what is the difference?

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    what is the difference between CRAH and CRAC?
     
    b2netsolutions, Mar 16, 2012 IP
  2. WSWD

    WSWD Well-Known Member

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    According to these guys (www.42u.com):

    CRAC vs. CRAH

    Though they serve the same purpose, there is a fundamental difference between a CRAC and CRAH:

    A Computer Room Air Conditioner includes an internal compressor, using the direct expansion of refrigerant to remove heat from the data center.
    A Computer Room Air Handler includes only fans and a cooling coil, often using chilled water to remove heat from the data center.
     
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    which one is better?
     
    RobertStev, Mar 18, 2012 IP
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    The vast majority of people I've ever spoken with about data centers use the term CRAC instead of CRAH. As a matter of fact, when it comes to CRAC versus CRAH, I would always use the term CRAC, because when you say CRAH (pronounced CRAY), most people will not know what you mean... and yes, these are data center/IT gurus!
     
    janinjackson, Mar 18, 2012 IP
  5. simon2k11

    simon2k11 Greenhorn

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    If im not mistaken, most data centers use CRAC units only as backup cooling solutions.
     
    simon2k11, Mar 22, 2012 IP
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    Good info....thanks
     
    emrom, Mar 22, 2012 IP
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    Interactiveonline Greenhorn

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    CRAC is simply cheaper solution I suppose
     
    Interactiveonline, Mar 24, 2012 IP