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Chapter 6
Highly Effective Data Center
Facilities and Habitats for Technology
Green Acres Is the Place to Be—Popular syndicated TV show
In this chapter you will learn:
How data centers use and provide power and cooling for IT
equipment
Standby and alternative power and cooling options for data centers
Environmental health and safety issues and relevant standards
New IT data center facilities can be designed to be green and energy
efficient. Existing facilities can be upgraded and enhanced to address various
energy and environmental concerns. It is critical to understand the various
components and practices that comprise a physical data ...