For Colocation / Data Center Operators

CoolSim empowers colocation providers and data center operators with detailed CFD modeling, enabling precise airflow and thermal simulations. These virtual models facilitate “what-if” analyses to assess operational scenarios, such as:

• What happens if a cooling unit fails during peak loads?
• What is the maximum IT equipment density this space can support?
• Where should additional IT capacity be placed for optimal cooling efficiency?

Intuitive Modeling and Cloud-Based Processing

CoolSim simplifies model creation with an extensive library of predefined data center components—racks, cooling units, and perforated tiles—placed using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Built-in alignment tools ensure accuracy, while automated checks flag potential airflow constraints or cooling inefficiencies. Once complete, the model is submitted to the CoolSim Simulation Facility for cloud-based meshing, solving, and post-processing—eliminating the need for local hardware. Users receive a detailed CoolSim Output Report, summarizing:

• Temperature distributions
• Airflow patterns
• Cooling efficiency metrics

Reports are accessible from any internet-connected device, with numerical data exportable to Excel and graphical outputs in PNG, JPEG, and other formats.

Enhancing Efficiency, Reliability, and Scalability

CoolSim is a valuable tool for optimizing cooling efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and improving operational reliability. By visualizing airflow and thermal conditions, users can proactively address hotspots, airflow inefficiencies, and cooling shortfalls, enabling corrective actions like:

• Repositioning racks
• Adjusting cooling unit configurations
• Modifying vent placements

Beyond day-to-day optimization, CoolSim supports long-term capacity planning. As IT demands grow, operators can simulate the effects of increased server density and hardware additions, guiding decisions on:

• Cooling capacity upgrades
• Layout reconfigurations
• Alternative airflow strategies

Risk Mitigation and Regulatory Compliance

CoolSim also plays a critical role in risk management by simulating worst-case scenarios, including:

• Cooling unit failures
• Heat surges
• Equipment overloads

By identifying vulnerabilities, data center managers can implement redundancy measures, optimize airflow management, and refine failover strategies—minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with SLAs.

Additionally, CoolSim aids in regulatory compliance, allowing users to evaluate configurations against industry standards like ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines. This ensures adherence to recommended temperature ranges, reducing non-compliance risks and enhancing system reliability.

Futureproof Data Center Optimization

With CoolSim, colocation providers and data center operators gain a powerful, cloud-based CFD tool for optimizing cooling, improving energy efficiency, and planning for future growth. By modeling real-world scenarios and predicting potential issues, CoolSim enables data-driven decision-making, ensuring efficient, resilient, and scalable data center operations.