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sponsored by APC
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Posted:
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20 Nov 2008
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Published:
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20 Nov 2008
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Format:
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PDF
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Length:
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14
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Type:
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White Paper
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Language:
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English
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ABSTRACT:
Controlling humidity in the data center is crucial to ensuring high availability, but measuring humidity to avoid hidden costs is a challenge. This white paper explains how humidity affects equipment, reviews design guidelines for new and existing computing installations, and offers alternative methods to achieve desired humidity.
Read on for tips on implementing a humidity control strategy that includes air management optimization, IT load planning, and infiltration minimization. Other topics covered include:
Real-world examples of cost minimization
The single most important place to maintain proper relative humidity
Hidden costs associated with over-humidification
How to minimize factors external and internal to the IT environment that affect humidity
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Author
Tony Evans
Engineer
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American Power Conversion (APC)
Tony Evans is an engineer with APC in West Kingston, RI. He has 14 years experience in power and cooling system design and is a member of ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.9 (Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces, & Electronic Equipment).
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