Re: DATACENTER: Datacenter HVAC requirements

[Deepak Jain <deepak@ai.net>]

Problem #1: 20 AMPS does not equal 20 watts.

Deepak Jain
AiNET

On Mon, 14 Jun 1999, Mark Smith wrote:

> 
> Ok, so if I look in my cool little master converter program it tells me
> that 1 watt = 3.4120962 BTU/hr. So my questions is how much cooling do
> I need for my datacenter? Is it as simple as:
> 
> # racks * 20 amps a rack * 3.4120962 / 12,000 (BTUs in a ton) = tons of
> HVAC required?
> 
> P.S. Most datacenters provide 20 amps AC a rack, but what about DC?
> 
> -Mark
> 
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