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Ty Schmitt
Principal Thermal/Mechanical Architect
Data Center Solutions
Dell, Inc.
DELL CONFIDENTIAL 1
Airflow
Do you understand the
airflow dynamics of your
environment?
Do you understand how
effectively your
equipment utilizes air?
Systems above
depletion point
require more airflow
and as a result
more power to cool
Source: Dell
2
The Elements – Major Power
Consuming Components
Memory: 3W - 20W
I/O: 5W - 25W Temp Spec: 85C-105C
Temp Spec: 50C-60C 185F-221F
122F-140F
85F
70F
Power 300W
Distribution
3000 rpm
110F
70F
Power 245W
Distribution
Source: Dell 4
System Response to Hotter Inlet
R. Riegler Total Fan Power Draw of London System Fans vs. Ambient Temperature
7.6.06 Server Cooling Response to Rising Ambient Inlet
80
70
60
Power (W)
50
40
30
20
10
0
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
75F Inlet Temperature
Temperature Sensor (oC) 95F
250
200
More efficient IT w/ containment
150
Typical
100
50
60 70 80 90 100 110
Return Temperature F
Layout
Source: Dell 7
CRAC Capacity – 72F/50%
Total Room Cooling Capacity N+1
72F/50%
306 TONS/1.08Mw, 151,200 CFM
HVAC Air Return (F)
72
60 80 100 120
Source: Dell 10
As-Is Simulation Results
•Room airflow not contained or balanced Rack recirculation
•Cold spots and hot spots prevalent throughout room
throughout room
•Several racks limited to 20 systems or
less due to excessive inlet temperatures
Source: Dell 11
Add Drop Ceiling and
Containment High flow return ceiling 4’ Dropped Ceiling
tiles in exhaust isle
Removed one of the
HVAC units
Source: Dell 12
Result
Source: Dell 13
Result
Source: Dell 14
Increase Density
Source: Dell 15
Results
Source: Dell 16
Thank You
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