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Cooling Capacity as a Bottleneck
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.