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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] Major Changes to ASHRAE’s 5th Edition of Thermal Guidelines – Part 1: Recommended Relative Humidity Range
ASHRAE Technical Committee (TC) 9.9 published the 5th Edition of their Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments in March 2021. While there are other minor clarifications, updates and corrections, the primary updates center around the air-cooled relative...
Bring Your Own Power is Catching On in the Data Center
There just isn’t enough power around to cope with projected AI demand. According to research firm Omdia, the installed power capacity of data centers will double between 2014 and 2030. By that time, it will reach nearly 170 GW of which nearly half will be for AI....
How Computer Chips Are Being Upgraded to Serve AI Workloads in Data Centers
A lot is going on concerning chip development. Nvidia, AMD, Intel and others are working on designs to facilitate greater AI capabilities. It is all about packing more power into smaller spaces to provide abundant processing power. There is a metric known as thermal...
Airflow Management in Focus: The Room
With so many variables affecting airflow within a data center, it can be daunting to know where to start and how to get the most out of airflow management improvements. The 4 R’s of Airflow Management™, developed by Upsite Technologies, is a holistic methodology for...
Airflow Management in Focus: The Row
With so many variables affecting airflow within a data center, it can be daunting to know where to start and how to get the most out of airflow management improvements. The 4 R’s of Airflow Management™, developed by Upsite Technologies, is a holistic methodology for...