The blanking panel acts to contain the air in the server racks and improves the air flow inside the structure preventing overheating. The blanking panel is an easy-to-install part and is considered a low-cost solution to maintain optimal temperature in server racks.
What is the Blanking Panel for?
Blanking panel (also known as blind panel) is one of the best ways to contain cold air. They are installed in server racks to maintain the correct flow of air within the structure to prevent hot air recirculation.
It is a fundamental part that integrates the air circulation system. For data centers to run smoothly, they need the right equipment and the right temperature environment.
Servers and switches are cooled with the cold air of the network room environment where they are installed. If hot exhaust air from the rack eventually returns to the equipment air inlet, an overheat condition will occur. This excessive heating can cause irreversible damage.
When installed correctly, hot air is directed out of the rack, so the temperature change maintains the ideal operating conditions for servers and switches.
Energy efficiency in the Data Center
When server racks do not have blind panels and do not have the ability to vent hot air, the first measure to contain the rise in temperature is to further lower the temperature of the room so that there is a balance of that temperature.
Although it seems like the best decision, lowering the temperature of the room further reduces the efficiency of the air conditioning, promotes water condensation in the environment, which makes the air much more humid. Condensation and moisture cause as much damage as overheating.
How to choose the best Blanking Panel?
Consultimer’s blanking panel is made with highly durable materials, in addition, they are fire resistant and meet temperature standards. Another advantage of Consultimer’s blanking panel is that, with the practical fit there is no need for tools, this significantly reduces installation time and has been proven to improve data center energy efficiency.
For more information or a no-obligation quote on the Cosultimer blanking panel, contact us today.
