After designing and implementing an automated control system for a new HPC center, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) elected to use a simpler operator-based solution. The solution has proven successful, and this case study documents the reasons for both the decision and the process used to choose it. Additional refinements to the cooling system controls are also documented and their adoption explained.
Kercher, Michael & New, Gary
Technologies
Cooling & Air Management
Environmental Conditions
Monitoring and Controls
Liquid Cooling
Focus areas
High Performance Computing (HPC)