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Darren Bonawitz, principal of 1102 GRAND, Kansas City’s Data Center, Internet hub and collocation facility, featured in pacificra.com article on 5 Things to Know about Data Center Temperature

Posted By: Darren Bonawitz

Earlier this month, I was featured in an article by pacificra.com about five things to know about data center temperature.  I really appreciate the feature.  Here is a link to the article.

5 Things To Know About Data Center Temperature

Temperature is a critical factor in the modern data center, and it is only becoming more so. Increased processor speeds, smaller server form factors, and higher server rack densities have all contributed to tremendous challenges for data center administrators in the areas of cooling and air movement.

These physical challenges, and management’s mandate to maintain asset availability at all times, means data center administrators must strive to make environmental factors such as temperature and humidity priority No. 1.

But how can data center administrators start making the right decisions in terms of temperature and humidity? Where should the appropriate limits be set? What technologies are available to tackle these issues?

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