TECHNOLOGY NEWS & TIPS

Who Needs A/C in the Winter? Your Servers!

Dec. 2007 - A late night A/C unit failure almost proved disastrous to the Pinnacle ENT Alliance of Wayne, PA. Had it not been for Data Troop’s system checks and speedy response, almost 70 employees would have been without their computer systems during business hours. Check the Lost Productivity Calculator to see how much it could have affected their bottom line.

A/C units are one of the most important aspects of your server room. If your server room’s temperature rises too high, the servers (and other equipment) will overheat causing them to shutdown, or even worse, damage the hardware.

Budget limitations of small businesses sometimes prevent them from using back-up A/C units or generators, but there are other ways to ensure that your server room is staying cool. Products such as Temperature Guard constantly monitor your server room’s temperature. They send email and text alerts when your server room’s environment reaches an unsafe condition (temperature, humidity, or water). Keeping your server room’s temperature between 65F – 70F is essential for preserving the longevity of the equipment that runs your business.