by Shane Henson — July 13, 2011—Legrand | Ortronics, a company specializing in high performance network infrastructure solutions, has introduced Ortronics CFD Analysis, powered by SubZero Engineering. The service will provide opportunities to improve network performance and save energy by identifying and addressing the most advanced cooling needs of data centers.
A Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis is the first step to creating an optimized airflow management program. CFD analysis models the fluid dynamics that control airflow and temperature distribution and simulates the cooling performance and heat transfer in data centers.
The key to creating an accurate CFD report is the data gathering process. An Ortronics CFD Analysis uses proprietary tablet software to ensure accurate data gathering. During data gathering, an Ortronics CFD Analysis provides a broad spectrum of information such as a full equipment inventory; rack kW usage, airflow obstruction data, etc. These reports can help in capacity, footprint and hardware planning.
The Ortronics CFD Analysis provides an additional facet to the Layer Zero solution. Layer Zero is the proposed infrastructure layer for the ISO/OSI model introduced by Legrand | Ortronics. Layer Zero—the Infrastructure Layer—addresses the critical role that the physical infrastructure plays in network performance.
Layer Zero solutions encompass the entire physical infrastructure that supports a company’s network, including aisle containment, racks, cabinets, advanced cable management, pathway solutions, and underfloor and overhead systems. By recognizing the importance of the underlying infrastructure layer and emphasizing best practices in pathway and physical support design, a new level of stability can be created for the network, says the company.
