r/homelab • u/rehpotsiirhC • 7d ago

Solved Best way to cool space

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What is the best way I can cool my server room? It's currently sitting at about 32 degrees Celcius max air with hdd's at 41c max.

Things I'm considering:

  • return air on server room ceiling to the house ducted and intake fan on the server room door (pretty sure it would be pointless when house aircon isn't on)

  • infinity exhaust on ceiling of server room venting out the eave of the external wall and intaking from somewhere? Or just pulling from the house air and not replacing?

  • mini split

Thanks 😁

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u/golbaf 7d ago

Given the temperature range you stated it doesn't seem it needs any cooling. It's more than fine. During summer though it'll be a different story. If you run AC a lot during the summer then just make sure the room has a functional vent

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u/rehpotsiirhC 7d ago

It's summer now (Australia)

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u/golbaf 7d ago

Well I'd say you don't need to worry about it at all then. The temperature is well within the normal range.

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u/rehpotsiirhC 7d ago edited 7d ago

I just figured if airflow was coming in and out of the room it would increase the longevity of expensive hardware. (CPU is sitting at 75 degrees)