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Airflow management and aisle containment

Aisle containment

Eaton’s aisle containment systems help data centers reduce cooling inefficiencies by preventing hot and cold air mixing—supporting higher rack densities, lower energy costs, and predictable thermal performance. From hot aisle and cold aisle systems to rack‑based options, Eaton delivers flexible airflow management that reduces energy use, protects equipment, and maximizes performance.

Reduced air mixing
Improved cooling predictability
Lower energy consumption
Rapid deployment and scalable

Aisle containment

In a server or data center environment, hot and cool air mixing drains cooling performance and drives up energy costs. 

Eaton’s Aisle Containment solutions are designed to deliver targeted airflow management that enhances efficiency, security, and cost savings in modern data centers.

Our RapidPod Aisle Containment provides a modular, quick-deploy containment system ideal for smaller spaces or edge environments, ensuring cool air is directed precisely where it’s needed to reduce energy use and extend equipment life.

For larger facilities, Eaton’s Standing hot aisle containment (HAC) system offers a scalable, floor-mounted containment structure that prevents hot and cold air from mixing, creating a controlled environment that maximizes IT performance and lowers cooling costs.

Together, these offerings give data centers flexible, customizable options—whether you need rapid deployment in a compact server room or robust containment across multiple aisles in a large-scale operation. By upgrading with RapidPod or Standing HAC, organizations can achieve greater energy efficiency, improved equipment reliability, and reduced operational expenses.

RapidPod Aisle Containment
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Standing Hot Aisle Containment (HAC)
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Where aisle containment is used:

  • Server rooms
  • Enterprise data centers
  • Colocation facilities
  • Edge data centers
  • High‑density / AI environments

Click below to explore our lastest solutions for Aisle Containment:

 

RapidPod® Aisle Containment

Eaton’s RapidPod™ Aisle Containment Systems set a new standard for cooling efficiency in hot aisle/cold aisle rack configurations. Built with a sleek, lightweight aluminum framing structure, RapidPod solutions are easier to install, more modern in design, and engineered to deliver long‑lasting performance.

Now available in preconfigured Pods for fast, simplified deployment, as well as market‑leading custom solutions for unique facility requirements, RapidPod gives data centers the flexibility to scale quickly while maintaining Eaton’s trusted quality.

Features and benefits

  • Optimized Cooling Efficiency: Keep hot and cold air separated for better temperature control, improved equipment performance, and reduced energy costs.
  • Deployment Flexibility: Choose preconfigured Pods for speed and simplicity, or custom Pods for tailored designs that fit your exact environment.
  • Scalable & Adaptable: Extruded aluminum framing can be rack‑ or ceiling‑supported, with customizable panel options for vertical (hot aisle) or horizontal (cold aisle) layouts.
  • End‑of‑Row Integration: Modern aluminum doors block air escape routes and eliminate recirculation. Available in swing, café, and sliding styles with convenient hold‑open features.
  • Energy Savings: Increased cooling efficiency lowers air conditioning costs and reduces overall operating expenses
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RapidPod® special configuration options

3-Sided Pod

  • Room wall serves as 4th side
  • Side-mounted swing doors
  • Standard blanking panels close ends of row
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Special Designs

  • Meets specific customer requirements
  • Fits to complex features in room
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Split Length Pod

  • "Inside" Corners
  • Flexible part-ordering options available

 

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End-of-row doors

Eaton’s new end-of-row doors bring a modern upgrade to aisle containment strategies. Designed with lightweight aluminum instead of traditional steel, these doors are easier to handle, install, and integrate, while maintaining durability and performance. Their sleek construction not only reduces installation effort but also enhances the overall efficiency of cold aisle containment by minimizing air escape and mixing.

Key Advantages:

  • Lightweight aluminum design: easier to install, handle, and maintain compared to heavier steel doors
  • Flexible installation: field-ready, rack-integrated, and ceiling-mount options
  • Universal compatibility: adaptable to nearly any manufacturer’s enclosure
  • Improved airflow efficiency: maximizes cold air delivery from bottom to top of the aisle
  • Cost-effective containment: reduces hot/cold air mixing, extending uniform cold supply to servers
  • Variety of styles: single-sliding, dual-sliding, café, single-swing, and dual-swing options
  • Convenience built-in: sliding and café doors include a standard hold-open feature
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Fully Customizable Containment for Large‑Scale Data Centers

Eaton’s Standing Hot Aisle Containment (HAC) system is a freestanding structural enclosure engineered to deliver maximum cooling efficiency and robust support for critical infrastructure. Designed for large‑scale data centers under new construction, the Standing HAC ensures reliable performance while offering unmatched flexibility and compatibility with advanced cooling technologies.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Fully customizable solution: tailored to meet the unique requirements of each facility.
  • High weight capacity: arms and structural framework are engineered to support heavy loads, including:    
    • Electrical busways
    • Telecom equipment
    • Fire suppression systems
    • Lighting
    • Liquid cooling manifolds
  • Liquid cooling ready: fully compatible with liquid cooling systems, enabling seamless integration with next‑generation cooling strategies.
  • Freestanding design: provides independent structural support without reliance on racks, simplifying installation and scalability.
  • Optimized airflow management: rack arrangement pressurizes cooled air from the raised floor within a contained area, ensuring efficient delivery to IT equipment.
  • Effective heat removal: perimeter cooling units draw hot air from the hot aisle or surrounding room through the top, maintaining stable operating temperatures
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