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Zero Reason to Settle for Sub Standard Aisle Containment

When it comes to cooling and operating data center infrastructure, there is zero reason to settle for anything less than the best. Cool Shield experts engineer containment solutions to maximize data center efficiency and keep temperatures in the sub critical range. Aisle containment involves the...

32% Open Area Floor Tiles – The “Goldilocks” Tile

For years, data center perforated floor tiles featured a 20 to 25% airflow pattern. This provided sufficient airflow since cabinets rarely had a heat load above 3 to 4 KW. However, modern data centers have cabinets with higher loads and require additional airflow. In response,...

Power Trends for 2017

Data Center Resources was recently named to Inc Magazine of fastest growing private firms in the U.S. How did we accomplish this in such a tough market? We listened. We spotted trends. We acted. About a year ago, we noticed changes in what our customers...

Can I Use an Internal Closed-loop Cooling System for My Data Center?

An internal closed-loop cooling system, also known as a closed-couple system, is the perfect solution for high density data centers, because it can eliminate hotspots while simultaneously increasing energy efficiency. If you are managing a high performance data center, you will be well aware how...

What Is A Modular Data Center and Why Do I Need One?

A modular data center is one that is portable and exists at any location that requires data capacity. This type of data system comprises modules and components with purpose-engineering. Modular Data Centers provide scalable data center capacity with a range of power and cooling options. The...

5 Ways to Fill Empty Spaces in Server Cabinets

The most efficient way to run a data center is to have all the shelves in your server cabinets filled. This is not just down to cosmetics; it will actually save you money on keeping your data center cool. But that’s not all; filling in...

Tips to Identifying Data Center Cooling Issues Before It’s Too Late

If they’re not identified quickly, data center cooling issues lead to equipment failure and system downtime. Cooling issues arise when the temperature at the air input to the server equipment is higher than 27 degrees Celsius or below 5.5 degrees Celsius Dew Point. Here are some...

Why Modular Data Centers Are Perfect For Chemical and Engineering Plants

Constructing a new data center or retrofitting an existing one is not only expensive but it also may be inconvenient in other ways particularly if your industry involves a harsh environment, such as high temperatures, hazardous chemicals or high fire risk. This is why module...

Are Modular Data Centers Cheaper Than Building A New One?

A modular data center is one that is designed to provide a self-contained and mobile environment for sensitive computer electronics. These buildings can be set up outdoors and can protect hardware from harsh external environments such as those in chemical and engineering plants, manufacturing facilities,...