Cooling Strategies We’re Thankful For

Welcome to Keep Your Cool - a blog about simple cooling optimization strategies for the busy data center operators.

As another year wraps up, we’re taking a moment to give thanks — not for the turkey or the pie (though we like those too) — but for the unsung heroes of the data center world: the systems, strategies, and people who keep things running cool under pressure.

Because in mission-critical environments, staying thankful means staying operational.

Thankful for Good Airflow Design

A well-designed airflow path is the foundation of every efficient data center. Balanced supply and return flow, proper containment, and pressure control make everything else possible. Without it, even the best CRAC can’t save you.

Thankful for Reliable Monitoring

Data beats instinct every time. Tools like AUDIT-BUDDY and Dynamic Heat Maps let operators see what’s really happening — rack by rack, hour by hour. That insight turns guesswork into action, and minor tweaks into measurable energy savings.

Thankful for Continuous Improvement

Cooling isn’t a “set it and forget it” system. Loads shift, seasons change, and new equipment throws old balance points off. Facilities that keep testing, scanning, and validating never fall behind — they just keep getting better.

Thankful for the People Behind the Panels

Facility engineers, operators, and technicians make it all possible. They catch the outliers, manage the chaos, and solve problems before anyone else knows they exist. We see you — and we’re grateful for what you do.

From the Purkay Labs Team

Thank you for trusting us to help you keep your cool this year. Here’s to clear data, stable temperatures, and a little downtime with your own backup systems (a.k.a. family, food, and rest).