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Dari Ruang Server ke AI Factory

  Dalam perjalanan karir kami di data center, ada tren yang menarik berkembang dalam Lima tahun terakhir ini, yaitu beralihnya Server Room menjadi AI Factory. Apa bedanya, Mari Kita telaah. Server Room, atau Ruang Server Server Room, atau Ruang server ini dikenal di tahun-tahun awal saya berkarir, hampir 30 tahun yang lalu. Sesuai namanya, server room digunakan untuk menyimpan server. Server sendiri digunakan untuk diakses oleh pengguna (user). Secara desain, ada aspek yang diperhatikan. Lokasi Ruang server, umumnya memilih lokasi aman, tidak di lantai dasar (pertimbangan banjir), atau atap (yang rawan suhu ekstrem). Ruang server umumnya dilengkapi dengan raised floor, umumnya untuk udara dingin Dan jalur kabel. Bahan bangunan ruang server dibuat agar tahan api, tidak lembab (udara diusahakan kering), Dan memiliki insulasi panas. Memiliki akses terbatas, umumnya dengan sistem akses kontrol. Ruang server secara peletakan hanya memperhatikan penempatan rak server. Dalam implemen...

Understanding Data Center Containment

  In the modern landscape data center aisle containment has emerged as a pivotal strategy for optimizing operations. The system effectively curbs the mixing of hot and cold air, which has been a persistent challenge. Studies show that conventional data centers waste up to 50% of airflow due to its erratic movement, often bypassing the equipment meant to be cooled and returning directly to the   Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units . It becomes a catalyst for heightened  energy efficiency  within the facility, taming  hotspots  and harnessing the full cooling potential of AC units. Consequently, this could even negate the need for extra CRAC units despite escalating server density. The increasing costs of energy, as well as calls for data centers to be held more accountable for their environmental impact, has led many data centers to implement hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment. Both of these strategies provide substantial energy savings of 30% or mo...

Importance of PUE on Data Center Costs: Optimizing Efficiency and Reducing Expenses

  Importance of PUE on Data Center Costs: Optimizing Efficiency and Reducing Expenses Efficiency measurements like  Power Usage Effectiveness  (PUE) play a crucial role in assisting data center owners and operators in identifying areas for improvement. PUE not only helps in evaluating a data center’s environmental impact and carbon footprint but also aids in identifying cost-saving measures. In this article, we will explore the significance of PUE, how to calculate it, and techniques to lower it for improved data center performance and reduced operating costs. What is PUE and its Importance Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is a metric used to assess a data center’s energy efficiency, measured on a scale of one to three, with one being the most efficient. A lower PUE indicates a more efficient data center, leading to reduced operating costs for both the operator and clients. PUE is critical in identifying the environmental impact and energy efficiency of a data center, maki...