Problem: Data centers consume significant energy for cooling, often accounting for 30-50% of total energy costs. Hot spots or overcooled areas waste energy.
Solution: Our thermal mapping identifies hot spots, underutilized cooling zones, and airflow inefficiencies. By adjusting cooling systems (e.g., CRAC units, fan speeds) based on our maps, operators can reduce energy consumption.
Savings: Optimizing cooling can reduce energy costs by 10-30%, depending on the data center’s size and baseline efficiency. For a 1 MW data center with annual cooling costs of ~$500,000, this could save $50,000-$150,000 per year.
Problem: Overheating can cause server failures, leading to costly downtime (e.g., $5,000-$10,000 per minute for large enterprises).
Solution: Our service detects and mitigates hot spots before they cause failures, ensuring equipment operates within safe temperature ranges.
Savings: Preventing even one downtime event can save tens of thousands to millions of dollars, depending on the data center’s scale.
Problem: High temperatures accelerate wear on servers and other hardware, reducing their lifespan.
Solution: By maintaining optimal thermal conditions, our service helps equipment last longer, delaying costly replacements.
Savings: Extending hardware lifespan by 1-2 years can save 10-20% of capital expenditure on new equipment (e.g., $100,000-$500,000 for a mid-sized data center).
Problem: Inefficient thermal management limits the ability to add new servers without upgrading cooling infrastructure.
Solution: Our thermal maps enable better rack placement and load balancing, maximizing existing cooling capacity.
Savings: Avoiding premature cooling system upgrades can save $50,000-$200,000 in capital costs.
Problem: Data centers face pressure to meet energy efficiency regulations and sustainability goals.
Solution: Our service provides data to demonstrate compliance and supports green initiatives by reducing energy use, potentially qualifying clients for tax incentives or rebates.
Savings: Rebates or incentives can range from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on local programs.
Data Center Thermal Efficiency Report
Our detailed reports provide actionable insights, including temperature histograms and statistical analysis, to help you optimize your data center's thermal performance.
