One of the most important elements affecting hard disk longevity is temperature. There have been various studies comparing disk failure rates to operating temperature over the years. The majority of … Read More
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Importance of PUE on Data Center Costs
How does PUE affect your data center costs? IMproving PUE is not only good for the environment but for your OpEx.
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Understanding Data Center Containment
Containment in the data center means the prevention of hot and cold air mixing. This improves cooling efficiency and lowers costs.
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Temperature Sensitivity of Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals
Many vaccines and temperature sensitive drugs require storage between 5°C and 8°C to maintain efficacy.
Case Study: North Point Ministries Data Center
North Point Community Church has 7 locations within the greater Atlanta Georgia area, and 400 affiliated churches worldwide. With live broadcasts of services and on-demand replays to their congregation the church has invested heavily in IT infrastructure. A 20+ rack data center was established which required an environmental and power monitoring system. AKCP were selected for the project.
Dual temperature and humidity sensors were installed at racks and CRAC vents to monitor environmental conditions. Ensuring that the servers are running at optimal temperatures increases longevity and reliability of the equipment.