Hot and cold aisles: A layout design for data centers aimed at efficient cooling of equipment. In this configuration, rows of server racks are arranged so that the fronts of the servers (cold aisles), which intake air, face each other, and the backs of the servers (hot aisles), which exhaust air, also face each other. This design allows for more efficient cooling by keeping the cold intake and hot exhaust air separate, reducing energy costs and optimizing the longevity and performance of the equipment. As such, maintaining the integrity of hot and cold aisle configuration can be a part of physical security and risk management strategy in data centers.
Categories: CC D3: Access Controls Concepts | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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