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Formula:
Formulas Used:
Total Raw Power (W) = IT Equipment Power (W) + Non-IT Equipment Power (W)
Adjusted Power (W) = Total Raw Power (W) × (1 + Safety Factor / 100)
Total Cooling Load (kW) = Adjusted Power (W) / 1000
Total Cooling Load (BTU/hr) = Total Cooling Load (kW) × 3412.14
Variable Explanation:
- IT Equipment Power (W): The combined power consumption of all servers, networking gear, and storage devices within your data center or server room.
- Non-IT Equipment Power (W): Power used by auxiliary equipment such as lighting, UPS losses, power distribution units (PDUs), and the fans of Computer Room Air Conditioners/Handlers (CRAC/CRAH).
- Safety Factor (%): An additional percentage added to the total power load, acting as a buffer for future expansion, unexpected load spikes, or to provide a safety margin for cooling capacity.
- 3412.14: The standard conversion factor used to convert kilowatts (kW) into British Thermal Units per hour (BTU/hr).