CeBIT 2008: Knürr goes green
Arnstorf [03,03,2008] – Knürr, one of the leading network specialists, is to present CoolFlex, an innovative new system which takes into account the growing need for greater energy efficiency in computer centers, at this year's CeBIT. Using a mechanical process, it efficiently screens the cold air between rack suites from the warm air, thereby enabling more targeted usage of cooling capacities.
Throughout the world, the number of computer centers as well as server packing densities in racks is increasing all the time. The cooling energy required also increases as the heat load grows. With the price of electricity rising all the time, this situation is far from satisfactory. In the future, efforts must therefore be made to use energy more sparingly and specifically. This is one particular reason why the issue of "Green IT" is on everyone's lips at the moment. This is certain to be the case in March too, when the CeBIT takes place in Hanover.
With its new CoolFlex system, Knürr is making an important contribution towards ensuring that costly cooling energy is used more efficiently. This solution works by protecting the cold air against the warm air given off by the servers. It does this by mechanically containing the "cold aisle" between the racks, thereby preventing the airflows from mixing. This has two major and, more importantly, financial benefits. In the short term, consistently protecting the cooling air reduces electricity costs. This is because the air really does remain cool until it reaches the server and power levels can be reduced as a result. In the long term, the fact that the servers and racks are well cooled means that they last longer. Everyone at Knürr is convinced that CoolFlex will make computer centers "greener" and help to make cost savings.
In addition to the new CoolFlex system, Knürr will be presenting a wide range of other new developments and compelling solutions for computer centers and networks in Hanover.
About Knürr
Knürr AG based in Arnstorf, Bavaria, was founded in 1931, and in February 2006 became part of Emerson Network Power, a division of the global technology leader, Emerson, which has an annual turnover of 20 billion dollars, 128,000 employees and 270 production sites around the world.
Knürr's system solutions in the world of information and network technology and telecommunications soon established the company's exceptional reputation as one of the leading developers and manufacturers of rack and enclosure platforms. These include systems for the indoor and outdoor area, all relevant active and passive components in the 19-inch construction area, and the thermal and cable management technologies this entails.
With standardized and customized developments, the company supports its customers with innovative technologies and comprehensive knowledge in the completion of its assignments. For more information go to: www.knuerr.com.
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power is an Emerson Group company (NYSE: EMR) and industry leader with its continuity solutions (Business-Critical Continuity™). The company is recognized as a reliable provider of flexible and dependable solutions that effectively protect the important components of the customer's infrastructure. On the basis of the biggest global service organization in the industry, Emerson Network Power provides a wide range of innovative power supply, cooling and connection solutions. Added to this are services for the computer, communication, health care and industrial systems areas. Emerson Network Power's most important product brand names include Liebert, ASCO, Astec and Lorain. You will find more information on Emerson Network Power's products and corporate solutions at www.gotoemerson.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is based in St. Louis (USA), and as a leading technology and development specialist provides globally innovative customer solutions in the areas of network power supply, process management, industrial automation and thermal management, as well as the corresponding equipment and tools. In the 2007 fiscal year the company generated turnover of US $ 22.6 billion. For more information go to www.gotoemerson.com.