Whether using free cooling or chillers, chilled air needs to find an efficient path to the servers to do its job. Separating cool supply air and warm exhaust air is a key data center efficiency strategy. This photo shows the interior of Microsoft's Dublin data center, including server pods featuring a hot aisle containment system using a fixed structure, with the cabinets housed in a fitted opening in the side. The hot aisle enclosure has a entrance (green end door) for admin access.
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