What are the key Environmental Parameters to Monitor in a Server Room?
The most critical environmental parameters include Temperature (ideal 18-27°C / 64-80°F) to prevent overheating which can lead to thermal shutdowns and hardware failure, Humidity (ideal 40-60% RH) to prevent static buildup (low humidity) or condensation (high humidity), Water Leakage (to identify any water ingress into the room or drips from air conditioning systems), Airflow from air conditioners (to detect early failures or poor setup), power supply availability (failure of the mains power supply and DC battery health), Security (in terms of access control to secure areas and server racks), and Smoke detection (to allow quick intervention in case of fire).