Keeping Server Rooms Cool
Keeping servers, switches, routers, UPS's, monitors, SAN's and other networking devices cool and in good working order was once only the concern of really high tech businesses, and with such a vested interest they often had in-house teams of experts or external consultants on call. Today, almost every business has to face up to the challenges associated with cooling servers and other computing equipment.
Whilst some businesses may be lucky enough to be based in modern offices with dedicated server rooms, most organisations find themselves making-do with disused cupboards or storage space never intended for such high tech equipment. Even the so called 'dedicated rooms' can be seriously stretched to capacity as the requirement for extra functionality and rack space increases.
Technology is literally the lifeblood of many businesses and when it is not properly maintained the consequences are crippling. Not only does the hardware need repairing or replacing but there are the associated costs of carrying out this work, as well as the knock-on effect to the actual business itself with man hours lost too.