As high-density IT deployments increase, many legacy data centers are struggling to keep pace—not because of space or IT limitations, but due to cooling constraints. This article examines why simply adding more cooling equipment isn’t always viable, explores the common causes of stranded capacity, and outlines practical strategies to improve thermal efficiency and unlock headroom—without overhauling your infrastructure.

The demand for storage and processing of digital information has never been greater. Yet, Data Center managers are being challenged to “do more with less.” This article covers how to create a simple cooling optimization strategy.