Which solutions are best suited to server rooms?
Updated April 29, 2026
Our air conditioning systems for your server rooms
In an environment where IT performance is central to business operations, thermal management and cooling for a computer room, server room, or data center have become strategic priorities. Proper air conditioning helps maintain a stable temperature, ensures service continuity, and extends the lifespan of IT equipment.
At Polypoles, we assist professionals with selecting, sizing, and installing air conditioning solutions for computer rooms and server rooms.
Why air-condition a server room?
Computer servers generate a great deal of heat during continuous operation. Without an effective cooling system, the risks are manifold:
🔥 Overheating of equipment
⚠️ Breakdowns and service interruptions
💸 Reduced equipment life
📉 Loss of performance
Controlled temperature and humidity are essential for optimum performance. Ideally, temperature should be between 18°C and 27°C, and humidity between 40% and 60%. Compliance with these conditions helps prevent condensation, static electricity and overheating.
Airflow management also plays a key role. Modern infrastructures rely on hot and cold aisle systems to optimize air circulation and improve energy efficiency.
What kind of air conditioning should you choose for a computer room?
A computer room requires an air conditioning system capable of operating reliably and continuously to remove the heat generated by servers and computer equipment. The choice of an air conditioning system for a computer room depends, in particular, on the room’s size, the heat output of the equipment, and installation constraints. Polypoles offers a variety of cooling solutions, available for rent or purchase, to meet the needs of professionals.
Different types of air conditioning for server rooms
There are several air conditioning solutions for computer rooms and server rooms, each designed to meet specific needs in terms of capacity, configuration, service continuity, and technical constraints.
1. Industrial split-system air conditioners (FAC 22, FAC 51)
Industrial split-type air conditioners such as the FAC 22 and FAC 51 are particularly well-suited for cooling a computer room or server room that requires reliable, continuous air conditioning.
Advantages :
- High-performance cooling for technical environments
- Continuous operation (24/7)
- Suitable for small and medium-sized server rooms
- Flexible installation with indoor and outdoor units
The FAC 22 is ideal for small rooms, while the FAC 51 meets the needs of facilities requiring greater cooling capacity. These solutions help maintain a stable temperature and protect servers and IT equipment.
These solutions guarantee a stable temperature for your IT equipment.
2. High-power air conditioners (HSC 5700)
The HSC 5700 is a mobile solution that is particularly useful as a back-up or in emergency situations.
Advantages :
- Quick to set up
- Ideal as a temporary solution or reinforcement
- Mobility to adapt to different spaces
- Perfect for breakdowns or heat spikes
The HSC 5700 is a flexible solution for ensuring continuity of service in your server rooms.
Why choose Polypoles for your project?
✅ Recognized expertise for 35 years
✅ Immediate availability
✅ Rental or sale
✅ Complete support from analysis to maintenance
✅ Cooling to suit your needs
A solution for every need
Every server room is unique. The choice between FAC 22, FAC 51 or HSC 5700 depends on several criteria:
- Room size
- Equipment density
- Need for service continuity
- Installation constraints
Polypoles can help you size and choose the solution best suited to your infrastructure.
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Are you looking for high-performance products that are quick to install and adapted to your needs? Contact Polypoles for a personalized quote. Our design office and technical sales staff will respond precisely to your needs.
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Tips and tricks for optimizing cooling
🔧 Anticipating heat peaks and breakdowns
Even with a high-performance installation, incidents can happen (heatwave, breakdown, overload).
Our advice: provide a back-up solution (such as a mobile air conditioner like the HSC 5700) to ensure continuity of service in all circumstances during high-risk periods (summer, IT peak load).
🌡️ Avoid overcooling (frequent error)
Cooling a server room too much is counterproductive:
- Overconsumption of energy
- Risk of condensation
- Premature wear of equipment
✔️ Best practices to remember
- Maintain a stable temperature without overcooling
- Optimize air circulation
- Comply with recommended ranges (18-27°C)
- Provide backup options
- Continuously monitor conditions
- Maintain equipment regularly
- Anticipating changing needs
Efficient air-conditioning is more than just a piece of equipment: it’s a combination of good practice, precise dimensioning and regular monitoring.
About the author
Pierre Perrinet
Arts et Métiers engineer, manager and president of Polypoles for over 25 years, expert in air conditioning, heating, ventilation and air treatment.
