Datacentres are the backbone of modern data storage and computing. The stability of their indoor environment directly affects how efficiently equipment runs and how long it lasts. What many people miss is that, just like people are sensitive to harsh weather, IT equipment is highly vulnerable to poor indoor conditions. High temperatures, uncontrolled airflow, and fire safety risks can all lead to hardware failure or data loss. That’s why a well-designed ventilation solution is essential for any datacentre.
Why does your datacentre need better ventilation?
- Servers and networking equipment generate enormous amounts of heat. Without effective ventilation, that heat doesn’t just reduce performance. It threatens reliability. Uneven airflow creates hot spots. By the time it’s detected, equipment begins to fail, fans are running at full speed, and downtime is already underway.
- Without proper protection, air intake systems are exposed to the elements. Freezing weather can ice up blades or jam dampers, compromising intake airflow stability.
How do we ensure reliable ventilation in your datacentre?
- To optimise airflow distribution and circulation, Halton solutions are verified with full-scale mock-ups and/or CFD analysis in its Innovation Hub, ensuring high uptime and operational reliability in datacentres. CFD analysis simulates airflow and heat distribution, identifying hot spots early and estimating condensation risk in cold climates. This enables an optimised airflow design that prevents localised overheating and delivers consistent temperatures across the entire facility.
- With extensive experience in extreme environments, Halton solutions are engineered to perform reliably even in the most demanding weather conditions. At the core is a proven louvre-damper system for air intakes, combining external storm louvre panels with internal shut-off and volume control dampers. These heavy-duty stainless steel dampers feature thermally insulated blades for improved corrosion resistance and thermal performance. Stable air intake, even when conditions outside are harsh.
Halton ventilation solutions deliver reliable performance in datacentres, in both standard and extreme environments. Click here to explore more about datacenter ventilation.
