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Views: 114 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2022-11-14 Origin: Site
When it comes to making the most of airflow management improvements, it can be a challenge to figure out where to start. There are many different variables that can affect airflow in a data center, from the type of data racks to cable openings.
Fortunately, by following best practices for airflow management, you can avoid IT equipment failures and other problems. Consider the following strategies to facilitate airflow management in your data center to improve efficiency and productivity.
Data centers use a lot of power and require some serious cooling infrastructure to keep everything running. In fact, data centers are more than 100 times more power dense than large commercial office buildings. To help improve the air flow in your data center, consider changing the cooling infrastructure.
Reduce the number of cooling units in operation to represent the necessary capacity to raise temperatures without exceeding your IT equipment's upper intake temperature limit. Keep a close eye on your cooling efficiency and make any necessary adjustments.
You'll want to make sure to close all open spaces under your racks and in the vertical plane of your IT equipment air intakes. Any open spaces in your server racks and rows can cause a shift in airflow balance.
Seal under the racks, between the mounting rails, and on the sides of the racks. Install rack grommets and fade panels as well. Make sure you don't have any gaps between cabinets. If the cabinet density is high enough, cold and heat isolation may be necessary.
The open space under your server racks and on the sides of your cabinets isn't the only space you need to manage. You'll want to make sure to keep an eye on the open areas on the horizontal side of the raised floor as well. This is because any openings in the raised floor can lead to bypassed airflow, which can throw off the airflow balance in your data center.
To improve airflow management, manage the placement of perforated tiles in the raised floor and seal cable openings with brushes and grommets. Check the enclosure under the raised floor for any partition penetrations or gaps. You will need fireproofing material to effectively seal any partition penetrations.
