On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Jason Healy <[email protected]> wrote: > Meanwhile, APC/Leibert are telling me that I'm crazy to consider another > "comfort" unit in this space, as they're not rated for this kind of use. The > units they sell are pretty and shiny, but are 5x the price (plus > installation). I feel like the in-row form factor might help us, as it would > suck more hot air from the back of the rack rather than let it mix into the > room. > > I need a little help cutting through the FUD on this one. Is "comfort" > cooling so much worse that it's worth the extra $$$ for a data-center unit? > Since we're a school, I need to save where I can (I'm also trying to get some > better UPS in this room, so money I save on cooling can go towards power). > Since the space isn't a "proper" data center (no hot/cold aisle, no raised > floor, etc), I'm not sure where I should prioritize my funding. > > Any thoughts for cooling on a tight budget?
I think they are right that "comfort" cooling isn't appropriate but at the same time that doesn't justify paying 5x more for their gear. Do you have humidity problems? I've supported a "mini-datacenter", similar to what you describe, where they hooked a pair of huge "comfort" AC units and there was water dripping from the racks. The weather outside was hot and humid and it might explain why that was happening (and how "comfort" units cannot keep up with the requirements). I'd try to get their price to 2-3x the price you would pay for the APC units. And get a quote from another vendor with experience in computer rooms. -- Giovanni Tirloni sysdroid.com _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/discuss This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators http://lopsa.org/
