Leading contributing factors to data center cooling problems

Poor rack architecture
The use of computer room air conditioners to create a hot/cold aisle airflow is a popular solution but will cause efficiency problems if executed incorrectly. It's easy to make mistakes when orienting CRAC direction or facing racks in conflicting directions, warns Data Center Knowledge. Another common mistake in rack arrangement is orienting the stacks in a way that intake sides are covered or blocked. Addressing these problems simply requires an eye for detail and a firm understanding of the principles of airflow and cold aisle design.

Humidification failure
Humidity control is essential for data center management. Condensation can corrode physical hardware and contribute to electrical failures, while insufficient humidity puts the system at risk of damage from static discharge damage. Loss of humidity control may be a simple issue of a poorly calibrated sensor. Facilities can respond to this problem by installing humidity sensors to optimize humidity control points and utilizing console servers to facilitate quick response times to abrupt changes in humidity. CRAC arrangement can contribute to humidity control issues as well. The system will fall prey to humidity problems if one fan's placement affects the temperature reading of another fan.

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