How Your Data Center Can Help With Your Server Cooling Needs

June 5, 2015

Server Cooling Needs

Modern servers need to be kept at a cool temperature in order to operate. They generate a large amount of heat especially when many servers are placed into a single room. Building a server room with this type of temperature control can be impractical for many businesses. Colocation services are a better answer.

Lower Operating Costs
One of the main ways colocation hosting helps your business with cooling is by lowering costs. If you want to keep your servers in-house, then you will need to build an elaborate system to keep the systems cool. Everything that is necessary to prevent overheating and optimize performance is in place. The provider will take care of maintenance and other tasks so you know the servers are always being cooled properly.

Scalable
Another benefit is scalability. You often need to upgrade the system used to cool the servers if you start adding new units to the existing setup. This can be very costly. It can also be inconvenient and could lead to downtime. You do not have to worry about making infrastructure changes. You just request more servers as part of your plan. This makes it easy to grow your business.

Redundant Systems
Something to consider is that colocation hosting services have redundant systems installed in server rooms. This means that if one system fails, then another one automatically activates. This can prevent a single problem with the main system used to cool the servers from leading to overheating or other problems that damage the equipment. Redundant systems also make it easier to handle emergencies since there will never be a time when the servers are not being kept cool.

Backup Generators
A final benefit of colocation hosting services is that backup generators are installed. This means that your servers and the systems used to maintain cool temperatures will not go down because of a partial or full power outage. The generators will ensure that all of your servers continue operating until the power problem is resolved.

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