Inventors:
Stephen D. Sawczak - Elizabeth PA, US
Todd Komlenic - Beaver PA, US
Michael Adams - Pittsburgh PA, US
Assignee:
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
G05D 23/00
US Classification:
700276, 361694, 361695, 361699, 454184, 454187
Abstract:
Methods of managing computer equipment: the methods may comprise receiving data indicating a power dissipated by computer equipment in a portion of the server room and receiving data indicating an actual airflow through the portion of the server room. The methods may also comprise calculating a target airflow in the portion of the server room considering the power dissipated by computer equipment in the portion of the server room and an expected difference in temperature between at least one hot aisle and at least one cold aisle in the portion of the server room, and calculating a recommended action for reaching the target airflow. The recommended action may be selected from the group consisting of: changing a static pressure generated by at least one cooling unit servicing the portion of the server room; changing a number of perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room; and changing the type of one or more perforated tiles present in the portion of the server room. The methods may also comprise displaying the recommended action and/or implementing the recommended action.