How much do you pay for electricity in your data center? Server room air conditioning is a big expense. Do you even know how much you pay for your data center cooling? In Flood's article, Forget...

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  • Air Conditioning Saves Servers....and Lives!
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  • Good question. And one we often receive. The "size" of a spot cooler or portable air conditioner is rated in terms of British Thermal Units, commonly known as BTUs. The British Thermal Unit is a...

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  • How to Size a Spot Cooler
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      Planning can be paralyzing. Especially when you plan a new server room or data center. There is no shortage of experts but the time and money needed can be daunting. Let's face it. Not all...
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      P L A N. It's a four-letter word. Maybe that's why most of us tend to avoid it! Truth is, it takes lots of research, time and energy to adequately plan for your data center or server room. So you...
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      More Server Room Construction means More Server Room Cooling
      As a result of the recession, there is increased demand for construction of new, more reliable, and redudnant infrastructure. Can you believe it? I smirked when I read this claim but it makes sense....
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