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RE: [datacenter] AC settings
Sorry, I don't think there is. They charge for all that documentation.
Someone may be able to quote the section.
Regards,
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Martin Hannigan [email protected]
Boston, MA http://www.fugawi.net
On Fri, 28 Jun 2002, Christopher J. Wolff wrote:
> Martin,
>
> If there is an online link to the bellcore standard could you please
> post it? Thank you.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Martin Hannigan [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 8:26 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [datacenter] AC settings
>
>
>
> Datacenter temperature is open for speculation :) but I believe that the
> Bellcore standard is < 71F. I don't have the docs in front of me.
>
> Now, I'm not saying that's what you should use, but I typically take the
> Bellcore recommendation, and adapt it to my needs, wants, and $$$.
>
> Remember, every degree is going to cost you power. Also, did you get
> humidifiers with your units? That's where people will complain i.e. if
> it's too wet, or too dry.
>
> -M
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> --
> Martin Hannigan [email protected]
> Boston, MA http://www.fugawi.net
>
> On Fri, 28 Jun 2002 [email protected] wrote:
>
> > We have a new datacenter with dual split-system air conditioners
> > installed. The first is set for 72f and the second for 74f as a
> > backup. The ductwork blows air down over open racks (no raised floor
> > or cabinets here). What do other people choose for temperatures in
> > datacenters? I know from past experience that certain pieces of
> > equipment (hard drives for
> > example) become ever so slightly less reliable if they are run in 80+
> > indoor temperature all the time.
> >
> > We caged off particular areas of the building for physical security
> > instead of using cabinets. We got a great deal on 19" racks from a
> > well known failed dotcommer datacenter here in New England.
> >
> > Also, some time ago, I asked questions about experiences with
> > Cummins/Onan diesel generators and received good responses. I went
> > ahead and had one installed. We've had a 35KW 3-phase Cummins/Onan
> > diesel now for a while and are quite happy with it. We went with all
> > the options like the coolant heater, auto transfer switch with
> > excerciser and battery charger, external fuel tank, etc...
> >
> > Jason Philbrook
> > Midcoast Internet Solutions
> >
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