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5 Ways Fanwall Technology Fits Top Priorities for Data Centers
Data Center Needs: Nortek’s FANWALL TECHNOLOGY Fits the Bill
It’s 2015, and technology is a cornerstone of any business. Protecting crucial hardware has never been more essential. Nortek Air Solutions’ patented FANWALL TECHNOLOGY®, an advanced fan array and controls system, is the solution to protecting your data physically and making the most of your space. FANWALLs provide savings of operating costs, the time required for maintenance, and space when compared to other options on the market. Five areas are crucial to consider when designing data centers and thinking about your cooling options.
Space
First is space, which is a fundamental factor in appraising current and future growth needs. Nortek’s FANWALL TECHNOLOGY utilizes vertical space to reduce its footprint. The Fan Cubes fit through standard doors, to make installs in compact applications more accessible. Opposed to conventional fan options, no crane necessary to install these fan units. This compact design allows for more real estate dedicated to data storage.
Power
Second is power. Nortek products have the power to keep your data system working in top-notch order is imperative. A system that works efficiently, without taking too much of your electricity bandwidth, is a great way to ensure your data system is well supported. First, Nortek FANWALL TECHNOLOGY fans come in seven sizes (10-22 inches) to meet performance requirements with optimized operational efficiency. The high powered motors in each fan will save you money on energy costs while maintaining performance. Finally, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) facilitate the individual on/ off and speed control of fans to sustain top static efficiency and pressure over the air handler operating range.
Cooling
Third is cooling capability. Nortek has 30 years of experience creating custom solutions for mission-critical facilities with cooling infrastructure needs. They expertly design systems that meet specific needs, including efficiency, sound, configuration, and footprint. Furthermore, Nortek can customize fan racks to be set to particular systems requirements to sustain airflow and optimal function. Hot and cold aisle separation and bidirectional containment are possibilities for your system. In contrast to other options on the market, it is easier to attain variable cooling with this system. Flexibility at this level opens your possible configurations for hardware layouts infinitely.
Redundancy
Fourth is redundancy, which is as essential with data, as with the systems maintaining it. Nortek’s FANWALL fan array provides exemplary redundancy as a result of individual fan motors, reducing the chance of cooling failures. If a motor failure or fan seizure occurs, the other fans compensate by maintaining static pressure and airflow until the non-functional fan is fully operational. Additionally, each fan and motor pairing has a dedicated VFD. Last but not least, each set of components are isolated, removing the requirement of a bypass VFD or possibility of the entire cooling system going down.
Utilization
Finally, utilization is prime. Optimal use of your resources, coupled with room to grow, is imperative in data centers. Consequently, you will need to have a plan in place for current systems and how they can be changed to fit future needs. Nortek’s customization of the FANWALL TECHNOLOGY to each job created the opportunity to design the system to allow for growth the way you envision it.