Data Center Air Flow Solutions

Data Center Air Flow Solutions

U-Flex Datacenter solutions are successfully fulfilling the requirements of cooling infrastructure that a data center set-up demands. Today’s technology-driven workplaces inclusive of data centers are synonymous with high-density equipment, virtualization and cloud computing strategies. These spaces require cooling infrastructure that can adapt to high and often fluctuating heat loads and simultaneously conserve energy. The complex data center setup too needs a full line of airflow management and in-floor cooling solutions.

U-Flex offers a range in-floor cooling products for data centers that minimize by-pass air and save energy. The directional airflow and variable-air-volume of these products in the data center promptly responds to any difference in utilization. They are also able to match cooling with the heat load at the rack level to provide desirable effects.

You can also avail the reasonably priced and yet effective airflow directed by fans to ease hot spots or implement high-density equipment in current raised floor facilities. A complete range of containment systems and air sealing grommets that cut down by-pass airflow, improve energy efficiency and increase data center capacity .

Air Plugs

U-Flex Air Plugs

Integral Grommet (Part Number 101)
Openings in new raised floor cutouts require sealing before installation of communications or power cabling. Integral grommet is equipped to effectively address this concern in the most reliable manner. As per estimates comprehended at multiple data centers, unsealed floor openings prevent close to 48% of conditioned air from having access to IT equipment. Loss of air in this manner generally termed as bypass airflow results in IT equipment hot spots, cooling unit inadequacies and mounting infrastructure costs. U-Flex products are designed as the perfect solution to discourage bypass airflow and its consequences with respect to data center cooling.

U-Flex Air Plugs

Split Integral Grommet (Part Number 303)
Seals openings in raised floor cutouts already installed where communications or power cabling have been established previously. Floor openings, if left open, generally obstruct 48% of conditioned air from reaching IT equipment. Loss of air in this manner generally termed as bypass airflow results in IT equipment hot spots, cooling unit inadequacies and mounting infrastructure costs. Products designed by U-Flex restrict this bypass airflow and minimize negative effects on data center cooling. Getting the right Air-Plugs brush grommets in the data centers helps you preserve the integrity of the raised floor plenum and maintain optimal airflow through the space. It is also cost-effective and helps you manage time better as you won’t have to remove panels for cutting during operations. You can carry out all functions smoothly without worrying about snagging cables or hampering of the airflow management within your space.

U-Flex Air Plugs

Surface Mount Original Grommet (Part Number 202)
Used to seal different types of raised floor tile cutouts. It also facilitates the desired flexibility needed for removing tiles without the risk of cables getting entangled. Floor openings, if left open, generally obstruct 48% of conditioned air from reaching IT equipment. Loss of air in this manner generally termed as bypass airflow results in IT equipment hot spots, cooling unit inadequacies and mounting infrastructure costs. Products designed by U-Flex restrict this bypass airflow and minimize negative effects on data center cooling.

U-Flex Air Plugs

Surface Mount Large Grommet (Part Number 203)
Surface Mount large grommet has larger sealing capacities. It acts as a closure for different types of raised floor tile cutouts already in use at premises and facilitates the desired flexibility needed for removing tiles without the risk of cables getting entangled. As per estimates comprehended at multiple data centers, unsealed floor openings prevent close to 48% of conditioned air from having access to IT equipment. Loss of air in this manner generally termed as bypass airflow results in IT equipment hot spots, cooling unit inadequacies and mounting infrastructure costs. U-Flex products are designed as the perfect solution to discourage bypass airflow and its consequences with respect to data center cooling.

U-Flex Air Plugs

Surface Mount XLarge Grommet (Part Number 204)
Surface Mount Xlarge grommet has larger sealing capacities. It acts as a closure for different types of raised floor tile cutouts already in use at premises and facilitates the desired flexibility needed for removing tiles without the risk of cables getting entangled. Loss of air in this manner generally termed as bypass airflow results in IT equipment hot spots, cooling unit inadequacies and mounting infrastructure costs. U-Flex products are designed as the perfect solution to discourage bypass airflow and its consequences with respect to data center cooling.

U-Flex Air Plugs

Extended 3" x 24" Brush (Part Number 012)
Ideal to be used for sealing a wide variety of new as well as existing openings . It also provide the flexibility to seal huge openings (e.g. those under PDUs). As per measurements taken at various data centers, as much as 60% of conditioned air cannot reach the air intake of IT equipment due to uncapped floor openings. Loss of air in this manner generally termed as bypass airflow results in IT equipment hot spots, cooling unit inadequacies and mounting infrastructure costs. Products designed by U-Flex restrict this bypass airflow and minimize negative effects on data center cooling.

U-Flex Air Plugs

Extended 6" x 24" Brush (Part Number 013)
Ideal to be used for sealing a wide variety of new as well as existing openings . It also provide the flexibility to seal huge openings (e.g. those under PDUs). As per measurements taken at various data centers, as much as 60% of conditioned air cannot reach the air intake of IT equipment due to uncapped floor openings. Loss of air in this manner generally termed as bypass airflow results in IT equipment hot spots, cooling unit inadequacies and mounting infrastructure costs. Products designed by U-Flex restrict this bypass airflow and minimize negative effects on data center cooling.

U-Flex Air Plugs

3" Round Grommet (Part Number G50)
Its function is to seal openings in new as well as existing raised floor cutouts to control bypass airflow and maximize cooling system efficiency. The 3″ Round Grommet features Brush Technology that defines its image as a premium solution for your data center. This innovative sealing technology cut down costly bypass airflow down to bare minimum, increases usable cooling unit capacity and maximizes efficiency from HVAC equipment.

U-Flex Air Plugs

4" Round Grommet (Part Number G100)
Its function is to seal openings in new as well as existing raised floor cutouts to control bypass airflow and maximize cooling system efficiency. The 4″ Round Grommet features Brush Technology that defines its image as a premium solution for your data center. This innovative sealing technology cut down costly bypass airflow down to bare minimum, increases usable cooling unit capacity and maximizes efficiency from HVAC equipment.

Air Flow Grills

Standard Air Flow Grills

Uflex Standard Air Flow Grills are manufactured from Mild Steel with a perforated top having an over all dimension of 600 mm x 600 mm. The panels consist of a specially designed side channel section which houses a pre-punched top perforated sheet and is available with optional volume control damper (VCD). The central core of the panel is fitted with a grid of vertical steel blades to avoid airflow turbulence and to minimize pressure drop. A vertical mesh is provided to support the airflow grill at regular intervals to ensure flatness and high load carrying capacity. The panel can be compatible with the adjacent raised access floor system. The top performance finishes is powder coated and can be available with high pressure laminate finish as per the users requirement.

Directional Air Flow Grills

In today's rapidly changing technology in data centers it is important to ensure that every component of support infrastructure is operating with maximum efficiency and reliability. The continued adoption of high-density racks and cloud computing strategies require the cooling infrastructure to accommodate to high end changing loads. Understanding the challenge of cooling the high density server racks U-flex directional air flow grills provide high energy savings and a cost effective solution for new as well as retrofit data centers. High performance directional airflow grills ensure faster cooling of racks thus leading to high return on investments (ROI) and lower operational costs.