How Google Cools Its 1 Million Servers 87
1sockchuck writes "As Google showed the world its data centers this week, it disclosed one of its best-kept secrets: how it cools its custom servers in high-density racks. All the magic happens in enclosed hot aisles, including supercomputer-style steel tubing that transports water — sometimes within inches of the servers. How many of those servers are there? Google has deployed at least 1 million servers, according to Wired, which got a look inside the company's North Carolina data center. The disclosures accompany a gallery of striking photos by architecture photographer Connie Zhou, who discusses the experience and her approach to the unique assignment."
The same way as everybody else. (Score:2, Funny)
Take the heat you produce, and dump it somewhere else.
Be nice if it could be my house! I want to avoid turning the heat on till Thanksgiving if possible, but it's getting a bit tough.
I always thought (Score:5, Funny)
they use the chilling effect from all those DMCA notices they receive.
Oblig: Series of tubes (Score:5, Funny)
Re:The same way as everybody else. (Score:2, Funny)