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Cold aisle enclosures and fire suppression Cold aisle containment is a solution that provides a number of benefits to data centre clients. A cold aisle system reduces energy consumption, drives return on investment and contributes to a greener environment. Many data centres now adopt an aisle containment solution (either hot aisle or cold aisle) asRead more

Cross-Guard has been asked to install products for a client on behalf of a third-party supplier. The client specifically requested Cross-Guard’s installers as they were impressed with the high level of service the team provided during a previous installation for Cross-Guard’s Connexions server cages. Based in Italy, the client required seven large cold aisles forRead more

Cross-Guard delivers value and energy savings to various industries through aisle containment solutions for data centres. Working with one of the largest mobile network operators and a well-known global brand that delivers cloud and networking services, Cross-Guard has helped to drive return on investment, increase power usage effectiveness (PUE) and reduce carbon emissions by implementingRead more

Cross-Guard frequently receives requests for bespoke products or products certified to a certain level. The company is always focussed on growing and enhancing its product range to better serve client requirements. Recently, the team fulfilled a cold aisle containment request for a well-known data centre operator. The client required independently FM approved roof panels, meaningRead more

Cross-Guard’s new aluminium cold aisle containment Launch of the new cold aisle containment Cross-Guard’s new aluminium cold aisle was launched in March 2019 at the Data Centre World event (London) and well-received by clients at the event. The product, consisting of aluminium bi-sliding doors and an aisle containment roof, was available on stand for clientsRead more

Image of a data centre Why aisle containment matters for data centre cooling When trying to decide whether aisle containment is right for you to enhance your data centre cooling system, and whether it’s a good investment, think of leaving your freezer door open as a useful analogy. With rapid climate change and sizzling temperatures,Read more

As a leading provider of security and cooling solutions to the data centre industry, Cross-Guard continues to adapt to changing market demands to deliver products clients can trust in. The company provides a wide range of products and services, including: bespoke security cages, hot and cold aisle containment, server safes, modular secure walling and retractableRead more

Whatever the size or type of your data centre, it is important to obtain a suitable cooling infrastructure that can supply enough ventilation necessary to keep all devices within a desired temperature range. With the copious amount of heat that IT equipment can produce and the concerns for rapidly increasing energy consumption, there is anRead more

In the world of data centres, when it comes to energy efficiency, cost reduction, and equipment life, airflow management and thermal management are thought to be the most popular and effective solutions. Here we take a look at both of them independently, the systems and methods used to implement each, their differences and benefits, andRead more

How efficient is your data centre? With the energy consumption of data centres rapidly increasing, the detrimental effects on both the environment and your wallet will be following the same trend. However, there are many ways to reduce your energy consumption and increase your savings, as well as improving the efficiency of your data centre.Read more