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eBay's hot/cold-aisle containment in the data center

eBay's hot/cold-aisle containment in the data center

Internet giant eBay contains its hot and cold aisles in its data center.

Internet giant eBay uses partitions at the end of its rows of cabinets to help with the hot and cold aisle containment in its data centers.

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