"Cooling systems" for servers

[terraqueotenaz]

Hi,

I read that you have fans installed in your servers. Is this the only "cooling system" for servers? (Do they need only that for surviving?)

I´ve seen servers inside black closed boxes. These boxes that contain the servers appear to have like an air conditioning system, controlled by a sophisticated panel. Is this necessary or just for protecting better the servers and for a better functioning?


I can´t believe that these kind of machines (servers) can be on 24/7 (is it for a life time?) and not get burned.

Thank you for your time.

[ST_Admin]

Servers can get hold running and need a constant airflow. Usualy datacenters provide air conditioning so that is a bonus and you can use some fans in the box itself. You can get watercooling but I think that is over the top. Get hold of some http://www.delta.com.tw fans that move 200+ CFM!!!