Servers generate significant heat, and must be kept cool to avoid overheating, which can result in serious consequences such as equipment failure, data loss and interruption of critical business processes. Furthermore, overheating can damage servers and destroy any information they contain – costing businesses an enormous sum of money in repairs.
Mini-split air conditioners
A ductless mini-split air conditioning system can be an ideal cooling solution for server rooms, providing powerful cooling with greater energy efficiency than traditional central air systems and significantly less expense than portable AC units. Plus, they’re far less costly to maintain! Plus they can be installed easily into spaces that lack or don’t support ductwork installation – such as server rooms.
Ductless mini-split systems offer numerous advantages over other air conditioning solutions, including their ability to deliver cool air directly into specific parts of a room while helping keep temperatures consistent year round. Furthermore, ductless mini-split systems are considerably quieter than their counterparts when running; in fact, no noise at all is produced during operation! Working through a network of air handling units connected with one outdoor compressor unit – each indoor unit can be individually programmed for precise temperature control.
Server rooms are high-tech spaces where crucial information can be stored safely, which requires a reliable and efficient cooling system to prevent overheating servers that could lead to data loss, downtime and productivity loss. Red Oak Sourcing upgraded their current air conditioning system with Liebert LCRC System air conditioners; ideal for server rooms and IT closets due to easy setup with multiple power levels for optimal efficiency.
Wall-mounted air conditioners
An effective air conditioning system for server rooms must provide ideal temperatures and humidity levels that protect equipment from overheating or data loss. Mini-split air conditioners make an ideal solution, as they’re easy to install without ductwork requirements, utilize less energy consumption, and can even be combined with smart AC controllers that monitor environmental conditions to adjust accordingly.
When selecting an air conditioning unit for a server room, it’s vital that it fits perfectly within its allocated space. To provide adequate cooling capacity for all IT equipment in the room while minimising air flow resistance.
Additionally, it’s wise to include spare capacity in the form of air conditioning units or portable units in case the primary air conditioning fails. You can calculate the heat load of your server room by adding up all IT equipment’s power supplies and assuming a 40% loss to heat.
Make sure the air conditioning unit you purchase from a reliable brand so if it ever breaks, replacing it can be simple and fast. Also consider having an additional portable air conditioner handy should your primary one fail – having one on hand might make life simpler than waiting 8 weeks for a part replacement!
Humidity control systems
Humidity control systems can be essential in server rooms and data centres, providing crucial monitoring of both temperature and moisture levels and alerting the user when conditions exceed pre-set thresholds. This prevents overheating which could damage equipment as well as potentially compromise data integrity, leading to costly downtime or irreparable hardware failure.
Server rooms should maintain an ideal humidity range between 40-55% to prevent condensation forming; water and electronics don’t mix well and can damage components inside servers. Furthermore, high humidity increases the risk of static electricity build-up which may damage servers further.
A humidification system can keep humidity levels within ideal range by employing dehumidifiers to remove moisture from the air. Dehumidifiers work by pulling air through a vapor-compression cycle and extracting any water vapor; some use refrigerants while others utilize desiccant (a dry adsorbent) technology for this task.
Humidity control systems can easily fit into a data center design solution. They can be integrated with your server room air conditioning system and environmental monitors to track temperatures, humidity, and other critical parameters automatically, while providing remote monitoring and notification of potential issues. Cielo Breez smart AC controllers are an example of these systems – they monitor both temperature and humidity in your server room before automatically changing air conditioner settings to maintain ideal temperatures while offering “Comfy Mode” to help minimize overheating risk.
Remote monitoring
Many businesses rely on server rooms to store their operational computers and servers. If the room temperature becomes too hot, damage to equipment may occur as well as revenue being lost by the company. A remote monitoring system enables businesses to keep an eye on temperature of server rooms as well as prevent server downtime by keeping track of temperature variations within them.
Server rooms must maintain consistent temperatures and humidity levels to prevent equipment from overheating and shutting down, and must also be closely monitored so staff can respond swiftly to any environmental changes that arise.
Remote monitoring systems offer the ideal way to keep an eye on server rooms, sending alerts via email, text or mobile phone. Installation and use are straightforward with no additional software required – providing cost-effective solutions for small and mid-size companies alike.
The ideal remote monitoring systems for server rooms typically combine multiple sensors with user-friendly interface and built-in alarms, making them compatible with existing infrastructure such as IP/Ethernet networks or building management systems (BMSs). Some cloud-based options make managing remotely simpler while others offer simple web browser-based interfaces so users can access information from any location.
