IT load
Use equipment data or measurement and include credible planned growth.
Server-room cooling
Protect the equipment your business relies on.
FLO checks equipment heat, airflow and what must happen if cooling fails before specifying a system.
Every property is different. The free survey checks what is possible before you commit to a system.
The answer you need
What should be confirmed before selecting server-room cooling?
Measure or substantiate the IT load, define environmental limits, future growth, operating hours, low-ambient capability, redundancy, alarms, condensate and what happens when a unit fails.
The property-specific checks
What will FLO check for your property?
We use these details to work out what is practical, what needs more investigation and what the next step should be.
Failure mode
Define redundancy, alarms, remote visibility and emergency response.
Environment
Check airflow, dust, humidity, outdoor conditions, condensate and fire interfaces.
The next step with FLO
What will your assessment and quote cover?
FLO starts with your property, then explains the recommended work, the price, important exclusions and the next steps in writing.
Useful details to share
Request a free commercial energy surveyRack and equipment loadRequired temperature rangeExisting units and alarm historyAcceptable downtime and growth plan
Design load and environmental limits
Duty/standby or resilience strategy
Alarm and monitoring requirements
Changeover, commissioning and maintenance plan
Good to know
Questions you may have.
Is one correctly sized unit enough?+
That depends on the consequence of failure and repair time. Critical rooms often need a documented redundancy or contingency strategy.
Why does low outdoor temperature matter?+
The system may need to cool the room even in winter, so equipment and controls must support the expected operating range.
Should the door remain open if cooling fails?+
That is not a universal contingency. The response should be agreed in advance around security, fire strategy, heat release and equipment limits.
What might change the recommendation?+
A unit that can cool an occupied office may not be appropriate for continuous technical duty. Capacity alone does not prove low-ambient operation or acceptable failure risk.
Original guidance and sources +
Talk to FLO
Just have a question?
Have a question about server-room cooling or your property's suitability? Ask FLO and we'll point you to the right next step.