Re: DATACENTER: Cooling and Cost Data for Web Hosting Data Centers

[Ken Woods <kwoods@verio.net>]

On Wed, 8 Dec 1999, V. William Leibzon wrote:

> I'v just put A/C system into my data center. 55,000 BTU cooling with
> two 1,200 CFM fans (one in, one out). This is dedicated for 500 sq ft
> data room (30 racks). I'm I understimated needed cooling capacity?

Once more: The amount of cooling needed in _ANY_ facility is DIRECTLY
related to the power consumption.  Any power used is going to given off as
heat.  Without knowing the amount of power coming into the space, you
can't accuratly estimate the cooling needed.

> Any recomendations for power generator for above?

As far as size?  Again, related to the power feed you have from the
building.

(Side note, has anybody acutally installed and used the CAT 2Meg stuff
yet??  Contact me off list if you have...)

> Also what is a good auto power switch box (that could also start
> power generator) for small datacenter?

Personally, I like the Zenith stuff.  The MX100 control panel is just
plain cool.

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