"Understanding datacenter airflow is extremely valuable because improper ventilation can cause systems to overheat and compromise productivity," said Padmanabhan Iyer, director of training and professional services for Linux Networx. "By partnering with Fluent to provide Airpak modeling, Linux Networx can help organizations ensure proper airflow in their datacenters to maximize their cluster's return on investment."

"As HPC systems become more powerful and more compact, datacenter airflow, which is relied upon to maintain adequate cooling, becomes an important issue," said Walter Schwarz, HVAC&R Industry Manager for Fluent. "The Airpak simulations provided by Fluent and Linux Networx take the guesswork out of preparing a datacenter to accommodate cluster systems and help ensure a healthy and reliable cluster solution."

Every aspect of Linux Networx systems are designed, integrated and optimized for maximum performance -- starting from the component level all the way to environmental analysis.