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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.
Top 10 Data Center Cooling Stories of 2019
With 2019 officially over, we wanted to take a look back at our top stories from the The Upsite Blog. It was a busy year with many things to talk about—everything from discussing the differences between ASHRAE's recommended and allowable guidelines to exploring the...
[WEBINAR] Can Your Data Center Become Energy Efficient?
Presented by Kevin Kent, Data Center Operations Manager, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Continuous rapid growth and adoption of data hungry IT equipment is escalating the need for greater amounts of energy to keep data centers running and highly...
Open Letter to the C-Suite Regarding Your Data Center
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...
[WEBINAR] Thermal Control Strategies for Reliable and Energy-Efficient Data Centers
Presented By Aaron P. Wemhoff, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director, Villanova University Site of the Center for Energy-Smart Electronic SystemsCo-presenter: Rehan Khalid, Graduate Research Assistant, Villanova University Control strategies for...
What Is the Difference Between ASHRAE’s Recommended and Allowable Data Center Environmental Limits? – Part 4
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...