A broad look at the most popular and effective Data Center Airflow Optimization, Containment and Cooling Solutions! for more info gstover@nerdata.com or 949-360-1509

1. NER Data Corporation
Containment Solutions

2. Cooling Efficiency Solutions

3. Cooling Efficiency Solutions
All used to aid data center airflow and cooling
• Used to prevent by-pass airflow and mixing
• Often times referred to as “Best Practices” products
• High Value for lower cost
• Typically used in conjunction with larger efficiency initiatives
• Can be part of Utility Incentive projects
• Containment Solutions typically require design and are custom
to each application. Applies to HAC and CAC
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• New e-Forcer – CRAC Duct and Extender Kits
Modular Design, easy to assemble, non-intrusive to drop ceiling,
access door for filters. Ships flat, assembles on-site

4. Cooling Efficiency Solutions
All used to aid data center airflow and cooling
• Used to prevent or eliminate mixing
• Enhances delivery of existing capacity to constrained areas
• Use Switch Air products to create front-to-back airflow
from 1U and 2U Cisco switches that have side-to-side airflow
(SKU products)
• HotSpotr Floor Tiles and OH Air Mover from Adaptivcool
• Demand-Based Cooling (DBC) System from Adaptivcool
• Active Chimney System from Opengate
• Can be part of Utility Incentive projects
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5. Cooling Efficiency Solutions

6. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Design Capabilities
Aisle end showing door design
where racks do not line up with one
another
Vertical Panels with twin-wall
inserts used for gaps in rows,
irregular alignment, and above
racks
Drop-Away Panels installed on tops
of racks to cap the aisle

7. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Design Capabilities
Vertical Panel
creates barrier
for empty rack
location
Vertical Panel to
even out aisle
end

8. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Finished Solution

9. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Aisle End Swing Doors
Detail of Swing Door Mounting
Installation Photo of Attachment to
Row-End Racks

10. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Custom Swing Doors
Low-Profile Aisle End Swing Doors Installed in gap between PDU and Rack

11. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Aisle End Sliding Doors
Sliding Door attached to Row-End Racks

12. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Aisle End Sliding Doors

13. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Vertical and custom panels
Vertical Panels Installed in Contained Aisles along with
Single –Wide Door

14. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Vertical and custom panels
Free-Standing Vertical Panel with feet

15. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Capped Aisles
Overhead photo of “Drop-Away” Panels in custom frames

16. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Capped Aisles
“Drop-Away” Panels and Single Sliding Door

17. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Capped Aisles
“Drop-Away” Panels custom fit around overhead ducts

18. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Curtain Solutions
Strip Curtains for “wall” and aisle end containment

19. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – Curtain Solutions

20. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle – CRAC/CRAH Hoods
NER CRAC Hood used to direct-couple to overhead plenum

21. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle - CRAC/CRAH Hoods
Custom Duct Designs

22. Containment Solutions for Hot Aisle and
Cold Aisle - CRAC/CRAH Hoods
Filter Access Door

23. Containment Solutions
Capabilities List
• Thermal/Capacity Assessments
• CFD Modeling
• Containment Design, std
products and custom
• Monitoring and Alerting
• Fabrication
• Turnkey Installation and
Logistics

24. Questions?