World-Class Containment Solutions
Enconnex offers comprehensive hot and cold aisle containment solutions tailored to your unique environment. Engineered for deployment in the world’s most demanding data centers.
Hot and Cold Aisle Containment Solutions
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Cold Aisle Containment
As data center technology evolves and the industry grows, efficient airflow and energy management practices have become more important than ever. Uncontrolled hotspots and excessive mixing of hot and cold air within your networking environment could mean higher energy costs for you, or worse, catastrophic equipment failure. Enconnex’s hot and cold aisle containment systems are your solution. They separate cold air being supplied to your equipment from hot equipment exhaust air and enable greater cooling efficiency from data center air conditioning units. Lower your energy expenditure and gain the peace of mind that your equipment is operating at the right temperature consistently.
Aisle Containment Solutions
Aisle Containment Solutions
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Configurable Containment Solutions
We understand that one size does not fit all when it comes to data center aisle containment. Every network has unique specifications and considerations. For that reason, we take a building block approach to containment. All Enconnex containment solutions are scalable, flexible, and future-proofed. Our team of engineers will create an aisle containment system customized to your unique specifications to ensure you get the best possible solution.
Hot Aisle Containment
In hot aisle containment systems (HAC), the “hot aisle” is enclosed and cold air is supplied into the enclosure from outside. The hot exhaust air is either routed to the return of an in-row cooling unit (IRC) or allowed to flow upward from within the enclosure into the air conditioning return and away from the equipment via physical barriers and custom ducts. Something to consider when choosing between HAC and CAC systems is working conditions for the data center operators or technicians. With HAC, the area outside the enclosure is the “cold aisle”, where personnel may more commonly travel. When work needs to be done on the power inputs of the equipment, personnel may have special restrictions to work in the hot aisle contained area. Additionally, this solution may require more custom duct work and can be a little more expensive than CAC systems. On the other hand, HAC is generally understood to be more efficient as it allows for higher return air set temperatures for the air conditioning system.
Cold Aisle Containment
In cold aisle containment systems (CAC), the “cold aisle” is enclosed and cold air is supplied from within the enclosure. The hot exhaust air is expelled from the enclosure into the surrounding environment. A major benefit of this solution is that it is often easier to retrofit into existing data centers, especially on raised floors. It requires less custom duct work since the exhaust air is supplied outside of the enclosure and not returned directly into the AC unit. However, another consideration is that the area outside of the enclosure can get warm quickly so data center operators generally need to set the supply air to a temperature that is cooler than desired for efficient operation.
Why Enconnex Aisle Containment?
Quick Deployment
Quick turnaround fulfillment. Our solutions are easily assembled on-site. Inquire about optional installation services.
Complete Solution
All Enconnex products work together seamlessly. Bundle containment with cabinets, connectivity, etc. to save time, money, and maximize performance.
Variety of Options
Floor-supported, ceiling-supported, and cabinet-supported frames, multiple door styles, hot and cold-aisle configurations, various locking options, and much more.
Maximum Quality
Our containment solutions are engineered specifically for data center environments and backed by a 2-year warranty
Built to Spec
Containment solutions engineered to your facility’s unique specifications. Contact [email protected] and fill out our containment questionnaire to get started.
Dedicated Support
The Enconnex team is ready to help with site surveys, drawings and submittals, installation, logistics, and general troubleshooting to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
Aisle Containment Benefits
Increase energy savings by eliminating hotspots and improving the overall cooling potential of data centers.
Eliminate Hot & Cold Air Mixing
Aisle containment encloses either the cold aisle or the hot aisle reducing the amount of space to be cooled and preventing the mixing of hot and cold air.
Increase Cooling Capacity
Isolating chilled supply air from hot exhaust air will minimize cooling loss by focusing chilled air on equipment.
Increase Energy Savings
Increasing supply air and water temperature setpoints can make protecting sensitive equipment more efficient and cost-effective.
Improve Airflow
Improving airflow will eliminate hotspots and improve the overall cooling potential of data center air conditioning units.
FEATURES
Purpose-Built Containment
The Enconnex offer is not an off-the-shelf solution. Aisle containment solutions need to be meticulously engineered to ensure maximum quality and performance. All the components of our solution were engineered specifically for data center aisle containment applications.
Enconnex Aisle Containment Differentiators
- Lightweight, engineered extrusions specifically for data center aisle containment.
- Mitered corners and press-fit, reinforced corner inserts for longevity, optimal sealing, and improved aesthetics.
- Soft-close, zero threshold, adjustable speed self-closing doors.
- Seamless integration with existing fire safety systems.
- All doors arrive pre-assembled to save time during installation.
- Custom, brush-sealed cutting to integrate existing cable pathway solutions.
- Compact design to minimize wasted space on the data center floor.
- Heavy-duty, protective crating to ensure component integrity during transit.
- Solutions for rows with varying rack sizes.
- Dual-sliding vertical panels to allow access to the top of cabinets from within HAC.
- Track record of delivering solutions for unique environments such as AI/GPU cabinets.
Do you have technical questions?
Just reach out. Our team can either find the right solution for you or help you explore custom containment options.
Enconnex Aisle Containment Components
Frames
Rack-Based Frame
Freestanding Frame
Hanging Frame
Doors
Sliding Doors (Single or Double-Sided)
Swing Doors (Single or Double-Sided)
Saloon-Style Doors
Ceiling Tiles
Drop Away Roof Panels
Tilt Window Roof Panels
Specialty Accessories
Rigid Side Panels
Flexible Gap Seals
Softwall Curtains and Strips
Adjustable Filler Panels (Telescoping)
CRAC/CRAH Hoods (Chimneys)
Configuration Options
Custom Sizes
Multiple Door Insert Options
Clear or Black Anodized Finishes (Powder Coating Available)
Various Door Lock Options
Not Seeing What You Need?
Just reach out. Our team can either find the right solution for you or help you explore custom containment options.
Bundle Enconnex Solutions to Save
Partners and customers can save time and money by bundling additional Enconnex products with their aisle containment solution. We are the one-stop shop for data center and networking hardware. Our product lines include PDUs, UPSs, power cords, and more. Work with our team of expert engineers to build the best solution possible given your budget, timeline, environment, and networking needs. Get in touch today to see how we can help transform you or your client’s IT infrastructure.
Innovation
Innovation is the driving force at Enconnex. When customers have problems, we build solutions.
Out-Of-The-Box Solutions
We have standardized out-of-the-box solutions, so customers simply pick the specs and receive fully constructed and outfitted orders.
Stocked Inventory
Keeping stocked inventory in multiple locations throughout the world helps us deliver products to our customers faster and at a better price point.