Assuming a computer room is configured in such a way that either is an option, hot aisle containment may be seen as the better option because it has some thermal efficiency and ride-through advantages. This isolates hot exhaust air and directs it back to the cooling system. Cold supply air is then delivered directly to each cold aisle and can be matched to the server airflow requirements with. Discover how hot and cold aisle containment revolutionizes cooling efficiency, cuts energy costs by up to 40%, and extends equipment lifespan. Therefore, data center operators are constantly looking for ways to improve thermal management while maintaining or reducing energy use. Because of the open, cooled spaces in the room, leaks from the air conditioning systems have somewhere to go.
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