Building physical barriers around cabinets creates a containment solution that reduces energy consumption and improves overall equipment performance and efficiency. Containment strategies are implemented by using doors, walls, and ceiling panels that are custom, built-to-order or standard, and ready to ship products.
Here are a few examples of how hot, cold, or cabinet containment can be implemented in a data center. Data center infrastructure (new or existing) and expansion goals help determine whether hot or cold aisle containment is the best airflow strategy. If you’re unsure, work with us to choose the best solution. Great Lakes engineers can help evaluate your space by a simple discussion or through the use of CFD analysis, which lets you know which containment solution may work best in your space.
Based on the type of containment you want to implement, various doors, ceiling panels, and “walls” will be used to build the solution. Many components are custom, built-to-order containment products that create the most efficient solution for your unique space. Other products are standard and can be deployed for “quick-fixes” or an economical solution.
When you determine a strategy, we’ll ensure that the strategy you choose is compatible with your cabinets (regardless of manufacturer) and we can help select the appropriate containment products. A survey of physical data center measurements will be completed and Great Lakes will create a detailed drawing that highlights each product and its size. Manufacturing of custom, built-to-order parts will begin after drawing approval.
Together, we can identify how to make your data center more efficient!
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