Air Containment & Airflow

Hot aisle and cold aisle containment solutions for your datacenter
 

Air Containment & Airflow is needed for efficient server cabinet cooling, Gaw can help you reduce expenses and save energy. Data center hot aisle and cold aisle containment solutions, air flow plenums and baffle systems, air containment curtains to help with airflow management. With a variety of options for performance, efficiency and cost-effective operations.

Air flow containment

Typically, the hot aisles face air conditioner return ducts and are isolated from each other. The containment system prevents hot and cold air from mixing by preventing hot and cold aisles form touching. Containment systems originally were physical barriers that separated the two types of aisle with vinyl plastic sheeting or plexiglass covers.  Todays hot aisle and cold aisle containment solutions are very efficient and simple to install.

Hot and cold aisle containment solutions

Hot and cold aisle containment solutions revolutionize data center efficiency, a critical server cabinet cooling technology innovation. These systems, offered by industry leaders, significantly reduce energy consumption and operational costs while optimizing performance. The core principle involves strategically separating hot and cold aisles to prevent air mixing, with hot aisles typically aligned with air conditioner return ducts.

Importance of Airflow plenums, baffle systems, and air containment curtains


Modern containment methods have evolved from basic vinyl sheeting to sophisticated, easy-to-install systems, including airflow plenums, baffle systems, and air containment curtains. These advanced solutions create practical physical barriers, ensuring optimal airflow management throughout the data center. By implementing these cutting-edge containment strategies, businesses can achieve multiple benefits: enhanced cooling efficiency, substantial energy savings, reduced operational expenses, extended equipment lifespan, and maximized space utilization. As data centers grow, these solutions become increasingly vital for businesses aiming to stay competitive and environmentally responsible.

By installing custom air plenums, data centers improve heat management, enhancing overall efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in their operations.

Custom Air Plenums


Our custom Advanced Thermal Management System (ATMS) design revolutionizes cooling for side-intake Cisco, Juniper, and F5 routers in data centers. This innovative solution features a cold air intake plenum mounted beneath the router, redirecting airflow to the top intake, effectively managing thermal challenges in high-capacity environments. Our ATMS for Cisco and other routers boasts versatile compatibility with ETSI, WECO, and EIA 19" and 23" rack mount standards, accommodating both 2-post and 4-post configurations based on router specifications. Engineered for optimal performance, the system delivers targeted cooling, enhanced airflow management, and scalability. Key benefits include improved equipment lifespan, energy efficiency, and noise reduction. Custom air flow plenums/baffle systems address hot spots and high-density areas, optimizing data center performance while reducing operational costs. Adaptable design ensures seamless integration with existing infrastructure and offers the flexibility and efficiency required to meet evolving data center cooling challenges across various router brands and models.

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By incorporating vinyl curtains into their cooling strategies, data centers can achieve substantial improvements in Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), leading to reduced operational costs and a smaller carbon footprint.

Vinyl curtains


Vinyl curtains are essential for optimizing data center environments, providing a cost-effective solution for thermal management and space division. These durable, flexible barriers are crucial for implementing hot and cold aisle containment strategies, improving cooling efficiency, and reducing energy consumption. By separating hot exhaust air from cool intake air, they maintain optimal operating temperatures for IT equipment, extending hardware lifespan and minimizing thermal-related failures.

Data center managers value the customizable nature of vinyl curtains, which can be tailored to various rack heights and aisle configurations. Made from fire-retardant, anti-static PVC, they comply with stringent safety standards. Easy installation and removal allow quick layout reconfigurations. Their transparency enables equipment monitoring while effectively managing airflow. Incorporating vinyl curtains into cooling strategies can significantly improve Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), reducing operational costs and carbon footprint in data centers.

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Choosing the right Hot aisle and cold aisle containment solutions for your datacenter


Enhance your datacenter's performance with effective hot aisle and cold aisle containment solutions. Improve thermal management and boost efficiency by selecting the right containment strategy for your specific requirements. We offer solutions suitable for various environments, from high-density setups to more flexible configurations. Reduce energy costs and improve your return on investment, all while adhering to safety regulations with solutions by Gaw Technology.

Why Gaw


If you're looking for reliable and secure data center server racks for your business, no matter if you are looking for standard, 2-post, 4-post or custom server racks Gaw is the right choice. With the correct rack, you can ensure that your IT equipment is properly stored and managed, and you can keep your data safe and secure. So, start exploring the benefits of Gaw server racks today!

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Gaw Technology is a U.S. based manufacturer, supplier and single source provider for data center cabinets, racks, air containment, cable assemblies, power solutions and accessories. With a full range of solutions – ready-to-ship, semi-custom and custom – our customers count on us to provide quality, innovation and support to meet their data center needs. And we have delivered on our promise for more than 25 years.

We design, manufacture, pack and ship right here in the U.S.A. So, whether you need standard products or more custom solutions, we provide unrivaled levels of quality and shorter delivery times. We take quality and service serious and back them up with certifications, including ISO 9001:2008, TL 9000, NEBS, WBENC and GSA. We are also a BBB accredited business.

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