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What to do about low temperatures in the cold aisle of the computer room
Cold aisle containment is a critical design approach in modern data centers aimed at enhancing cooling efficiency. The prevalent design involves directing cold supply air into the contained aisle, either from underneath a raised floor or from the top in constructions. Traditional open aisle data centers use perimeter PAC (precision air conditioning) or CRAC (computer room air conditioning) units to channel cold air up through a raised floor void via grilles positioned in front of the IT cabinets. With typical cooling energy reductions of 20-35% and payback periods under three years, CAC systems offer the fastest path. In most cases, air distribution in data centers involves mixing of cooled air with air that has been heated by the IT equipment making it difficult to supply the cool air to where it is needed and resulting in inefficient heat transfer to the cooling system. Efficient and well planned air.
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