Data centers are notorious for generating high temperatures due to the extensive equipment running simultaneously. Ciena reports that up to 40% of a data center’s total operational costs stem from the energy required to power and cool its equipment. Without proper data center air conditioning, these elevated temperatures can trigger unplanned equipment shutdowns and data loss, posing significant risks to your company.

 

Thankfully, there are effective methods to maintain and enhance data center air conditioning efficiency, ensuring your servers operate at optimal temperatures.

 

Properly Install Your Servers

 

Ensuring proper server installation is crucial for effective data center air conditioning. Servers should be correctly oriented, with each cabinet optimized for quality airflow. 

 

Incorrect installation, such as improper kilowatt draw per cabinet or exhaust fans blowing warm air into the cold aisle, can lead to long-term equipment damage.

 

Monitor the Environment

 

Even with a well-implemented data center, the risk of overheating remains if the environment is not diligently monitored and adjusted accordingly. Temperature fluctuations, equipment malfunctions, and changes in workload demand can all contribute to the potential for overheating. 

 

Data center management software plays a crucial role in mitigating these risks by providing real-time monitoring and control capabilities. With advanced monitoring features, you can track power outputs, temperature levels, humidity levels, and other environmental variables. This granular level of insight allows you to identify potential issues before they escalate into critical problems.

 

Keep Aisles Organized

 

A main component of ensuring optimal airflow for data center air conditioning is to keep your aisles organized and clear. Remove any debris that may be blocking the airflow to your servers, and keep cables orderly and out of the way of any exhaust fans. 

 

For additional organization, consider installing blanking panels or rack side panels on your server cabinets to reduce the risk of drawing hot air into the cold aisle.

 

Install Intelligent Container Modules

 

LDP Associates offers intelligent container modules designed for optimal data center cooling distribution. These modules enhance the predictability of the data center environment by responding in real-time to heat generation.

 

Are you in need of data center air conditioning solutions? LDP Associates is there for you. Reach out to us today for more information about our data center maintenance solutions, air conditioning solutions, and more. We’re your one-stop shop for data center needs!

Posted 4/22/24