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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.
‘Smart’ is The New Normal – But What Does That Even Mean?
Nothing is normal about the times we’re experiencing. Just the other day, I had a person ask me during a call what I was planning on doing 12-18 months from now when it comes to cloud design and data center development. I actually had to stop and think about that...
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Introduction to International Data Center Standards – Part 2
This is the second installment of a 2-part series introducing international data center standards. Having presented the currently available standardized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), published by the International Standards Organization (ISO) in the first...
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What You Need to Know About Row Airflow Management
The original version of this article was published on MissionCriticalMagazine.com, titled Managing Airflow at the Row Level. You can view it here. To put it simply, managing airflow at the Row level refers to improving cold aisle and hot aisle separation, and is...
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Data Center Heat Energy Re-Use Part 2: Tap the Chilled Water Loop
In this series we are exploring the different ways that data centers attempt to be responsible global citizens by reducing their carbon footprint through capturing and re-using the heat energy produced by their ICT equipment. I have taken for my launch pad an October...
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Introduction to International Data Center Standards – Part 1
It is clear that even without the recent increased dependency on digital infrastructure brought about by COVID-19, that demand for services from data centers will continue to increase. It is also evident that increasing demand will result in a greater consumption of...
read moreAirflow Management Awareness Month 2020
We’re hosting four free educational webinars throughout the month of June. Don’t miss them!
Cooling Capacity Factor (CCF) Reveals Data Center Savings
Learn the importance of calculating your computer room’s CCF by downloading our free Cooling Capacity Factor white paper.