It can be hard to evaluate cooling resiliency while your Data Center is live. Check out this case study where Purkay Labs used their new predictive analysis feature that combines real-time data and prediction on how long a client's data center had if their cooling units went down.

Explore cutting-edge cooling technologies in our latest post from "Keep Your Cool," where we delve into innovations like liquid immersion cooling and AI-driven systems that are reshaping data center efficiency. Discover how these advancements can transform your operational strategies.

"Explore the vital role of "What If?" scenarios in safeguarding data center operations in our latest Keep Your Cool blog. Discover how strategic planning and predictive analysis can help you assess and enhance your cooling system's resilience without risking downtime."

This week, I'm exploring the essential questions every data center manager should ask to ensure optimal cooling and efficiency. From understanding temperature consistency to airflow management and humidity control, I share insights and personal experiences on maintaining the best conditions for both equipment and personnel. Discover practical tips and strategies that can help you enhance your data center's performance and reliability.

This week, we'll take a look at how a hot day on the golf course with my son offered surprising insights for data center management. Just as you wouldn't hit the links without plenty of water and a trusty hat, managing a data center without monitoring tools like AUDIT-BUDDY to keep the servers cool can be just as risky. After all, overheating can ruin your day, whether you're trying to avoid a bogey or a server meltdown!

Don’t allow recirculated air take down your Chillers. This week on Keep Your Cool, we will be exploring how recirculated air can significantly impact chiller efficiency and overall operational costs.

Monitoring the rooftop chiller intake and exhaust may seem like a novel idea, but it’s absolutely crucial to running an efficient data center. Like the racks in the white space, chillers can be impacted by recirculating air, lowering the efficiency and effectiveness of your cooling. The best solution is to regularly monitor this environment.

urkay Labs, a leader in data center environmental monitoring solutions, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 7x24 Exchange International Spring 2024 Conference. The event will be held from June 9-12, 2024, at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Purkay Labs will be located at Booth 28, showcasing the latest advancements in its Thermal Survey service.

As temperatures rise within the data center environment, the risk of heat-related illnesses for technicians and other staff working in the hot aisle increases significantly.  Today we’ll do a deep dive into how you can the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature o influence operator safety. 

As temperatures rise within the data center environment, the risk of heat-related illnesses for technicians and other staff working in the hot aisle increases significantly.  Today we’ll do a deep dive into how you can the Heat Stress Index, or Heat Index, to influence operator safety. 

At Keep Your Cool, we often advocate for raising data center temperatures to improve efficiency and OpEx. However, as temperatures climb, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses for staff in hot aisles, exacerbated by high wattage servers, particularly those fueled by AI. Today, let's explore why measuring heat stress in these environments is crucial for both people and performance.

Gauging your cooling efficiency doesn’t need to be difficult. Today we’ll explore a simple metric - called the Uniformity Metric- and how you can use it to benchmark aisle efficiency.

Preventative Maintenance may seem like a “nice to do,” but should be should be the top of your to-do list. Today we’ll explore a real life case study tracking changes in a data center aisle.

There are always reasons that things don’t get done. One of the root causes is misinformation or lack of knowledge. Here we will try and bring to light the facts about Thermal Surveys.

Proper airflow management is essential to keep your data center running efficiently and effectively. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a simple checklist to help ensure that you are taking the necessary steps to maintain proper airflow in your data center.

This week we are exploring how to evaluate your Hot Aisle Containment post-installation.

Cold aisle containment is one solution to prevent the cold supply air and hot return air from mixing and increasing airflow issues in your aisles. The prevalent design involves directing cold supply air into the contained aisle, either from underneath a raised floor or from the top in constructions with a slab floor, with the aim of efficiently filling the enclosed space with cold air. However, the reality within contained cold aisles often reveals challenges that go beyond the surface. 

How can you simplify managing your thermal environment? Use the Uniformity Metric to calculate how consistent your temperature, humidity or dew point distribution is across your aisles. a quick and effective way to gauge the effectiveness of temperature control strategies, identify potential issues, and optimize overall system performance

Maintaining optimal Data Center performance is a constant challenge. Containment is a widely adopted strategy to enhance cooling efficiency, but the journey doesn't end with installation. To ensure sustained effectiveness, a post-installation assessment becomes paramount. In this guide, we'll explore what to look for after implementing a cold aisle containment solution.

Efficient data center cooling is no longer a luxury but a necessity, impacting both energy costs and overall performance. Thermal Surveys are a crucial tool for optimizing your data center environment because they help evaluate your environment and identify any problem areas. Today, we’ll explore what is a thermal survey and the top ten reasons you want to consider conducting one yourself, or using a third party service.