Opengate Data Systems, a technology firm that specializes in the research and development of intelligent distributed power and cooling systems, today announced SiteX EC Containment Cooling systems. These systems have been developed to maximize data center cooling efficiency by eliminating excess cooling that is typically necessary to eliminate hot-spots within the data center.
Studies have shown two to two and a half times the cooling than is actually required by IT equipment is generated and delivered to prevent hot-spots. In most cases, this air is delivered 10 degrees Fahrenheit or more below the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers) recommended temperature for IT equipment in mission critical facilities. SiteX EC utilizes dual redundant fan cartridges, dynamically scaling to the IT airflow load based on a closed-loop control process, to contain the waste heat from the IT equipment and return it directly to the CRAC/H (computer room air conditioner/ handler) heat exchangers. With containment of all the waste heat, supply air temperature can be increased and the volume of air delivered can be reduced to match the IT equipment load.
“SiteX EC technology will reduce data center operating costs controlling the consumption of conditioned air in real-time,” said Matthew Bush, Director of Research and Development of Opengate Data Systems. “Over-provisioning [of cold air] will no longer be necessary because pressure regulated flow control optimizes the demand for cooling by the IT equipment.”
SiteX EC can be networked allowing remote management and alarm notification with escalation for visibility to all critical information. Communicate using HTTP, HTTPS, XML or SNMP protocols. Network properties are assigned using the configuration page or DHCP to automatically connect to the network.
“This technology improves operational process and is a testament to our continued focus on availability as well as efficiency in the data center,” said Mark Germagian, president of Opengate. “Intelligent reporting and management of critical information is a must when supporting highly critical loads. We are thrilled to have such a talented team of individuals and industry partners who are focused on innovation for the industry and for the environment.”
SiteX EC technology provides the information and control necessary to ensure a stable and efficient environment for high density IT equipment while also allowing these additional benefits.
- Eliminate over-provisioning and cut cooling costs up to 60 percent by providing physical separation of cool supply and hot return airstreams.
- Raise supply air temperature to accepted ASHRAE standards and increase water supply temperature to further improve chiller plant efficiency.
- Allow additional hours of free cooling for a water-side or air-side economizer.
- Directly couple cooling with IT equipment heat load, raising return air temperatures and improving CRAC/H efficiency.
- Report rack airflow capacity for confidence with future application deployment and report rack airflow volume for room or zone airflow delivery control.
- Extend runtime during a power outage through containment and proper routing of exhaust heat away from IT equipment loads.
- Flexible configuration of alarms and notifications through secure Ethernet connection with selection of multiple email or SNMP trap recipients, with escalation. Concise data log and SYSlog support. Intuitive web interface for enterprise level management.
About Opengate Data Systems
Opengate Data Systems is a technology firm that specializes in the research and development of intelligent distributed power and cooling systems. Opengate provides innovative solutions that improve visibility and efficiency of data center operations by working closely with clients of mission critical facilities and our technology partners. SiteX™ EP Enterprise Power and SiteX™ EC Enterprise Cooling for high density data centers provides up to 20 kW per rack of intelligent, scalable power and cooling. SiteX Services include; capacity and cooling assessment, analysis of airflow dynamics and cooling infrastructure performance optimization. Opengate Data Systems ensures organizations take an intelligent path toward highly available and efficient systems.
For more information, please visit www.opengatedata.com.
Contacts:
Mark Germagian, 978-928-3711
mark.germagian@opengatedata.com
