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Old 02-10-2006, 05:13 PM
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Default Cooling woes

Well, it turns out that the server room does not have it's own AC unit even though it has it's own intake and return. Even then, however, the real return is located in a separate room. Don't ask me how it's configured because I couldn't explain it. The issue is that I need to keep the servers on the rack cool.

What do you think of the following portable self-contained air conditioning solution from APC?

http://www.apc.com/resource/include/...ase_sku=AP7003

I was also looking into a few water cooled racks, but they require a water supply line to be routed to the rack. Also, there's a self contained air cooled rack, but it costs around $6,000 dollars. It would cost less, around $5,000 dollars, to set up a separate AC for the room.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks.
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Old 02-10-2006, 05:33 PM
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but it costs around $6,000 dollars
At that kind of pricing, if you need additonal racks you're better off putting in a new AC unit.
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Old 02-26-2006, 03:33 AM
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Well open rack vs closed racks basic decisions are as follows:

1. Do you need a controlled environment for your equipment because your current room does not have sufficient HVAC ? a. Yes = Enclosed Cabinet b. No = Open rack or frame only cabinet
2. Do you need to prevent public access to your equipment because your current room is not secured or if secured there is still a need to restrict access to the equipment ? a. Yes = Enclosed Cabinet b. No = Open rack or frame only cabinet
3. Do you have a very dirty environment where a enclosed cabinet might offer some contamination protection for your equipment thereby extending equipment life ? a. Yes = enclosed cabinet b. No = frame only cabinet or open rack


That should narrow it down somewhat for you, to look at different options for two-post racks, four post racks, cabinets, and such go to www.chatsworth.com.

Hope that helped you decide.

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