Data center designs use shorthand like N+1 and 2N to describe backup capacity. Here is what the terms mean and how they apply to cooling.
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Data halls used to be kept cold enough for a sweater. Industry guidance now allows much warmer conditions. Here is why that change matters.
Data center water use is often discussed but frequently misunderstood. Here we sort common myths from the facts behind them.
Evaporative and adiabatic cooling use water to make cooling far more energy efficient. Here is how they work and why the tradeoff depends on location.
Immersion cooling depends on liquids that carry heat but not electricity. A look at the main fluid families and the properties engineers weigh.
CRAC and CRAH units are the workhorses of traditional air-cooled data halls. Here is what the acronyms mean and how the two differ.
Data centers release enormous amounts of low-grade heat. Here is how that heat can be reused, where it has worked and what makes it difficult.
CDUs pump, filter and control the coolant that flows to liquid-cooled servers. Here is what they do and why their placement and design matter.
Economizers let a data center skip refrigeration when outdoor air or water is cool enough. A guide to the main types and how they work.
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