Future Facilities Releases 6SigmaDC v4 for CFD Data Center
 LONDON,
England, Aug 19, 2008 - Future Facilities Announces Release 4 of 6SigmaDC
Data Center Design and Analysis Software
Developed specifically for data center design and operations, the
6SigmaDC suite of CFD based software programs is already established as the
most powerful 3D simulation tool in its class. The new release 4 features
increased functionality and greater ease-of-use for all products in the
6SigmaDC family including; 6SigmaRoom, 6SigmaRack, 6SigmaManager and
6SigmaViewer.
Simulation based on velocity as calculated by Future
Facilities 6SigmaDC Software Suite.
Says Hassan Moezzi, CEO, Future Facilities Limited, “release 4 of
6SigmaDC represents major all around enhancements. Our unique status in
providing leading-edge consultancy services has enabled us to address the
real-world problems faced by the data center community in our development
efforts. With energy costs escalating and greater public awareness of the
impact of IT both upon the environment and availability of power, we
anticipate that this new release will be of particular interest to companies
who are concerned with reducing data center carbon footprint and producing
better PUE or DCiE ratings.”
6SigmaDC release 4 is the next step in establishing the concept of the
Virtual Facility as the vehicle for optimal design as well as the day-to-day
operation of the modern Mission Critical Facility. The Virtual Facility
concept uses 3-D mathematical modeling for scientific validation of design
assumptions as well as the assessment of the thermal and environmental
impacts as data center equipment is upgraded and refreshed. As such, it
provides a true cradle-to-grave methodology to optimize engineering
decisions as well as to help with load capacity planning throughout the
facility lifecycle.
“Without doubt, power and cooling remain the biggest challenge to those
responsible for managing data centers. Effective cooling design not only
ensures that all IT equipment is operated within the manufacturers’
specifications, it also offers the best opportunity to increase overall
facility efficiency. 6SigmaDC release 4 enables more in-depth analysis of
design and layout options, helping to eliminate risk to IT equipment through
powerful 3D modeling of the physical environment as well as critical power
and cooling distribution,” adds Moezzi.
The new release of 6SigmaDC provides support for sophisticated new flow
devices, including an extended range of fans and diffusers to enable a more
realistic representation within the Virtual Facility. For example, it
supports radial (electronically commutated), axial and swirling fans in
addition to square, circular and swirling diffusers. The software is
therefore equally applicable for those designing ventilation systems for
occupied space such as dealer room and IT control suites as it is for those
designing CRAC systems for data centers and communications rooms.
Other enhancements in 6SigmaDC release 4 include the incorporation of a
new and unique auto recovery feature which can not only help protect the
time and costs invested in data center designs, but also insure against lost
productivity. Subsequent to an event such as a network failure or power
outage, the new version of the software recovers all work up to the point of
the shutdown enabling the user to recommence working without the loss of any
data.
The new release of 6SigmaDC has also made it even easier for users to
create animated 3D visualizations of data center designs and upgrades. For
example, release 4 enables the user to produce accurate and realistic 3D
walkthroughs to help communicate design intent, and then save them for
distribution in popular file types such as .WMV and animated GIFs. This
allows all stakeholders in the data center to participate in the design
process, including those without access to specialist software.
Future Facilities has also improved the reporting functionality in
6SigmaDC release 4. The new release allows fully customizable reports of all
analyses to be published at the touch of a button. This further enhances the
usefulness of the application as those throughout the value chain from
design and facilities to IT and executive management can access timely and
detailed information effortlessly.
Availability
6SigmaDC 4 is available for immediate shipment.
About Future Facilities
Future Facilities is a leading provider of powerful design, optimization
and management software for mission critical facilities and data centers.
The company’s solutions are applied to ensure all capacity, efficiency and
reliability criteria are met throughout all phases of the facility
lifecycle.
For more information, visit
www.futurefacilities.com.
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