Optimizing Data Center Cooling.

Albuquerque, NM
Joined July 2012
X / Twitter Traditional AC power distribution was not built for today’s AI rack densities. ⚑ 800 VDC could be the answer, reducing copper requirements by 45% and cutting total cost of ownership for gigawatt-scale facilities by up to 30%. πŸ”Œ ➑️ buff.ly/A9sgOhm
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Cooling accounts for around one-third of a data center’s total power consumption and nearly three-quarters of its non-IT load. πŸ’‘ That creates a direct relationship between airflow management and PUE, with significant opportunities for improvement. ➑️ buff.ly/RWQ2Edv
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As AI chips push processing density higher, cooling requirements are changing with them. πŸ€– Liquid cooling is expanding beyond GPUs, while air cooling remains critical across the data center. ➑️ buff.ly/LEFst1k #DataCenter #AI #LiquidCooling
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Containment prevents supply air from mixing with hot exhaust air, but it does not reduce cooling energy costs on its own. 🌑️ The real opportunity is adjusting your cooling infrastructure to match the IT load. Our latest video explains the science. ➑️ buff.ly/2gjfAC9
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AI workloads are pushing beyond individual servers, racks, and even data centers. πŸ€– Scale across connects multiple facilities, placing significantly greater demands on the networks supporting AI infrastructure. ➑️ buff.ly/vjLIwcT #DataCenter #AI #AIInfrastructure
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Not all PUE measurements are created equal. πŸ“Š Levels 1, 2, and 3 differ in where IT load is measured and how frequently data is collected. Those distinctions matter when interpreting PUE values. Our latest video + blog breaks it down. ➑️ buff.ly/DET1s1r #DataCenter
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Still buying disposable filters every few months? πŸ’Έ K&N's reusable HVAC filters cut material costs, reduce labor, and have helped leading data centers achieve up to 35% reductions in fan energy use. πŸ”— buff.ly/sPfRI15
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AI data centers can create rapid, significant swings in power demand, introducing new challenges for the grid. Our latest blog explores how the industry is responding. ➑️ buff.ly/61QdEIK #DataCenter #AI #PowerManagement #GridResilience
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Carbon neutral and net zero carbon are not the same thing, and the difference matters for data centers 🌱 Meaningful progress goes beyond facility operations to emissions across the entire supply chain. ➑️ buff.ly/YZ4O9in #DataCenter #Sustainability #NetZero
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Aisle-end containment in minutes, no drilling required. πŸ”§ The AisleLok Single Sliding Door installs quickly with exclusive Magswitch technology and works for both hot and cold aisle applications. ➑️ buff.ly/kyDGGnX #DataCenter #AirflowManagement #AisleLok
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Rack, raised floor, and row improvements are only part of the picture. πŸ’‘ Room-level optimization is the only way to realize actual energy savings from your airflow management efforts. Our latest blog explains why. ➑️ buff.ly/pmkSYUY #DataCenter #AirflowManagement
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Carbon neutral and net zero carbon are not the same thing. 🌱 Carbon neutral offsets your emissions. Net zero carbon actually reduces them. Knowing the difference matters for any serious sustainability strategy. ➑️ buff.ly/SL9QfEs #DataCenter #NetZero #CarbonNeutral
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Big news! Upsite Technologies has partnered with @KNGlobalFiltration to bring premium, reusable industrial air filters to data centers. 🌱 Better airflow. Lower energy costs. A smarter, more sustainable approach to data center performance. πŸ”—: buff.ly/7VCkAq8
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Open U spaces in your racks could be costing you more than you think. πŸ” Sealing rack space is one of the highest ROI moves in airflow management. Our latest blog breaks down why, with CFD analysis to back it up. ➑️ buff.ly/r28itDn #DataCenter #AirflowManagement
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Hot take: liquid cooling isn't replacing air cooling. πŸ’§ The most efficient data centers use both, strategically. Knowing what each method cools best is what actually moves the needle on efficiency. We break it down in our latest blog πŸ‘‡ buff.ly/2aKfHqP #DataCenters
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That's a wrap on #AFMAwarenessMonth 2026! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰ Thanks for following along. Proper airflow management is a year-round commitment and we're here to help. 🌑️ Explore all our resources at the link below. πŸ”— buff.ly/3SglLD6 #AirflowManagementAwarenessMonth #DataCenter
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Can't do full containment yet? Baffles offer a fast, low-cost alternative. πŸ’‘ Self-installed in minutes, no tools required. πŸ‘‡ πŸ”— buff.ly/Yfu21qE #Containment #DataCenter #AFMAwarenessMonth
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Liquid cooling is having a moment, but air cooling isn't obsolete πŸ€–πŸ’§ With GPU and component supply chains stretched thin, airflow management remains essential for keeping AI workloads cool. Learn whyπŸ‘‡ πŸ”— buff.ly/PZHhhKk #LiquidCooling #DataCenter #AFMAwarenessMonth
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Did you know 48% of cooling capacity can escape through unsealed raised floor openings? πŸ’¨ Your raised floor is the foundation of your cooling strategy. Here's how to manage it right. πŸ‘‡ πŸ”— buff.ly/b4K5MbI #RaisedFloor #DataCenter #AFMAwarenessMonth
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Missing blanking panels. Unsealed cutouts. Misaligned tiles. Small airflow mistakes add up to big energy waste. ⚑ Here are the most common ones to look for πŸ‘‡ πŸ”— buff.ly/mOOHfr7 #DataCenter #AirflowManagement #AFMAwarenessMonth
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