Overview:
Both hot and cold air containment can significantly improve the predictability and efficiency of data center cooling systems. While both approaches eliminate the mixing of hot and cold air, there are practical differences in implementation that have significant consequences. This paper examines both methodologies and highlights the reasons why hot aisle containment emerges as the preferred best practice.
(Is this item miscategorized? Does it need more tags? Let us know.)
| Format: | |
| Date: | Oct 2008 |
| Pages: | 13 |
People who downloaded this item also downloaded
Top results from Data Center
White Papers, Webcasts, and Resources
- Live Event - Increasing Energy Efficiency with x86 Servers IBMLooking to save on data center operations? Maximize energy efficiency by consolidating your distributed x86-based computers onto fewer machines.
- Outsourcing the data centre to a carrier neutral data centre operator in Europe Telecity GroupFind out how to drive down the cost of your IT environment--and drive up the reliability and quality of your service--by outsourcing your data center.
- Centralized Data Backup and your WAN RiverbedDownload this paper to learn about a proven strategy for combining WAN-based backup with wide-area data services (WDS) solutions to cut backup time and reduce...
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- World-class technology. Priced for your world.
-
Click here to learn how EMC solutions for small and medium businesses provide proven technology that is easy to deploy and simple to manage.

- Learn more >>
- Quest Connect Archive: white papers, demos and more!
-
Did you miss our virtual event? No problem! You can still access the wealth of webcasts, white papers, demos and more? Find everything you need at the Quest Connect archive on demand until Jan 22.
- Learn more >>
Featured Training Courses
- Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise
- CCNA Boot Camp v2.0
- VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4]
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- Management and Leadership Skills
- Browse all Training Courses
SmartPlanet
- Thought-provoking progressive ideas on diverse topics that intersect with technology, business, and life, and matter to the world at large. Visit SmartPlanet
- More from IBM
- Can your business work smarter? Learn more about Lotus Symphony
- Learn how to work smarter and optimize cost using the IBM Smart SOA approach Download the eBook
- Smarter ways to make smarter products Read the brief from IBM










