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Cooling is what keeps your data center from overheating and shutting down. That part is obvious, but how do you get adequate cooling? And how do you make due with the cooling you have. Read through these expert answers to find out.


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How do I make my cooling redundant for high density racks?
Redundancy increases your chances of limiting or eliminating downtime. Here is some expert advice on getting cooling redundancy.

How do I cool high-density racks?
High-density heat in the data center got your uptime low? Data center cooling expert Steve Madara offers advice for cooling your high-density racks.

How can I have hot and cold aisles if my equipment vents to and from the sides?
Expert Carrie Higbie on how to set up hot and cold aisles in the data center

How do I assess the total cost of cooling my data center?
If there is a transaction in the data center, you better believe that managers want a metric for it. Cooling costs are no exception. Here is some advice for developing a metric for your cooling costs.

How can I avoid overheating a 42-unit rack that's full of 1-unit servers?
Expert Robert Macfarlane discusses strategies for dealing with overheating servers in a 42U rack.

Should I use grate-type tiles in my raised flooring?
Using grate-type tiles can be a blessing or a curse. Data center managers must understand the airflow in their raised floors if they decide to use them.

How do I measure the cooling consumption of my data center?
Measuring cooling consumption in the data center is an approximate science. Here are a few strategies to help you get the information you need to determine cooling in your data center.


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