Aisle Containment

Implementing best practices is the first step in achieving energy efficiency; however, building physical barriers around hot or cold aisles to create a containment solution further improves data center airflow. The complete separation of the hot and cold aisle has been shown to improve equipment reliability, increase cooling capacity, and in most cases, reduce power consumption.

Metal products manufactured by Great Lakes, when combined with airflow products from industry leaders, allow Great Lakes to provide an extensive range of containment solutions. Enclosure “walls” (used to create complete and even enclosure rows), aisle doors, and overhead options range from modular solutions for temporary “quick fixes” to semi-permanent solutions that are in place for any length of time. Combining Great Lakes containment products allow a number of configurations to be constructed.

Enclosure Walls:

Floor Mount Rigid “Walls”

Ideal in instances where there are data center obstructions (pillar) or an aisle faces the wall
Fill gaps between enclosures, enclosures and the wall, or build panels around standalone enclosures
This product is made to order and has no associated part numbers; please contact Great Lakes technical support for details

Enclosure Mount Rigid “Walls”

“Walls” install on top of enclosures to create an even plane between enclosures of substantially different heights
Typically necessary when horizontal containment panels are used
This product is made to order and has no associated part numbers; please contact Great Lakes technical support for details

Adjustable Rack Gap Panels

Enclose 10-60″ wide gaps between enclosures
Attaches to side panels magnetically for quick installation and removal
Reversible for white or black panel

Aisle Doors:

Metal Aisle Containment Doors

Great Lakes Aisle Containment Doors (ACD) enclose aisle widths of 48-72″
Available in sliding or quick release (includes sliding and push option)

Polycarbonate Doors

Double or single sliding doors and double or single pivot doors
Available with an auto close or manual close option
Built to support unique data center scenarios
This product is made to order and has no associated part numbers; please contact Great Lakes technical support for details

Bi-directional Swinging Doors

Install in a matter of minutes with twist-lock magnets
Swinging hinges for easy open and close
Door stops to hold the door open if necessary

Curtain Panels

Economical solution to enclose aisles
High grade vinyl curtains
Easy to install and flexible to redeploy
This product is made to order and has no associated part numbers; please contact Great Lakes technical support for details

Overhead Options:

Horizontal Panels

Horizontal panels install across the top of enclosures
Melt-away horizontal ceiling panels available that shrink and drop to the floor prior to fire suppression being activated
This product is made to order and has no associated part numbers; please contact Great Lakes technical support for details

Mechanical Horizontal Panels

Panels connect to existing fire suppression system
Clear, fully translucent panels are heat activated to provide redundancy
Multiple configuration options: open upward, downward, or hinge in the center
This product is made to order and has no associated part numbers; please contact Great Lakes technical support for details

Vertical Panels

Panels in cold aisle applications trap the cold air and keep it where it is needed—in front of enclosures to flow into equipment inlet
Panels in hot aisle applications capture all enclosure exhaust so it naturally rises to the overhead return plenum
This product is made to order and has no associated part numbers; please contact Great Lakes technical support for details

Rack Top Baffles

Angle baffles (30°) recommended for cold aisle installations
Vertical baffles (90°) for hot aisle installations
Attaches magnetically to the top of the enclosure for quick installation and removal