ASHRAE has launched a new Data Center Resources page designed to help professionals maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels in data centers, where servers and computing equipment generate significant heat. This resource hub provides design and operations professionals with the latest standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure compliance and enhance sustainability.
The new page includes a wide range of technical materials, such as publications, standards, guidelines, and research papers, all developed by ASHRAE's experts. These resources cover various aspects of data center design and operation, including cooling, power distribution, energy efficiency, and thermal management. ASHRAE aims to empower professionals with the knowledge needed to optimize data center performance and make informed decisions.
“With the rapid growth of digital infrastructure and the soaring demand for cloud computing, AI, and big data, efficient cooling systems are essential to cutting operational costs and reducing environmental impact,” said 2024-25 ASHRAE President M. Dennis Knight, P.E., BEMP, Fellow Life Member ASHRAE. “ASHRAE understands the unique challenges of data center cooling and is proud to offer this platform, providing professionals with the latest industry knowledge and resources in one place.”
Key highlights of the Data Center Resources page include:
- ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.9 Datacom Encyclopedia: A comprehensive collection of essential knowledge about datacom topics like facility design considerations, ITE design considerations, environmental guidelines, cooling technologies, and energy efficiency. (Annual subscription fee required for access)
- Data Center Standards and Guidance: Foundational guidance such as ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.4-2022 (Energy Standard for Data Centers) and ASHRAE Standard 127-2020 (Methods of Testing for Rating Air-Conditioning Units Serving Data Center and Information Technology Equipment), along with updated data center chapters from the ASHRAE Handbook.
- ASHRAE Datacom Series: A staple in the data center industry for nearly two decades, offering comprehensive coverage of data center cooling and related subjects.
Additionally, the page provides links to relevant ASHRAE conferences, events, and professional development opportunities, thus fostering continuous learning and professional development within the data center community.
For more information about ASHRAE's new data center resources page, please visit
https://www.ashrae.org/datacenters
