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COOLING SOLUTIONS
Next Generation
Cold Corridor
Takes modular thinking in energy-efficient
data centre design to a new level
In 2006, Minkels became the first data centre supplier in Europe to commercially launch Cold Corridor® solutions, in
order to separate data centre airflows in an energy-efficient manner. Today, data centre users worldwide have a need
for extraordinarily high levels of flexibility in Cold Corridor implementations. Minkels’ Next Generation Cold Corridor
is the ultimate modular solution to meet your flexible and dynamic data centre construction requirements.
Since 2006, the Cold Corridor system has enabled countless incessant progress requires ever more sophisticated solutions, such
data centres to effectively improve their energy efficiency by as Minkels’ Cold Corridor.
separating hot air from cold.
Not only has Minkels R&D department further improved the energy
As further experience was accumulated from project to project, efficiency of its Next Generation Cold Corridor, it has also raised
an increasing understanding was gained of the role of the Cold modular thinking in the field of data centre design to a new level.
Corridor within the IT infrastructure. An industry characterised by
Minkels Next Generation Cold Corridor
Takes modular thinking in energy-efficient data centre
design to a new level
NEW FEATURES:
Modular options based on clients’ best practices.
Ease of installation.
R&D based airflow optimization.
Wide choice of security options and (automatic) door systems.
Plug & play integration of measuring sensors.
Adaptable to all kinds of fire suppression systems.
High level of roof light transmission.
COLD CORRIDOR PRINCIPLE the use of free cooling, which yields a reduction in the amount of
The basic principle behind the Minkels Cold Corridor is the highly costly compressor operating hours. Experience gained from
segregation of hot and cold airflows at row level. Airflow the numerous projects Minkels has executed in this field has
segregation is a vital step towards the achievement of integrated shown the real potential for savings of up to 50%!
energy saving throughout data centres. However, the two main
benefits to be gained by installing a Cold Corridor are: Constant air conditions around server equipment also
Constant air conditions for your IT equipment. substantially reduce the risk of hotspots. This yields sharply
Considerable energy saving potential. increased levels of predictability and reliability for your valuable
IT equipment. Minkels has over the past six years acquired a great
The fact that air conditions around the IT equipment remain deal of knowledge and experience in this field. Knowledge and
constant also implies that higher inlet temperatures are experience that have of course been incorporated in the latest
permissible. The application of higher inlet can therefore design.
increasingly be taken for granted. The ASHRAE specifications Minkels also naturally strives to achieve the highest possible
widely applied throughout the data centre market are therefore levels of flexibility and modularity. Phased investment and a high
raised on an annual basis. Furthermore, the application of higher degree of flexibility assure you of the most appropriate technical
inlet temperatures also implies that there is greater potential for solution at low cost.
Modular cable system
Pivot roof
High level
of roof light
transmission
R&D based
airflow optimisation
Wide choice of
security options
system integration. The Next Generation of Cold Corridor caters Cable management
closely to such needs. Complete integration with the ecosystem Fire detection and extinguishing
in and around the Cold Corridors has also been taken into Monitoring
consideration.
INTEGRATION WITH COOLING SYSTEMS segregate hot airflows from cold, which can yield opportunities
The Cold Corridor system is always used in combination with your to achieve considerable energy savings. Minkels’ specialists would
data centre cooling system. This can be achieved in various ways, be pleased to advise you on the most optimum setup for your
the most common of which are: particular data centre environment.
Room cooling in combination with a raised floor.
While this is a traditional method of cooling, it is nevertheless Airflow management
still widely applied. Minkels recently introduced a new airflow management portfolio
Integration of active cooling in the Cold Corridor. for its (server) racks. This portfolio is based on the accurate control
This row-based cooling system moves the cooling much closer to of the airflows in and around the racks. The simple yet highly
the heat source. This is often a highly practical and inexpensive effective products it comprises help minimise the amount of
option in compact spaces in particular, due to its highly modular energy wasted due to inefficient airflows (also see whitepaper 04:
nature and reduced distance between the cooling and IT Rack airflow optimisation). The same philosophy has also been
equipment. It naturally also yields further energy savings. applied in the Next Generation Cold Corridor system. Minkels
Row based cooling is ideally suited for the construction of High therefore offers the market a state-of-the-art proposition!
Density Clusters, even in existing circumstances. Furthermore,
the fact that there is no need to install a (high) raised floor in this INTEGRATION WITH FIRE DETECTION AND EXTINGUISHING
case enables a further reduction in the amount of investment SYSTEMS
required. There are numerous types of fire detection and extinguishing
The demand for integrated cooling systems in Cold Corridors systems which can be installed in data centres. However, the
is increasing sensationally! Minkels offers attractive total design and fitting of such systems is naturally a job for the
solutions in this field with its VariCondition-DX and -H2O systems. experts. During the past few years, almost all the popular
The Corridor system can naturally also be applied in order to versions of these systems have been fitted in combination with
enclose the hot side (Hot Corridor). While most clients opt for a the Minkels Cold Corridor.
setup whereby the cold side is enclosed, there are nevertheless
circumstances in which setting up a Hot Corridor is preferable. In
each case, however, the same basic principle is applied, namely to
Minkels has developed a system comprising thermal Pivot roof panel control by means of BMS is also supported. Pivot
fuses, which ensures that the top panels are unlocked panel is electrically released using potential free contact. The
and automatically fold open at a temperature of 57 system is equipped with panel position indicators.
Locking mechanism
Key pad
Push button
Varicontrol-L
HiD system
Portal
INTEGRATION WITH MONITORING SYSTEMS perfectly cope with the irregularities. Minkels therefore designed
Monitoring the conditions in and around server racks is an a flexible system which can be readily adapted – often on site, too
increasingly vital factor in managing the quality and availability – to the particular requirements in question.
of IT equipment. It has also become popular to monitor at various The same system can also be used to enclose the following
levels: namely at room, corridor and rack level. Minkels’ Cold structures:
Corridor system therefore comprises special sensor integration Columns
panels which are fitted in the roof. The wide range of standard Height variations between racks.
sensors contained in the Minkels VariControl-S portfolio can be Apertures in a row of racks, where a rack is missing or is to
fitted to these panels toollessly. Our designers naturally took be installed at a later stage. After all, some clients opt not to
into consideration that the sensors also need to be neatly and completely fill a Cold Corridor with racks from the outset. The
conveniently wired to the monitoring infrastructure. flexible wall system can then be used to seal the Cold Corridor
systematically and efficiently, thus ensuring that performance
FLEXIBILITY remains high. The wall panels can be readily and conveniently
Wall system adapted whenever another rack is installed.
It is a common occurrence that a Cold Corridor has to be installed It is simply not practical to fit top panels in certain cases, and
in circumstances where the rack setup is not entirely symmetrical. this is where the flexible wall system offers a solution in blanking
In such cases, a flexible wall system is required with which to off the vertical opening up to the ceiling.
Product overview
Door systems
Standard Optional Remarks
Sliding door system - mechanical
Double doors X Manually operated with soft close
Single door X Manually operated with soft close
Synchronised X Mechanical with soft close
Lock – Euro profile cilinder X Standard Cilinder
Lock - Electronic X Access Control System not included*
Door Portal X Depth 100mm
Door Handles X
Door position contact X Potential Free
*Door Portal is required
Roof systems
Standard Optional Remarks
Standard roof system
Roof rail system X Independent of racks
High Light Transmission X >83%
Lockable panels X Square key locks (inside)
Panels Sizes (X) 600mm Start and end panel, flexible 100-175mm (Y)
700mm
Sensor integration panel X VariControl – S compliant
Fire Suppression panel X ø 35mm hole
Wall system
Standard Optional Remarks
Standard wall system
Wall width 300mm Other widths on request
600mm
800mm
Wall height 2000mm Other heights on request
2075mm
2200mm
2275mm
Wall Thickness 25mm
Self supporting X
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