Pros And Cons: Hot vs. Cold Aisle Containment

Pros And Cons: Hot vs. Cold Aisle Containment

Keeping your data center at the right temperature is key to your company’s digital storage. Network switch racks need to be controlled or they could overheat, causing major data loss. Choosing the right setup and method for this temperature control is a delicate...
IT Technician’s Guide to Understanding Cold Aisle Containment

IT Technician’s Guide to Understanding Cold Aisle Containment

Data center operations can be complicated. They contain so much technological equipment that must be maintained for the center to function properly. Certain equipment can easily become overheated and stop working, especially when there is so much of it in such a...
How the Industry Is Reinventing Cold Aisle Containment Practices

How the Industry Is Reinventing Cold Aisle Containment Practices

When it comes to data centers, energy efficiency is one of the biggest concerns. Nearly 80% of data centers already use, or are looking to use, hot or cold aisle containment to regulate temperatures. The benefits of cold aisle containment systems are largely impactful...
Why the Best Aisle Containment System Isn’t Always the Best Option

Why the Best Aisle Containment System Isn’t Always the Best Option

Data from our 2013 study shows that the benefits of cold aisle containment systems outweigh the hot aisle containment options. However, installing cold aisle containment is not always possible. Cold aisle containment solutions essentially enclose the data racks in a...
Hot Aisle Containment vs Cold Aisle Containment

Hot Aisle Containment vs Cold Aisle Containment

Did you know that 80 percent of all data centers have implemented or are looking to install cold or hot aisle containment options? With so many facilities adopting some form of containment, many people are wondering if it’s better to contain the hot aisle or the cold...