A Subzero White Paper by Gordon Johnson

New White Paper discusses the Essentials of Data Center Containment

Regardless of if we’re entering a data center for the first time or have been doing so for
years, most data centers have something in common. As you walk through rows of racks,
you’ll alternate between cold and hot aisles. You’ll hear expressions like “CRACs”, “PUE”,
“White Space”, “Cold Aisle Containment”, “Hot Aisle Containment”, and many more. The
purpose of this White Paper is to assist those new to the data center and those assigned
with making key decisions to get the most out of existing “legacy” and newly designed data
centers.

Since energy efficiency and data reliability are key goals for anyone managing or associated
with data centers, how can we achieve both in the shortest amount of time while getting
the quickest ROI (Return of Investment)? When is it more appropriate to use one type of
containment instead of another type? Which saves more money? This paper will answer
these and other questions.

About the Author

Gordon Johnson is the Senior CFD Engineer at Subzero Engineering, and is responsible
for planning and managing all CFD related jobs in the U.S. and worldwide. He has over
25 years of experience in the data center industry which includes data center energy
efficiency assessments, CFD modeling, and disaster recovery. He is a certified U.S.
Department of Energy Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP), a certified Data Centre
Design Professional (CDCDP), and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Gordon also brings his knowledge and ability
to teach the fundamentals of data center energy efficiency to numerous public speaking
events annually.

Build Faster, Build Better

AisleFrame by Subzero takes a simplistic approach to a typically complex design. The flexible system is designed to provide a complete solution for not only aisle containment, but also provide a sleek floor-supported platform that serves as the infrastructure carrier for busway, cable tray, and fiber runner.

AisleFrame delivers and endless array of fixing options for cable tray, fiber runner, busway, and more.

Fast design, manufacturing, and installation times are all expertly handled by Subzero.

AisleFrame is a completely customizable freestanding support structure, built to support your critical environment from the ground up.

Subzero will ensure your AisleFrame addresses all your specific deployment needs from Engineering to Implementation.

For more information on AisleFrame click here.

Learn about the extreme functionality of our PDU interfaces

A centrally located LCD screen displays critical data such as voltage, current, power, power factor, line input, and alarm notifications. Initial deployment of the PDUs is made seamless by immediate availability of data via the LCD screen for IP setup and load balancing. The LCD’s text rotation feature allows vertical PDUs to be installed with input cords at the top or bottom of cabinets.

1. Proprietary auxiliary ports for use with Cabinet Access Control.

2. Temperature and humidity monitoring ports for use with optional environmental probes. When in use, temperature and humidity settings are displayed on the LCD screen.

3. Network connection on Monitored and Switched models can be accessed remotely to monitor and control power usage using a web browser.

4. USB port for firmware imports.

5. Serial ports for linking up to 32 PDUs. Once connected, all PDUs with the Secure Link are automatically discovered by the primary unit.

Identify the differences between the PDU options to find the perfect solution for you

Basic Polar PDU

Application: For high-density data centers and equipment rooms that require reliable power distribution.

Select a Basic PDU when no power monitoring is required.

Key Features:

• Basic Power Distribution
• High ambient temperature ratings up to 149°F (65°C)
• Locking outlet options available*
• UL/CE Listed

Monitored Polar PDU

Application: For the remote power monitoring of PDUs. Ideal for use in data centers and equipment rooms where monitoring of power at the breaker/PDU level is important for availability purposes.

Select a Monitored PDU when you want to monitor total power usage.

Key Features:

• Basic Power Distribution
• Inlet metering
• Branch circuit metering
• Networking
• Cabinet Access Control
• Secure Link IP consolidation
• Built-in web interface
• Remote PDU monitoring
• Built-in local display of total voltage, current, power, and power factor
• High ambient temperature ratings up to 149°F (65°C)
• Locking outlet options available*
• UL/CE Listed

Monitored Plus Polar PDU

Application: For the remote power monitoring of PDUs and outlets. Ideal for use in data centers and equipment rooms where monitoring of power to individual IT equipment is important for power charge back reports.

Select a Monitored Plus PDU when you need to remotely measure individual power used by each piece of equipment.

Key Features:

• Basic Power Distribution
• Inlet metering
• Branch circuit metering
• Networking
• Cabinet Access Control
• Outlet Metering
• Secure Link IP consolidation
• Built-in web interface
• Remote PDU monitoring
• Remote outlet monitoring
• Outlet grouping and naming
• Built-in local display of total voltage, current, power, and power factor
• High ambient temperature ratings up to 149°F (65°C)
• Locking outlet options available*
• UL/CE Listed

Switched Polar PDU

Application: For the remote on/off power control of outlets and monitoring of PDUs. Ideal for use in lights out data center and remote sites.

Select a Switched PDU if you need to remotely turn power on or off at each outlet.

Key Features:

• Basic Power Distribution
• Inlet metering
• Branch circuit metering
• Networking
• Cabinet Access Control
• Switched Outlets
• Secure Link IP consolidation
• Built-in web interface
• Remote PDU monitoring
• Remote outlet switching with local, LED on/off indicators
• Built-in local display of total voltage, current, power, and power factor
• High ambient temperature ratings up to 149°F (65°C)
• Locking outlet options available*
• UL/CE Listed

Switched Plus Polar PDU

Application: For the remote on/off power control and monitoring of PDUs and outlets. A complete power solution for colocation facilities, data centers, and equipment rooms.

Select a Switched Polar PDU to remotely measure and control power at each outlet.

Key Features:

• Basic Power Distribution
• Inlet metering
• Branch circuit metering
• Networking
• Cabinet Access Control
• Secure Link IP consolidation
• Built-in web interface
• Remote PDU monitoring
• Built-in local display of total voltage, current, power, and power factor
• High ambient temperature ratings up to 149°F (65°C)
• Locking outlet options available*
• UL/CE Listed

Monitored Plus Polar PDU

Application: For the remote power monitoring of PDUs and outlets. Ideal for use in data centers and equipment rooms where monitoring of power to individual IT equipment is important for power charge back reports.

Select a Monitored Plus PDU when you need to remotely measure individual power used by each piece of equipment.

Key Features:

• Basic Power Distribution
• Inlet metering
• Branch circuit metering
• Networking
• Cabinet Access Control
• Outlet Metering
• Secure Link IP consolidation
• Built-in web interface
• Remote PDU monitoring
• Remote outlet monitoring
• Outlet grouping and naming
• Built-in local display of total voltage, current, power, and power factor
• High ambient temperature ratings up to 149°F (65°C)
• Locking outlet options available*
• UL/CE Listed

Switched Polar PDU

Application: For the remote on/off power control of outlets and monitoring of PDUs. Ideal for use in lights out data center and remote sites.

Select a Switched PDU if you need to remotely turn power on or off at each outlet.

Key Features:

• Basic Power Distribution
• Inlet metering
• Branch circuit metering
• Networking
• Cabinet Access Control
• Switched Outlets
• Secure Link IP consolidation
• Built-in web interface
• Remote PDU monitoring
• Remote outlet switching with local, LED on/off indicators
• Built-in local display of total voltage, current, power, and power factor
• High ambient temperature ratings up to 149°F (65°C)
• Locking outlet options available*
• UL/CE Listed

Switched Plus Ploar PDU

Application: For the remote on/off power control and monitoring of PDUs and outlets. A complete power solution for colocation facilities, data centers, and equipment rooms.

Select a Switched Polar PDU to remotely measure and control power at each outlet.

Key Features:

• Basic Power Distribution
• Inlet metering
• Branch circuit metering
• Networking
• Cabinet Access Control
• Outlet metering
• Switched Outlets
• Secure Link IP consolidation
• Built-in web interface
• Remote PDU monitoring
• Remote outlet switching with local, LED on/off indicators
• Remote outlet monitoring
• Outlet grouping and naming
• Built-in local display of total voltage, current, power, and power factor
• High ambient temperature ratings up to 149°F (65°C)
• Locking outlet options available*
• UL/CE Listed

Learn about the many useful features of Subzero Engineering’s Polar PDUs

Secure Link

Secure Link consolidation technology reduces costs and decreases installation time by allowing you to link up to 32 PDUs under a single IP address using standard Ethernet cables. Enjoy features such as outlet grouping, data logging, threshold alarms, and PDU cloning. Adding a second IP address provides failover capability, which allows functioning PDUs to continue communicating if a PDU in the array loses connectivity.

High Ambient Temperature Rating

Designed to withstand the heat loads of any vertical exhaust duct or hot aisle containment environment and allows full implementation of the newest ASHRAE recommendations. Perfect for installation in high-density application cabinets, all Polar PDUs are optimized for use in ambient air temperatures up to 149°F (65°C) at the input power rating (kW), ensuring that they will perform reliably in any hot aisle environment. In addition, Polar PDUs feature a low-profile design that does not block airflow.

Locking Outlets

Polar PDUs with IEC outlets come standard with locking outlets. This feature fastens straight equipment power cords to the PDU without the need for proprietary accessories, allowing you to save on additional accessory costs.

UL Listings/Circuit Protection

All PDUs are UL® 60950 listed and CE marked. They utilize100% rated, slim-profile hydraulic magnetic breakers to minimize nuisance tripping due to temperature variations and minor overloads.

Polar PDU Cabinet Access Control provides an easy-to-use and economical networked electronic lock solution for data center cabinets.

Integration with Polar Power Distribution Unites (PDUs) removes the need to power and network the locks separately. Use a single network connection to deliver power, environmental monitoring, and access control.

All PDUs with auxiliary ports (manufactured after March 2017) support Cabinet Access Control. This allows Polar PDUs to provide a networked locking solution for cabinets. Users can remotely control and monitor cabinet access and keep a log for security requirements. One network connection can support up to 16 cabinets or 32 locks.

Key Features

• Electronic swing handle with integrated sensors for lock and latch status, monitoring and alarm functions
• Power for lock operation delivered through Polar PDU
• Remote unlock capability
• User-configurable unlock time delay
• High-security lock with mechanical key override
• Reader recognizes existing employee 125kHz or 13.56 MHz RFID cards
• Bi-color LED (blue/magenta) to indicate lock and handle status
• Event logging for auditing purposes, regulatory compliance
• Integration with LDAP and Radius for added security
• High temperature rating supports use in hot aisle environments
• Must be used with Polar PDUs that have auxiliary 1 and 2 ports (PDUs manufactured after March 2017)

Use With

• Monitored Polar PDUs
• Monitored Plus Polar PDUs
• Switched Polar PDUs
• Switched Plus Polar PDUs

Polar Power Distribution Units (PDUs) provide the ultimate solution

Polar Power Distribution Units (PDUs) provide the ultimate solution for combining cabinet level power management, environmental monitoring, and cabinet access control in multi-tenant and enterprise data centers. With innovative features such as Secure Link IP consolidation and integrated Cabinet Access Control, Polar PDUs offer the quickest and lowest cost deployment among all intelligent rack PDU solutions in the industry. With high ambient temperature ratings, locking outlets, models that support up to 100 Amps, and a high number of C13 and C19 outlets, Polar PDUs are the ideal solution for any high-density environment.

Check the blog over the next few weeks for more information on our Polar PDUs.