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In this technological world we live in, data centres are vital. A data centre is not just a facility crammed with servers all connected by cables; it is a place packed with power systems and cooling equipment. Energy monitoring and temperature maintenance are essential in a data centre, not just to ensure that all the machines work properly, but also to help control costs and energy use - and this is where PVC roll comes in. We have managed to source an Anti-Static Strip Curtain that not only helps control temperatures in the data centre environment but also acts as a barrier against noise and dust.
Temperature monitoring is one of the core tasks of a data centre manager. In the past, the ideal temperature of a data centre was believed to have been at the lower end of the scale - around 18 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius. However, recent guidelines published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) state that datacentres can run at hotter temperatures than this if cooling is applied when required. What this means is potentially huge energy savings as the cooling requirement is far lower than normal.
However, this affects the data centre manager’s role: while overall centre temperature control is less of an issue, monitoring for hotspots becomes more critical. If a hot area is not identified and is, therefore, left alone, fires can occur which can damage equipment - through the fire itself and smoke damage too. Temperature monitoring in a data centre should, therefore, go hand in hand with hotspot and fire monitoring.
Management of airflow is also important in data centres, as most data centre managers aim to maintain the minimum airflow through the area to keep the average temperature steady. PVC roll is an excellent product to help with this, as it allows people to enter and exit the data centre quickly and with as little disruption to the air temperature as possible. However, the higher equipment densities found in data centres today now call for additional, more targeted cooling. For example, peripheral switches will operate at a lower temperature than a spinning magnetic disc drive, so each piece of equipment will need monitoring to ensure cooling is dynamic and responsive.
As you can see from this article, environmental monitoring is more important in data centres today than ever. Monitoring airflow, fire, and temperature is critical and needs sensible coordination. Using a PVC roll to help ensure your data centre is environmentally stable will not only make your centre more energy-efficient but also save you money in the long run.
For more information on our Anti-Static PVC Curtains or our full range of PVC roll, please call us on 0333 999 7171 or drop us an email to sales@stripcurtainsdirect.co.uk
