Energy-saving hot aisle type for cloud computing
Hot aisle containment (HAC) takes advantage of the natural properties of warm air rising. The HAC can increase cooling efficiency by 30% or more. By isolating hot exhaust air emitted from server racks, HAC ensures that this hot air returns directly to the computer room air conditioning (CRAC) by funnelling it. This airflow management system improves cooling by preventing hot and cold air from mixing. 1 Hot aisle/cold aisle layout involves lining up server racks in alternating rows with cold air intakes – the fronts of servers – facing each other (the. Hot aisle containment consists of a physical barrier that guides hot exhaust airflow back to the AC return. This comprehensive strategy transforms how server environments handle heat. [pdf]