I'm curious about the temperature settings in your server rooms. I have a moderately sized office converted into a server room, measuring about 15x15 feet, with one full rack and a half-rack of equipment along with a bunch of cabling. Ideally, I'd love to maintain it at 72°F, but since we aren't equipped with dedicated HVAC, that's not always achievable. What temperature do you aim for in your setups, and how do you deal with temperature fluctuations?
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We usually keep our server rooms around 70°F. The HVAC system has a 2-degree swing, so it kicks in when the temp hits 72. It's been working well for us! Just make sure to have some backup cooling options like portable AC units in case the main system fails since it will eventually!
We have mini-splits set to 72°F, but they usually keep the room between 64°F and 70°F depending on external temperatures. It's great that we can keep an eye on that, given that we might have issues if it gets too warm or too cold.
We have a pretty extreme case with temperatures varying from 55°F to 85°F because our HVAC is mostly non-functional. I just manage a few servers, so it isn’t as chaotic as a data center. Still, it's a challenge!
At my current job, we set the temperature to around 68-69°F. Monitoring the hardware’s temperature is crucial for us, so we have alerts configured if there’s any significant change. This helps ensure we're keeping everything running smoothly. Keeping the UPS batteries below 22°C (about 72°F) is a solid rule too!
We aim for low 70s, around 70-73°F. No need to go super cold, especially since we prioritize decent airflow! Interestingly, Google even sets theirs to a minimum of 80°F to save on energy costs. It's all about finding the right balance for your equipment and environment.
That makes sense! We try to monitor too, but I sometimes think we might be overdoing it. It’s all about gear longevity, right?