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Seeking feedback regarding air condition server rooms
"SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> 12.07.2007 17:29:39
I'm just looking for other IT professionals opinions on requirements,
experiences and suggestions regarding keepings my servers in an air
condition controlled server room. We are planning on moving within the next
45 days. Currently my server room has a dedicated air conditioner to control
room temperature. This was installed by my boss before I began working for
him. Now that we have to moved to another suite the server room there does
not have a dedicated air conditioner so we looked into having ours removed
and reinstalled in the new suite. Well apparently the costs is more than the
original cost to install it so my boss and I were discussing is it really
necessary considering what we have. All we have are 2 DELL Power Edge
servers and a couple of workstations in the room.

2 x 2.2 Ghz CPU / 2 x 36 GB 15K RAID1 / 6 x 36 GB 15k RAID5.
4 x 3 Ghz CPU / 2 x 16 GB 15k RAID1 / 5 x 72 GB 15k RAID5 / Hot Spare


the new server room location has the buildings shared central air
conditioning duct in the room. the only problem is that the air conditioning
is shutdown on the weekends. So what I am asking for is others opinions and
experiences on if they think it is feasable and needed to have the dedicated
AC moved to the new location. Personally my opinion is that we don't have
enough equipment in the room that would generate an over abundance of heat.
Also never have heard any stories or experienced it myself what does happen
in a server room where the temprature is too high. Performance? Shutdown?
Physical damage?

Thanks


Re: Seeking feedback regarding air condition server rooms
"Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]" <crisnospamhanna[ at ]computingnospampossibilities.net> 12.07.2007 18:07:43
There are many floor standing AC units that you can get that simply plug
into the wall socket that you could put in the server...much cheaper than
moving the other unit, but I do agree, it should be done when possible

--
Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
-------------------------------------------------
Microsoft MVPs
Independent Experts (MVPs do not work for MS)
Real World Answers
---------------------------------------------------------
Please do not contact me directly regarding issues

"SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
news:OWe06oKxHHA.312[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
[Quoted Text]
> I'm just looking for other IT professionals opinions on requirements,
> experiences and suggestions regarding keepings my servers in an air
> condition controlled server room. We are planning on moving within the
> next 45 days. Currently my server room has a dedicated air conditioner to
> control room temperature. This was installed by my boss before I began
> working for him. Now that we have to moved to another suite the server
> room there does not have a dedicated air conditioner so we looked into
> having ours removed and reinstalled in the new suite. Well apparently the
> costs is more than the original cost to install it so my boss and I were
> discussing is it really necessary considering what we have. All we have
> are 2 DELL Power Edge servers and a couple of workstations in the room.
>
> 2 x 2.2 Ghz CPU / 2 x 36 GB 15K RAID1 / 6 x 36 GB 15k RAID5.
> 4 x 3 Ghz CPU / 2 x 16 GB 15k RAID1 / 5 x 72 GB 15k RAID5 / Hot Spare
>
>
> the new server room location has the buildings shared central air
> conditioning duct in the room. the only problem is that the air
> conditioning is shutdown on the weekends. So what I am asking for is
> others opinions and experiences on if they think it is feasable and needed
> to have the dedicated AC moved to the new location. Personally my opinion
> is that we don't have enough equipment in the room that would generate an
> over abundance of heat. Also never have heard any stories or experienced
> it myself what does happen in a server room where the temprature is too
> high. Performance? Shutdown? Physical damage?
>
> Thanks
>


Re: Seeking feedback regarding air condition server rooms
"SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> 12.07.2007 18:16:45
Hey Cris,
thanks for the input. the omly problem with the portable floor standing AC's
is that they do have an air exhaust that releases hot air so you would need
to have some sort of outlet to let the hot air exhaust out. I got one at my
home. Given what I have in your professional opinion do you really think I
need one? I'm mean the only time it will not have central air is late after
hours and weekends.

"Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]" <crisnospamhanna[ at ]computingnospampossibilities.net>
wrote in message news:%23Z$bM%23KxHHA.3952[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
[Quoted Text]
> There are many floor standing AC units that you can get that simply plug
> into the wall socket that you could put in the server...much cheaper than
> moving the other unit, but I do agree, it should be done when possible
>
> --
> Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> -------------------------------------------------
> Microsoft MVPs
> Independent Experts (MVPs do not work for MS)
> Real World Answers
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> Please do not contact me directly regarding issues
>
> "SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
> news:OWe06oKxHHA.312[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> I'm just looking for other IT professionals opinions on requirements,
>> experiences and suggestions regarding keepings my servers in an air
>> condition controlled server room. We are planning on moving within the
>> next 45 days. Currently my server room has a dedicated air conditioner to
>> control room temperature. This was installed by my boss before I began
>> working for him. Now that we have to moved to another suite the server
>> room there does not have a dedicated air conditioner so we looked into
>> having ours removed and reinstalled in the new suite. Well apparently the
>> costs is more than the original cost to install it so my boss and I were
>> discussing is it really necessary considering what we have. All we have
>> are 2 DELL Power Edge servers and a couple of workstations in the room.
>>
>> 2 x 2.2 Ghz CPU / 2 x 36 GB 15K RAID1 / 6 x 36 GB 15k RAID5.
>> 4 x 3 Ghz CPU / 2 x 16 GB 15k RAID1 / 5 x 72 GB 15k RAID5 / Hot Spare
>>
>>
>> the new server room location has the buildings shared central air
>> conditioning duct in the room. the only problem is that the air
>> conditioning is shutdown on the weekends. So what I am asking for is
>> others opinions and experiences on if they think it is feasable and
>> needed to have the dedicated AC moved to the new location. Personally my
>> opinion is that we don't have enough equipment in the room that would
>> generate an over abundance of heat. Also never have heard any stories or
>> experienced it myself what does happen in a server room where the
>> temprature is too high. Performance? Shutdown? Physical damage?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
>


Re: Seeking feedback regarding air condition server rooms
"kj [SBS MVP]" <KevinJ.SBS[ at ]SPAMFREE.gmail.com> 12.07.2007 21:00:53
SBS Rocker wrote:
[Quoted Text]
> I'm just looking for other IT professionals opinions on requirements,
> experiences and suggestions regarding keepings my servers in an air
> condition controlled server room. We are planning on moving within
> the next 45 days. Currently my server room has a dedicated air
> conditioner to control room temperature. This was installed by my
> boss before I began working for him. Now that we have to moved to
> another suite the server room there does not have a dedicated air
> conditioner so we looked into having ours removed and reinstalled in
> the new suite. Well apparently the costs is more than the original
> cost to install it so my boss and I were discussing is it really
> necessary considering what we have. All we have are 2 DELL Power Edge
> servers and a couple of workstations in the room.
> 2 x 2.2 Ghz CPU / 2 x 36 GB 15K RAID1 / 6 x 36 GB 15k RAID5.
> 4 x 3 Ghz CPU / 2 x 16 GB 15k RAID1 / 5 x 72 GB 15k RAID5 / Hot Spare
>
>
> the new server room location has the buildings shared central air
> conditioning duct in the room. the only problem is that the air
> conditioning is shutdown on the weekends. So what I am asking for is
> others opinions and experiences on if they think it is feasable and
> needed to have the dedicated AC moved to the new location. Personally
> my opinion is that we don't have enough equipment in the room that
> would generate an over abundance of heat. Also never have heard any
> stories or experienced it myself what does happen in a server room
> where the temprature is too high. Performance? Shutdown? Physical
> damage?
> Thanks

If your server hardware doesn't shut off when the temperature limits are
exceeded ....Smoke, Fire, ...worse.

Large, open space areas in climates that are moderate, you'd probably get
away with it, especially if you had some air flow. If it's a small little
room with no air movement, a hot three day weekend with no cooling could
bring about a new server order from Dell and a long unproductive week for
the Boss.

--
/kj


Re: Seeking feedback regarding air condition server rooms
"Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]" <crisnospamhanna[ at ]computingnospampossibilities.net> 12.07.2007 21:27:13
I'd hate to tell you you will be ok and then have an incident occur
A couple of big fans at a minimum to keep air moving will help

There are units that don't have that exhaust I believe
Like this one
http://www.compactappliance.com/xq/JSP.detailmain/Koldfront_12_000_BTU_Ultra_Small_Portable_Air_Conditioner___FREE_SHIPPING/itemID.16231/itemType.PRODUCT/iMainCat.23/iSubCat.38/iProductID.16231/qx/shopping/product/PAC1200W.htm


--
Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
-------------------------------------------------
Microsoft MVPs
Independent Experts (MVPs do not work for MS)
Real World Answers
---------------------------------------------------------
Please do not contact me directly regarding issues

"SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
news:OSmOPDLxHHA.1776[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
[Quoted Text]
> Hey Cris,
> thanks for the input. the omly problem with the portable floor standing
> AC's is that they do have an air exhaust that releases hot air so you
> would need to have some sort of outlet to let the hot air exhaust out. I
> got one at my home. Given what I have in your professional opinion do you
> really think I need one? I'm mean the only time it will not have central
> air is late after hours and weekends.
>
> "Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]" <crisnospamhanna[ at ]computingnospampossibilities.net>
> wrote in message news:%23Z$bM%23KxHHA.3952[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> There are many floor standing AC units that you can get that simply plug
>> into the wall socket that you could put in the server...much cheaper than
>> moving the other unit, but I do agree, it should be done when possible
>>
>> --
>> Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
>> -------------------------------------------------
>> Microsoft MVPs
>> Independent Experts (MVPs do not work for MS)
>> Real World Answers
>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>> Please do not contact me directly regarding issues
>>
>> "SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
>> news:OWe06oKxHHA.312[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> I'm just looking for other IT professionals opinions on requirements,
>>> experiences and suggestions regarding keepings my servers in an air
>>> condition controlled server room. We are planning on moving within the
>>> next 45 days. Currently my server room has a dedicated air conditioner
>>> to control room temperature. This was installed by my boss before I
>>> began working for him. Now that we have to moved to another suite the
>>> server room there does not have a dedicated air conditioner so we looked
>>> into having ours removed and reinstalled in the new suite. Well
>>> apparently the costs is more than the original cost to install it so my
>>> boss and I were discussing is it really necessary considering what we
>>> have. All we have are 2 DELL Power Edge servers and a couple of
>>> workstations in the room.
>>>
>>> 2 x 2.2 Ghz CPU / 2 x 36 GB 15K RAID1 / 6 x 36 GB 15k RAID5.
>>> 4 x 3 Ghz CPU / 2 x 16 GB 15k RAID1 / 5 x 72 GB 15k RAID5 / Hot Spare
>>>
>>>
>>> the new server room location has the buildings shared central air
>>> conditioning duct in the room. the only problem is that the air
>>> conditioning is shutdown on the weekends. So what I am asking for is
>>> others opinions and experiences on if they think it is feasable and
>>> needed to have the dedicated AC moved to the new location. Personally my
>>> opinion is that we don't have enough equipment in the room that would
>>> generate an over abundance of heat. Also never have heard any stories or
>>> experienced it myself what does happen in a server room where the
>>> temprature is too high. Performance? Shutdown? Physical damage?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>
>>
>
>


Re: Seeking feedback regarding air condition server rooms
"kj [SBS MVP]" <KevinJ.SBS[ at ]SPAMFREE.gmail.com> 12.07.2007 22:32:50
Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP] wrote:
[Quoted Text]
> I'd hate to tell you you will be ok and then have an incident occur
> A couple of big fans at a minimum to keep air moving will help
>
> There are units that don't have that exhaust I believe
> Like this one
> http://www.compactappliance.com/xq/JSP.detailmain/Koldfront_12_000_BTU_Ultra_Small_Portable_Air_Conditioner___FREE_SHIPPING/itemID.16231/itemType.PRODUCT/iMainCat.23/iSubCat.38/iProductID.16231/qx/shopping/product/PAC1200W.htm
>

Nice! I have a client this looks ideal for.

>
>
> "SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
> news:OSmOPDLxHHA.1776[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hey Cris,
>> thanks for the input. the omly problem with the portable floor
>> standing AC's is that they do have an air exhaust that releases hot
>> air so you would need to have some sort of outlet to let the hot air
>> exhaust out. I got one at my home. Given what I have in your
>> professional opinion do you really think I need one? I'm mean the
>> only time it will not have central air is late after hours and
>> weekends. "Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]"
>> <crisnospamhanna[ at ]computingnospampossibilities.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23Z$bM%23KxHHA.3952[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> There are many floor standing AC units that you can get that simply
>>> plug into the wall socket that you could put in the server...much
>>> cheaper than moving the other unit, but I do agree, it should be
>>> done when possible --
>>> Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>> Microsoft MVPs
>>> Independent Experts (MVPs do not work for MS)
>>> Real World Answers
>>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>>> Please do not contact me directly regarding issues
>>>
>>> "SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OWe06oKxHHA.312[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> I'm just looking for other IT professionals opinions on
>>>> requirements, experiences and suggestions regarding keepings my
>>>> servers in an air condition controlled server room. We are
>>>> planning on moving within the next 45 days. Currently my server
>>>> room has a dedicated air conditioner to control room temperature.
>>>> This was installed by my boss before I began working for him. Now
>>>> that we have to moved to another suite the server room there does
>>>> not have a dedicated air conditioner so we looked into having ours
>>>> removed and reinstalled in the new suite. Well apparently the
>>>> costs is more than the original cost to install it so my boss and
>>>> I were discussing is it really necessary considering what we have.
>>>> All we have are 2 DELL Power Edge servers and a couple of
>>>> workstations in the room. 2 x 2.2 Ghz CPU / 2 x 36 GB 15K RAID1 / 6 x
>>>> 36 GB 15k RAID5.
>>>> 4 x 3 Ghz CPU / 2 x 16 GB 15k RAID1 / 5 x 72 GB 15k RAID5 / Hot
>>>> Spare the new server room location has the buildings shared central air
>>>> conditioning duct in the room. the only problem is that the air
>>>> conditioning is shutdown on the weekends. So what I am asking for
>>>> is others opinions and experiences on if they think it is feasable
>>>> and needed to have the dedicated AC moved to the new location.
>>>> Personally my opinion is that we don't have enough equipment in
>>>> the room that would generate an over abundance of heat. Also never
>>>> have heard any stories or experienced it myself what does happen
>>>> in a server room where the temprature is too high. Performance?
>>>> Shutdown? Physical damage? Thanks

--
/kj


Re: Seeking feedback regarding air condition server rooms
"SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> 12.07.2007 22:42:34
I checked out the specs on this and it does have an exhaust. When I was
shopping for a portable for my home use I did not find any that did not have
an exhaust. Afterall in order to produce the cold air there's has to be an
outlet release for the hot air of the cooling system.

"Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]" <crisnospamhanna[ at ]computingnospampossibilities.net>
wrote in message news:ungjqtMxHHA.1208[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
[Quoted Text]
> I'd hate to tell you you will be ok and then have an incident occur
> A couple of big fans at a minimum to keep air moving will help
>
> There are units that don't have that exhaust I believe
> Like this one
> http://www.compactappliance.com/xq/JSP.detailmain/Koldfront_12_000_BTU_Ultra_Small_Portable_Air_Conditioner___FREE_SHIPPING/itemID.16231/itemType.PRODUCT/iMainCat.23/iSubCat.38/iProductID.16231/qx/shopping/product/PAC1200W.htm
>
>
> --
> Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
> -------------------------------------------------
> Microsoft MVPs
> Independent Experts (MVPs do not work for MS)
> Real World Answers
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> Please do not contact me directly regarding issues
>
> "SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
> news:OSmOPDLxHHA.1776[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hey Cris,
>> thanks for the input. the omly problem with the portable floor standing
>> AC's is that they do have an air exhaust that releases hot air so you
>> would need to have some sort of outlet to let the hot air exhaust out. I
>> got one at my home. Given what I have in your professional opinion do you
>> really think I need one? I'm mean the only time it will not have central
>> air is late after hours and weekends.
>>
>> "Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]" <crisnospamhanna[ at ]computingnospampossibilities.net>
>> wrote in message news:%23Z$bM%23KxHHA.3952[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> There are many floor standing AC units that you can get that simply plug
>>> into the wall socket that you could put in the server...much cheaper
>>> than moving the other unit, but I do agree, it should be done when
>>> possible
>>>
>>> --
>>> Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>> Microsoft MVPs
>>> Independent Experts (MVPs do not work for MS)
>>> Real World Answers
>>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>>> Please do not contact me directly regarding issues
>>>
>>> "SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OWe06oKxHHA.312[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> I'm just looking for other IT professionals opinions on requirements,
>>>> experiences and suggestions regarding keepings my servers in an air
>>>> condition controlled server room. We are planning on moving within the
>>>> next 45 days. Currently my server room has a dedicated air conditioner
>>>> to control room temperature. This was installed by my boss before I
>>>> began working for him. Now that we have to moved to another suite the
>>>> server room there does not have a dedicated air conditioner so we
>>>> looked into having ours removed and reinstalled in the new suite. Well
>>>> apparently the costs is more than the original cost to install it so my
>>>> boss and I were discussing is it really necessary considering what we
>>>> have. All we have are 2 DELL Power Edge servers and a couple of
>>>> workstations in the room.
>>>>
>>>> 2 x 2.2 Ghz CPU / 2 x 36 GB 15K RAID1 / 6 x 36 GB 15k RAID5.
>>>> 4 x 3 Ghz CPU / 2 x 16 GB 15k RAID1 / 5 x 72 GB 15k RAID5 / Hot Spare
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> the new server room location has the buildings shared central air
>>>> conditioning duct in the room. the only problem is that the air
>>>> conditioning is shutdown on the weekends. So what I am asking for is
>>>> others opinions and experiences on if they think it is feasable and
>>>> needed to have the dedicated AC moved to the new location. Personally
>>>> my opinion is that we don't have enough equipment in the room that
>>>> would generate an over abundance of heat. Also never have heard any
>>>> stories or experienced it myself what does happen in a server room
>>>> where the temprature is too high. Performance? Shutdown? Physical
>>>> damage?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>


Re: Seeking feedback regarding air condition server rooms
"Eugene Tan" <TechHelp-at.insights.com.sg[ at ]newsgroups.nospam> 13.07.2007 04:12:55
hi,

Climate control is ideal, esp. temp, humidity and dust. But actually all
you
need is to ensure that these key parameters stay within a certain range.

To do this, you need to know the input air temp, and a way to vent the
warm server exhaust air out of the area/room. Such as the false ceiling
or adjacent room that doesn't face the air intake to the server room.

Another factor is the size of the server room and the area outside (where
the input air comes from) - the larger the better the source of air.
What's the ambient temperature range off hours and weekends?

IMHO, the most vulnerable are the drives. I am not concerned if the max
temp stays below 30C and it shdn't rise about 35C.

Options: there are UPS that can receive input from a temperature probe
and initiate a shutdown when it reaches a set threshold - think APC and
MGE both have one. I've also heard of 3rd party probes with a driver
to read the input but I don't have a brand/model right now. I think either
shd be cheaper than moving the aircon unless your ambient temp can rise
above 30C sometimes.

HTH,
Eugene Tan
SBS MVP

================================
"SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
news:OSmOPDLxHHA.1776[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
[Quoted Text]
> Hey Cris,
> thanks for the input. the omly problem with the portable floor standing
> AC's is that they do have an air exhaust that releases hot air so you
> would need to have some sort of outlet to let the hot air exhaust out. I
> got one at my home. Given what I have in your professional opinion do you
> really think I need one? I'm mean the only time it will not have central
> air is late after hours and weekends.
>
> "Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]" <crisnospamhanna[ at ]computingnospampossibilities.net>
> wrote in message news:%23Z$bM%23KxHHA.3952[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> There are many floor standing AC units that you can get that simply plug
>> into the wall socket that you could put in the server...much cheaper than
>> moving the other unit, but I do agree, it should be done when possible
>>
>> --
>> Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]
>> -------------------------------------------------
>> Microsoft MVPs
>> Independent Experts (MVPs do not work for MS)
>> Real World Answers
>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>> Please do not contact me directly regarding issues
>>
>> "SBS Rocker" <noreply[ at ]NoDomain.com> wrote in message
>> news:OWe06oKxHHA.312[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> I'm just looking for other IT professionals opinions on requirements,
>>> experiences and suggestions regarding keepings my servers in an air
>>> condition controlled server room. We are planning on moving within the
>>> next 45 days. Currently my server room has a dedicated air conditioner
>>> to control room temperature. This was installed by my boss before I
>>> began working for him. Now that we have to moved to another suite the
>>> server room there does not have a dedicated air conditioner so we looked
>>> into having ours removed and reinstalled in the new suite. Well
>>> apparently the costs is more than the original cost to install it so my
>>> boss and I were discussing is it really necessary considering what we
>>> have. All we have are 2 DELL Power Edge servers and a couple of
>>> workstations in the room.
>>>
>>> 2 x 2.2 Ghz CPU / 2 x 36 GB 15K RAID1 / 6 x 36 GB 15k RAID5.
>>> 4 x 3 Ghz CPU / 2 x 16 GB 15k RAID1 / 5 x 72 GB 15k RAID5 / Hot Spare
>>>
>>>
>>> the new server room location has the buildings shared central air
>>> conditioning duct in the room. the only problem is that the air
>>> conditioning is shutdown on the weekends. So what I am asking for is
>>> others opinions and experiences on if they think it is feasable and
>>> needed to have the dedicated AC moved to the new location. Personally my
>>> opinion is that we don't have enough equipment in the room that would
>>> generate an over abundance of heat. Also never have heard any stories or
>>> experienced it myself what does happen in a server room where the
>>> temprature is too high. Performance? Shutdown? Physical damage?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>
>>
>
>


RE: Seeking feedback regarding air condition server rooms
APS 13.07.2007 07:40:01
For simialr kit we ended up with a small, high efficiency RAS35YH6 Hitachi
system: needs an external wall as it is a two unit solution. Impressive
performance and effectively silent inside. I only run it during the time
when the room is closed and set to 25C min temp.

I have to wonder why we run our SBS server "full on" 24/7, when the usage is
about 12/5! Running AC to control 250W of heat produced by a server doing
nothing seems madness in these days of CO2 awareness. I hope the next SBS
(which means server 2008) will have better options for managing energy
efficiency, including the ability to manage all the "background" SBS admin
tasks into a user-defined time window so that we can, if we choose, shut the
machine down for a few hours a night: a Soekris 5501 can act as an overnight
mail relay and uses only 7w!

"SBS Rocker" wrote:

[Quoted Text]
> I'm just looking for other IT professionals opinions on requirements,
> experiences and suggestions regarding keepings my servers in an air
> condition controlled server room. We are planning on moving within the next
> 45 days. Currently my server room has a dedicated air conditioner to control
> room temperature. This was installed by my boss before I began working for
> him. Now that we have to moved to another suite the server room there does
> not have a dedicated air conditioner so we looked into having ours removed
> and reinstalled in the new suite. Well apparently the costs is more than the
> original cost to install it so my boss and I were discussing is it really
> necessary considering what we have. All we have are 2 DELL Power Edge
> servers and a couple of workstations in the room.
>
> 2 x 2.2 Ghz CPU / 2 x 36 GB 15K RAID1 / 6 x 36 GB 15k RAID5.
> 4 x 3 Ghz CPU / 2 x 16 GB 15k RAID1 / 5 x 72 GB 15k RAID5 / Hot Spare
>
>
> the new server room location has the buildings shared central air
> conditioning duct in the room. the only problem is that the air conditioning
> is shutdown on the weekends. So what I am asking for is others opinions and
> experiences on if they think it is feasable and needed to have the dedicated
> AC moved to the new location. Personally my opinion is that we don't have
> enough equipment in the room that would generate an over abundance of heat.
> Also never have heard any stories or experienced it myself what does happen
> in a server room where the temprature is too high. Performance? Shutdown?
> Physical damage?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>

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