Cooling for telecom shelter electronics

Free cooling is a method of controlling conditions inside a telecom installation by using cool air temperatures outside. While this approach may require the right outdoor conditions, it is significantly more economical than conventional air-conditioning units long term.

Displacement free cooling also uses low ambient temperatures to control conditions inside. The main difference between these systems and conventional free cooling units is that cool air is supplied to the bottom of a room, which creates a cushion of low temperatures for electronic devices to operate in. The displaced heat that rises can then be extracted with a damper.

This depends. For some installations, traditional air-conditioning systems or free cooling systems are the best choice. For others, a dual cooling strategy may be ideal.

For tailored advice on the most suitable solution for your unique telecom shelters, get in touch with our specialists.

One of the most effective ways to reduce cooling costs in your telecom shelters is to deploy economical air coolers.

Whether you need energy-efficient displacement systems, scalable mechanical cooling units, or something else entirely, our decades of expertise mean we can supply the right technology and advise on how best to use it. For impartial advice tailored to your requirements, start by talking to our experts.

While free coolers can be deployed on their own if outdoor conditions are suitably cool, it is still common to see A/C units used as redundant cooling systems to minimise the risk of outages. These can be employed in a dual cooling strategy to keep temperatures comfortable and operating costs to a minimum.

Although the tolerances of your specific equipment may fall outside these ranges, it is generally recommended to keep temperatures between 15°C to 25°C year-round.

If you cannot address heat generation in your shelters, the condition, reliability and performance of your telecom equipment falls. Not only can this shorten the lifespan of your critical technology, but a heat-related failure in one cabinet could trigger network-wide downtime.

While not mandatory, we would recommend implementing cooling redundancy in your shelters. Periods of downtime are not only costly to repair, but can lead to large fines, huge losses in revenue, and damage to your reputation as a provider.

We don’t make our electronics cooling solutions available to purchase online to ensure that every system we design, manufacture and supply fits your exact requirements. By taking a consultative approach with a highly-trained expert, we make sure that you are only recommended equipment that meets your needs – and fulfils these in the most efficient, cost-effective way possible.

Across all of our products, VAT-registered companies can get a quote very quickly by pressing 'I want to buy' and inserting your enquiry and contact details.

This varies on a case-by-case basis. For some standard products, accessories and consumables, we can provide day-to-day delivery. For larger orders or more scalable cooling units, there may be a longer lead time.

By reaching out to our experts we can put you in touch with your nearest local supplier so you can receive the products you require in the most timely manner possible.

No. Dantherm Group’s thermal management units are sold only to industry professionals directly from our offices, or via our extensive network of distributors.

With offices, servicing partners and spare parts suppliers distributed across Europe, we can rapidly respond to any request or issue involving your products. You can learn more about our servicing and spare parts services on our website.

Our professionals are also happy to advise on the most effective way to set up and operate your equipment, so you always get the maximum performance and value from your products.