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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.
Slab vs. Raised Floor: 3 Things to Consider
There is a small movement away from raised floor environments in data centers to a slab floor. There are arguments on both sides regarding which is better. Many are convinced that their solution is the only way to go. However, there are some considerations you should...
How the Internet of Things will Impact Data Centers and Capacity
Only Rip Van Winkle could have slept through last week’s story and video emanating through the ether from researchers at MIT and Harvard about flat sheets of paper autonomously folding themselves, origami-like, to create “legs” and then scuttle about. If you are of a...
5 Common Myths about Data Center Containment
Various dynamics have been driving the adoption of containment as an air flow management (AFM) method. Some primary drivers include: The need to reduce operating costs by making the cooling infrastructure more efficient. The need to eliminate high IT equipment intake...
How Environmental Controls Impact Data Center Efficiency
One of the biggest initiatives around the modern data center revolves around greater density, more control, and of course – efficiency. Here’s something to consider: The amount of cloud instances and data points within a very distributed data center model is only...
The Evolution of Data Center Containment
Containing hot or cold aisles in computer rooms has become almost as standard practice as installing grommets and blanking panels. According to a study in 2012, 78% of data centers had deployed some form of containment. While the benefits of containment are well...