Server: cool it or ignore cooling?

[bld999]

DW's design practice has used off the shelf Dell and similar servers that get replaced for capacity and functionality reasons about every 5 years. Connected are ~20 workstations running autocad, rhino, and all of the Adobe graphics stuff. It's time for a new one, and the young IT subcontractor person is adamant about building a "room" and getting ac on it, etc. No past server or any other equipment has had a failure attributable to heat, even though summer room temps sometimes get to mid 90's.

I'm thinking any degradation due to heat can't be a factor as the replacement cycle kills any effect. I know portable ac is available, but don't think it is necessary.

What are your thoughts?

 

[MildlyEccentric]

Here's a link to an article on servers and heat you might find interesting. Too Hot for Humans, But Google Servers Keep Humming | Data Center Knowledge

The gist is that servers are pretty tough and are tolerant of higher temperatures.

 

[bld999]

Thanks, MildlyEccentric, if Dell is ok with 115 Deg f, it pretty much clears the road to ignore the heat issue in this case.