We provide best-in-class products, industry-leading education, and hands-on advice to provide data center operators with the tools needed to maximize their cooling investments.

A Trusted Resource Since 2001

The 4 R's of Airflow Management™

Average percentage of data centers that waste their valuable conditioned airflow through unsealed openings in the raised floor.

Recent Upsite Blog Posts

The Future of Data Center Jobs and Talent in an Era of AI and Automation

What You Need to Know About Row Airflow Management

[VIDEO] Room Airflow Management Best Practices Explained

Cooling Capacity Factor (CCF) Reveals Data Center Savings

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