How Air Conditioning Plays a Role in Server Rooms
If you’ve ever used a computer before and happen to feel the side of a single CPU after hours of work, you know how quickly it can overheat. Multiply that by a few orders of magnitude and you can understand why high volumes of demand are causing servers to overheat. This overheating can lead to malfunction, equipment damage, and crashes. To avoid all these, proper air conditioning and ventilation is a crucial part of any decently sized server room.
The HVAC system of a server room functions similarly to almost any other system but for a few minor differences. In this article, we’ll talk about the cooling requirements of server rooms and how they are handled by HVAC professionals.
Sensitivity
The equipment inside server rooms require specific needs when it comes to air conditioning, mostly when monitoring the temperature and humidity levels. If you’re designing your HVAC system with a server room in mind, environmental sensors that can monitor the slightest changes in these measurements is essential.
Remote access and control are perhaps equally important to allow for adjustments from multiple ports instead of within the room alone.
Air Flow
The air conditioning functions are pretty much similar when it comes to air flow. The HVAC system must be able to take in warm air and then replace it with cooler air. This can be handled by blanking panels or raised castors, which can greatly improve the airflow inside the limited space of a server room.
Humidity must also be taken into consideration as dry air leads to static build-up, damaging the sensitive machines inside.
Consultation
A careful inspection and examination of the specific needs of your server room will help immensely in carefully controlling its environment and keeping it in optimum settings. If you’re ready to learn more about how HVAC plays a role in server room air conditioning, call Schmitt Heating and Air Conditioning at (415) 522-0966 today. With years of experience in the San Francisco area, we can help you build a more stable environment for your server room.
