1. ENTERPRISE COLOCATION
HOW CFD HELPS OPTIMIZE COOLING PERFORMANCE

2. ENTERPRISE COLOCATION
HOW CFD HELPS OPTIMIZE COOLING PERFORMANCE
 The increased power densities of computing, network and storage equipment have caused energy
cost in enterprise colocation facilities to skyrocket.
 These costs often exceed in the cost equipment alone within a few years.
 Data center operators must conduct thorough analyses to optimize cooling system performance.
 The use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an effective way to evaluate the improve cooling
operations.

3. ENTERPRISE COLOCATION
HOW CFD HELPS OPTIMIZE COOLING PERFORMANCE
Why CFD?
 CFD refers to software tools capable of simulating data center performance.
 CFD estimates how data center features, such as handlers, power-dissipation sources, raised floors
and more., will affect cooling operations and associated energy costs.
 Air within an enterprise colocation is affected by temperature and pressure; changes in the air flow can
cause significant issues.
 CFD is important for new facility designs or reconfigurations of existing data centers.
 This tool uses a computer model of the enterprise colocation facility to analyze various air flow
scenarios.
 During the CFD analysis, air flows are simulated using a 3-D presentation. They can identify areas
receiving too much or too little cold air.

4. ENTERPRISE COLOCATION
HOW CFD HELPS OPTIMIZE COOLING PERFORMANCE
Balancing Benefits With Costs
 CFD is an indispensable tool but it doesn’t come cheap.
 If companies plan on building their own enterprise colocation facility, the CFD investment and learning
curve will be steep.
 To alleviate these concerns, outsourcing can provide the best option. A dedicated enterprise colocation
provider will have the experience and expertise needed to produce a reliable CFD analysis on their
facility. As a result, customer equipment will be operating are a much lower risk of failure from
overheating.
 Customers can be assured of the best possible air flow scenarios.
 This will keep a lid on the adverse effects of increased energy consumption.
 CFD helps identify the best possible floor layout for an enterprise colocation facility.

5. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
NICOLE AGUILLARD IS MARKETING DIRECTOR OF CYRUSONE, A GLOBAL
ENTERPRISE COLOCATION PROVIDER OPERATING 23 HIGHLY SECURED
DATA CENTERS THE UNITED STATES, LONDON, AND SINGAPORE. LEARN
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