There are numerous technologies that can be applied to cooling facilities in general. We provide various cooling methods used to meet application requirements throughout the facility. More discussion on that further on.
However, most of our focus at DESI is on providing various types of cooling options specifically oriented toward the data center/computer room as well as small rooms sometimes referred to as server rooms, data closets etc. In the end, they are all simply small rooms housing anywhere from one to several racks of servers, switches and associated networking equipment. Usually these racks will include one or two small UPS’s as well.
Each of the cooling technologies we provide has advantages and disadvantages over the others. Ten or fifteen years ago, cooling a data center was a pretty simple task by comparison to the ways that task can be accomplished today. Since the development of the blade server and the overwhelming acceptance of that technology in the market place, the entire cooling issue has become more important than ever and more complex as to how those servers can be best cooled. Additionally, the market in general is looking for ways to go “green” , especially in the data center. Lowering data center energy costs in a quest of ever lower PUE is challenging indeed. There are many solutions available to address cooling data centers and more technologies are coming about frequently.
Not only is there a wider selection of methods available by which to provide the necessary cooling, but, depending on what method you use, you also have to consider the various methods of air management techniques available. The variety of air management solutions available can make arriving at a truly efficient solution a rather daunting task. Further down on this page we’ll address some of the air management techniques offered by DESI.
In the following paragraphs, we will introduce you to numerous methods used to cool everything from a high density 40,000+ square foot data center to a small server/telecom/data closet.
Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC):
DESI represents Compu-Aire, Inc, a manufacturer of various topologies in CRAC units. Air, water, glycol and chilled water systems are available across their product line. Compu-Aire manufactures one of the widest selections of rooftop and ceiling mounted units in the industry, enabling you to retain the valuable and expensive real estate (white space) in your data center. To see all of Compu-Aire’s family of products, click on their latest full product line brochure in the gallery.
Micro-Modular Data Centers:
Would you believe a fully functional data center can be built in 8-10 weeks from conception to completion? Well, believe it. That is EXACTLY what can be accomplished by using the Micro-Modular Data Center manufactured by Elliptical Mobile Solutions. Use this equipment to build out your new data center or retrofit an older one.
Air cooled versions will accommodate up to 12KW of closed loop cooling capacity in one enclosure. Water cooled systems can provide up to 80KW of capacity total or up to 40KW for redundancy. The units can be moved from one location to another quickly and with minimal preparation should the need arise. These modular data centers can be used inside with very little infrastructure planning. They can also be used outside in extreme weather conditions such as dust, rain, humidity etc. These are great systems for many applications, not the least of which is offsite data center backup.
It would be difficult to find any other product on the market that addresses the issues of PUE, CAPEX and OPEX better than the Elliptical Mobile Solutions product line. See the gallery for brochures and case studies which explain a lot more about this revolutionary IT product.
Chillers:
DESI provides both air and water cooled chillers for various commercial and industrial applications manufactured by Legacy Chiller Systems. Size range is 1-110 tons depending on which model best meets your requirement.
Many Legacy products can be manufactured using the patented AuraCool Economizer System. However, they can also adapt the AuraCool Economizer to any other manufacturer’s chillers regardless of size or who the manufacturer is. Check out the brochures found in the gallery on this page.
As always, please call to discuss applications and/or get pricing.
Evaporative Cooling Systems for Data Centers:
DESI represents Aztec Evaporative Cooling Units, a manufacturer of indirect and indirect/direct evaporative cooling system designed for IT applications. Evaporative cooling significantly reduces energy costs and helps data center operators to achieve a very low PUE.
View the product brochure in the gallery.
Small Portable & Stationary Air Conditioners:
More often than not, portable air conditioners are used in stationary applications as well portable. Most of these air conditioning units are self- contained, however, some are split systems using an outside condenser. These units are generally in the 12000 BTU to 60,000 BTU range but can be larger. They can be floor, wall or ceiling mounted units; whichever will accommodate your specific application best.
They have many applications in server/telecom rooms, industry, healthcare, offices and schools; even outdoors in large event tents.
In the gallery on this page you will find information on products offered by DESI.
Air Management:
On the lower end of air management products such as floor grommets, blanking panels etc, lay the opportunities to spend the least amount of money and get a substantial return on your investment. These types of products combined with “best practice” methods in the data center are, by far, the place to start if you are updating a legacy data center and want to strive for the best PUE possible. It’s a matter of “picking the low hanging fruit”. Almost all of these products and “best practice” methods can certainly apply to brand new, ground up data centers as well.
If you have a someone visit your site who is well versed in data center infrastructure, that individual will most likely be able to identify, very quickly, ways in which you can enjoy reduced energy costs associated with your facility. In addition, that person should be able to advise you on the next step which is suggesting what types of air management equipment may suite you best to further reduce operational costs (OPEX).
DESI represents several companies who manufacture or distribute a very wide range of air management products. In the gallery on this page you’ll find some of those products.
Please contact us if you would like a consultation regarding an existing data center or one your planning on building.