Controlling the temperature of our equipment
We raise the thermostat to 80°F.
We plan by using thermal modeling.
We find inexpensive ways to manage airflow.
- Use blanking panels (or flat sheets of metal) to close off empty rack slots and prevent hot aisle air from seeping into to the cold aisle.
- Hang plastic curtains (like those used in commercial refrigerators) to seal off the cold aisle.
- Enclose areas with components that run hotter (such as power supply units or PSUs) with plastic curtains.