90 degrees? Wow the barbecue grill is in the computer room as well? Regards Diego R. Pietruszka MSC (USA) - Interlink Transport Technologies From: isalist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:isalist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rob Moore Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:01 AM To: isalist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [isalist] OT: What temperature do you run your server room at? Hi all- This is off topic, but an interesting question. Our building is going through a renovation. Part of the renovation is transforming the building into a green building (LEEDS certified gold, or maybe even platinum). This question hasn't come up here, but it does have relevance to us. I was at a conference yesterday and a Microsoft guy was talking about virtualization, how it could save you money and whatnot. He mentioned that at the office he works at, as another money-saving feature they keep their server room at 90 degrees (!). It saves them money on cooling and he says has no adverse effects on their servers. He says the biggest damage-inducing facet of temperature is big swings in temperature, that just running hot is not a problem. What do you all think? Thanks, Rob -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Rob Moore Network Manager 215-241-7870 Help Desk: 800-500-AFSC