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Celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas, Day 6: KoldLok Grommets

December 15, 2008

Celebrate the holidays with CPI’s “The 12 Days of Christmas Solutions” for your data center. Each topic will feature a unique solution to meet your data center needs.

On the 6th day of Christmas my CPI Certified Contractor installed for me ...

The biggest challenge in today’s data center is thermal management, which is no surprise considering the average heat load generated per equipment cabinet has doubled since 2000.

Sealing cable openings provides a cost-effective airflow and thermal management solution. As much as 50% of cold air in the access floor escapes through cable access holes. Bypass air is expensive because it is air that is air-conditioned, but is not cooling equipment.

Koldlok Grommets feature a double layer brush closure of durable Nylon 6 bristles that form a tight seal around cables while allowing for easy access to cables.

KoldLock Grommets

Grommets are easy to install in the middle or along the edge of floor tiles and allow large bundles of cables and large power connectors to pass through the opening.

CPI is partnering with leading contractors and system integrators in order to provide added value to end users. A close partnership with key industry organizations facilitates the availability of premier products and solutions to satisfy virtually any requirement. Need help installing Koldlok grommets or the other items on your list? Find a contractor or systems integrator near you by contacting one of CPI's sales representatives.

Visit CPI’s Website to see the selection of Koldlok styles and sizes available to best fit your data center needs.

Michael Moore, Associate Product Manager

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