Google Reveals Data Center Architecture
Posted by | Posted in google | Posted on 10-04-2009
Google finally revealed their plans (literally) for the infrastructure that comprises their data centers. Shipping containers packed with rack-mounted computers (motherboards by Gigabyte) that each have a 12V battery as a UPS. The batteries look like the ones you find in emergency lighting units above EXIT signs, so they probably come pretty cheap. I am a bit wary of their water cooling system, as it seems there should be a much better way to dissipate heat than running it through chillers (which use massive amounts of energy). Heat exchangers and ground water feedback loops come to mind, but then I don’t know the specifics of the volume and temperature. Very interesting stuff for geeks though!
