Server Air Con?

[ajf]

What do any you have for air con at the moment in server rooms?
We need to replace the unit sat work and some discussion as to what to go for.

The room is about 7m x5m with three server racks and two switch cabinets.
Currently us APC InRow units, but these are quite an expensive option to buy and get support on.
The room is not a full 'in row' type install either now.

A local firm has suggested looking at 2 or 3 large ceiling cassette type units, but unsure how good these are being above the racks etc?

Comments, suggestions and photos of installs appreciated!

 

[ajf]

Thanks for the comments everyone.
The concerns about the cassette type were my main concerns too, plus we have also been advised they do not want any additional external condensers installed on the premises.

Those Airedale units will be worth a look as very similar to the current InRow ones, which have done the job very well.

The main issue with the APC units is they are getting unreliable, and APC charge silly figures to maintain them outside warranty and no third party companies can get a lot of the components.
New units are also pricey, as is the extended warranties.

 

[ajf]

A bit late but also look at Stulz units, worked on a few in the past:

http://uk.stulz.com/

I'll have a look into these as well, thanks.

The only issue I potentially saw with the Airedale, was the literature mentions external chillers and condensers.
I am not sure if that was an option for better efficiency or a requirement, as we need units that are completely self contained.

Certainly going to look at wall/cassette type units as well, but still not convinced they are the ideal solution.

The APC units have just had a bit of tlc anyway, so hopefully keep them ticking for a bit longer whilst we look at the options!

 

[ajf]

Hmm, not good to here!
Seems APC might have us by the proverbials
The InRow units we currently have are completely self contained, the only venting is excess hot air, which goes into the false ceiling void.