Cooling Efficiency Upgraded: How Blank Filler Panels Are Making Our Data Center Cooler and Smarter
At Nuday Networks, we’re constantly investing in innovations that enhance performance, reliability, and sustainability. Our latest infrastructure upgrade is a deceptively simple—but highly effective—addition: blank filler panels.
What Are Blank Filler Panels?
Blank fillers (also called blanking panels) are installed in unused rack spaces to prevent air recirculation. Without them, cold air meant for active servers can escape through empty rack slots, reducing cooling efficiency and leading to hot spots within the server room.
Why This Upgrade Matters
By blocking these gaps, blank fillers:
- Optimize airflow management
- Improve cooling efficiency by up to 60% in some setups
- Reduce power consumption from cooling systems
- Extend server lifespan by maintaining more consistent temperatures
According to a report from Uptime Institute and research by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), improper airflow management can waste 20–30% of a data center‘s cooling energy. Blanking panels are one of the most cost-effective tools to close this gap.
Real Impact at Nuday
With this upgrade, Nuday has achieved:
- More uniform cooling across all server racks
- Reduced strain on HVAC Units
- Lower energy usage, helping us move closer to our green data center goals
- Better thermal control for high-performance computing environments
Our team closely monitors cooling metrics, and the results since installing blank fillers are clear: cooler servers, fewer hot spots, and more efficient use of our state-of-the-art fresh air cooling system.
Reinforcing Our Commitment to Efficiency and Sustainability
From slab-to-slab cement walls to advanced fresh air cooling, Nuday has always prioritized energy efficiency without compromising reliability. The integration of blank filler panels is another step in that direction—ensuring our clients’ servers run cooler, safer, and smarter.
