Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Hot aisle and cold aisle containment separate hot and cold airflows in data centers, improving cooling efficiency and cutting energy use. Both techniques prevent the mixing that degrades cooling performance. Cold Aisle Containment: Cold aisle containment encloses the cold aisle so that cold air from CRAC units goes straight to server intakes. This prevents mixing […]
You can cut datacenter cooling costs with these strategies: 1. Optimize Airflow Management Seal Gaps and Leaks: Install blanking panels in every empty rack U to stop hot exhaust from recirculating to cold aisles. Seal cable cutouts in raised floors and gaps around ductwork. Hot/Cold Aisle Containment: Contain either the hot aisle or the cold […]
Effective datacenter cooling keeps IT infrastructure reliable, performant, and long-lived. Poor cooling causes overheating, failures, shorter hardware life, and higher energy bills. 1. Optimize Airflow Management Hot and Cold Aisle Containment: Arrange racks in hot aisle/cold aisle rows. Direct cold air to server intakes, exhaust hot air out the back. Use containment — curtains, doors, […]
To calculate Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) in a datacenter, you need to measure two key values: Total Facility Power and IT Equipment Power. PUE is a metric used to determine the energy efficiency of a datacenter. Here’s a step-by-step guide to calculate it: 1. Understand the Formula The formula for PUE is: PUE = {Total […]
