April 1, 2008 12:18 PM PDT
This NetApp data center features clear curtains separating hot and cold aisles of servers and other machines, helping to achieve energy savings of 8 percent, according to David Shroyer, controls engineer. Wireless sensors and software displaying color-coded temperature maps also help the staff to track changes in temperature and electrical usage.
The company is working on a new lab that will house 10 megawatts of equipment on a single floor.
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