Data center operators have long understood that full aisle containment delivers the highest cooling efficiency—but fire regulations, sprinkler placement, and facility constraints often make it difficult to achieve. In this interview, Gordon Johnson, Senior CFD Manager at Subzero Engineering, explains how Dissolvable Air Barrier (DAB) Panels help facilities achieve full containment, reduce cooling costs, and improve ROI without compromising fire safety compliance.

As AI and high-performance computing continue to drive rack densities higher, data center operators face growing challenges in cooling, airflow management, and efficiency. In this interview, Gordon Johnson, Senior CFD Manager at Subzero Engineering, shares his perspective on hybrid cooling, containment strategies, CFD modeling, and the future of thermal management in modern data centers.

Air Flow Flaps (AFFs) are a critical component of fire-ready containment systems, helping DAB Panels balance airflow efficiency with fire safety. Learn how AFFs improve smoke detection, support sprinkler activation, and enhance compliance without compromising containment performance.

Modern data centers are being asked to do the impossible: push harder, run leaner, and stay cooler. They’re pushing higher rack densities and tighter margins at the same time as […]