New Cooling Strategies for Greater Data Center Energy Efficiency

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This post details specific strategies implemented to improve data center energy efficiency in a second, smaller data center. Key technical contributions include: extending air-side economizer use, elevating rack inlet temperatures (from 51F to 67F), reducing excess air supply by replacing perforated tiles with solid ones to optimize underfloor static pressure, implementing cold aisle containment, and optimizing server fan speeds (reducing airflow and power consumption per server). These measures resulted in significant electricity savings and reduced carbon emissions.