RE: Temp at Level 3 data centers

["Naslund, Steve" <SNaslund () medline com>]

If the ambient temperature is higher is means the temperatures throughout the device would be higher and the temp at 
those points is what really matters.  I would also be concerned because if they lose one of the a/c units what would 
the ambient temperature rise to?  I would want them to tell me what the set point of the a/c actually is.

Bottom line 80 F input air is too hot in my opinion and apparently the equipment's opinion as well.


Steven Naslund
Chicago IL




  

> -----Original Message-----
> From: NANOG [mailto:nanog-bounces () nanog org] On Behalf Of Zachary Winnerman
> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 11:54 AM
> To: nanog () nanog org
> Subject: Re: Temp at Level 3 data centers
>
> I recall some evidence that 80+F temps can reduce hard drive lifetime, though it might be outdated as it was from 
> before SSDs were around. I would imagine that while it may not impact the ability for a server to handle load, it may 
> > reduce equipment lifetime. It also could be an indication that they lack redundancy in the case of an AC failure. 
> This could cause equipment damage if the datacenter is unattended and temperatures are allowed to rise.