2. ENTERPRISE COLOCATION
HOW CFD HELPS OPTIMIZE COOLING PERFORMANCE
The increased power densities of computing, network and storage equipment have caused energy
cost in enterprise colocation facilities to skyrocket.
These costs often exceed in the cost equipment alone within a few years.
Data center operators must conduct thorough analyses to optimize cooling system performance.
The use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an effective way to evaluate the improve cooling
operations.
3. ENTERPRISE COLOCATION
HOW CFD HELPS OPTIMIZE COOLING PERFORMANCE
Why CFD?
CFD refers to software tools capable of simulating data center performance.
CFD estimates how data center features, such as handlers, power-dissipation sources, raised floors
and more., will affect cooling operations and associated energy costs.
Air within an enterprise colocation is affected by temperature and pressure; changes in the air flow can
cause significant issues.
CFD is important for new facility designs or reconfigurations of existing data centers.
This tool uses a computer model of the enterprise colocation facility to analyze various air flow
scenarios.
During the CFD analysis, air flows are simulated using a 3-D presentation. They can identify areas
receiving too much or too little cold air.
4. ENTERPRISE COLOCATION
HOW CFD HELPS OPTIMIZE COOLING PERFORMANCE
Balancing Benefits With Costs
CFD is an indispensable tool but it doesn’t come cheap.
If companies plan on building their own enterprise colocation facility, the CFD investment and learning
curve will be steep.
To alleviate these concerns, outsourcing can provide the best option. A dedicated enterprise colocation
provider will have the experience and expertise needed to produce a reliable CFD analysis on their
facility. As a result, customer equipment will be operating are a much lower risk of failure from
overheating.
Customers can be assured of the best possible air flow scenarios.
This will keep a lid on the adverse effects of increased energy consumption.
CFD helps identify the best possible floor layout for an enterprise colocation facility.
5. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
NICOLE AGUILLARD IS MARKETING DIRECTOR OF CYRUSONE, A GLOBAL
ENTERPRISE COLOCATION PROVIDER OPERATING 23 HIGHLY SECURED
DATA CENTERS THE UNITED STATES, LONDON, AND SINGAPORE. LEARN
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