Data Center Products
Directional Perforated Airflow Panels
The Directional Airflow Solution
Unlike other perforated panels the Directional Perf uses patent pending technology to angle the air toward the equipment achieving a 93% Total Air Capture (TAC) rate by a standard server rack. This means 93% of the airflow delivered through the airflow panel is entering the face of the server rack, providing more capacity and energy efficiency of any other perforated airflow panel on the market.
Improve Data Center Financial Performance
Tate's Directional Perf maximizes energy efficiency and the overall capacity of any new or existing data center by nearly eliminating bypass air. The precise delivery of air to the face of the rack reduces by-pass air allowing new facilities to in-turn reduce the number of CRAH units. Retrofits can set CRAH units with fixed speed fans to standby mode or adjust variable fan drives to operate at a lower static pressure, saving energy. Likewise the 93% capture rate eliminates the need for a full containment system. The facilities overall cooling capacity will also be improved allowing for the addition of IT equipment without the capital investments on infrastructure.
Characteristics
- 25% open area delivers 765CFM @ .1” H2O when installed without a damper.
- Directional air flow achieves a 93% total air capture.
- Cools over 8kW per rack.
- Over 40% annual fan energy savings.
- Reduces capital expenditures on cooling infrastructure by 40%.
- Available in 3 concentrated load ratings 800, 1000 and 1250 lbs.
- Easily integrates into an existing 24” and 60cm raised floor systems.
Directional Perf
CFM & Cooling Capacity |
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Static Pressure |
CFM w/ No Damper |
Directional Perf kW/Rack |
.02 |
357 |
2.6 |
.04 |
496 |
3.7 |
.05 |
552 |
4.1 |
.06 |
602 |
4.4 |
.08 |
689 |
5.1 |
.10 |
765 |
5.6 |
.12 |
833 |
6.1 |
.14 |
895 |
6.6 |
.16 |
952 |
7.0 |
.18 |
1005 |
7.4 |
.20 |
1055 |
7.8 |
*Cooling capacities were calculated using the following formula:(CFM x Total Air Capture %) / 126(CFM needed to cool 1kW @ 25ºF)= kW per rack
| SYSTEM PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (Tested on Actual Understructure) | ||||||||
| Panel | U/S |
SYSTEM WEIGHT (lbs/ft²) |
STATIC LOADS |
ROLLING LOADS |
IMPACT
LOADS (lbs) |
Total Air Capture |
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Design
Loads* (lbs) |
Safety
Factors* (min 2.0) |
10
Passes (lbs) |
10,000
Passes (lbs) |
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| DPERF800 | Bolted Stringer |
6.5 32kg/m2 |
800 3.6kN |
Min > 2.0 |
- |
- |
150 68 kg |
93% |
| DPERF1000 | Bolted Stringer |
7.0 35kg/m2 |
1000 4.4kN |
Min > 2.0 |
- |
- |
150 68 kg |
93% |
| DPERF120 | Bolted Stringer |
7.5 37kg/m2 |
1250 5.6kN |
Min > 2.0 |
- |
- |
150 68 kg |
93% |
*System load tests are conducted following CISCA's Recommended Test Procedures with the exception of Design Load. Design Load is a CISCA Concentrated Load Test performed on actual understructure using yield pint and safety factors in place of deflection.

