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What are the best fans for data centers?

In data centers, servers, network equipment, and other devices are constantly running, generating a lot of heat.
Therefore, efficient cooling is essential to maintain stable system operation.
Depending on the structure of the device and the installation environment, it is necessary to select the optimum fan taking into consideration factors such as air volume, static pressure, and power consumption.

In this article, we will introduce the equipment in which fans are used in data centers and the types of fans that are adopted.

1. Fans used in data centers

Let's take a look at what types of equipment in data centers are equipped with fans.

2. Fan characteristics required for data centers

Cooling performance

Data center servers and network equipment must be highly reliable 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If the large amounts of heat generated during operation cannot be properly handled, the risk of equipment malfunctioning or shutting down increases.
Furthermore, high temperature environments can cause the performance of major components to deteriorate or even fail, potentially resulting in system shutdown or data loss.
Therefore, in order to ensure stable operation of the system, it is essential to introduce high-performance cooling and optimize the thermal design.

Energy efficiency

Data centers operate a large number of fans, and cooling efficiency is directly linked to power consumption.
Optimizing the thermal design of devices and equipment and adopting fans with low power consumption enables efficient cooling, contributing to reduced power consumption, lower operating costs, and a reduced environmental impact.

Reliability

Electronic components are sensitive to high temperatures, and insufficient cooling can reduce their performance, shorten their lifespan, and increase the risk of failure.
Proper temperature control reduces the load on components, extending the life of the entire device and reducing maintenance costs.
Selecting a reliable fan is the key to long-term stable operation.

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3. Our recommended fans for data centers

DC Cooling Fan "9GA type"

Achieves low power consumption while maintaining high cooling performance.

[Released in March 2025] φ200 x 70 mm thick DC Cooling Fan
March 25, 2025 San Ace | Product News | Product Information | SANYO DENKI CO., LTD.

low power consumption

Compared to our previous model*1, power consumption has been reduced by approximately 36%.

*1 Comparison between our conventional product, φ200 × 70 mm thick, model number 9GV2048P0G201, and φ200 × 70 mm thick, model number 9GA2048P0G001.

DC Cooling Fan "9HV type"

The high static pressure fan provides stable cooling performance even in densely packed servers and communication equipment.

[Released in October 2024] 38 x 28 mm thick DC Cooling Fan
October 3, 2024 San Ace | Product News | Product Information | SANYO DENKI CO., LTD.

High static pressure

maximum static pressure has improved by approximately 2.6 times compared to our previous product*2.

*2 Comparison between our conventional product, 38 x 28 mm thick, model number 9GA0312P3K001, and the high static pressure fan, 38 x 28 mm thick, model number 9HVA0312P3K001.

Counter Rotating Fan

By rotating the front and rear fans in opposite directions, it produces straight airflow and high static pressure.

[Released in May 2025] 80 x 80 mm Counter Rotating Fan
May 26, 2025 San Ace | Product News | Product Information | SANYO DENKI CO., LTD.

High static pressure

This is approximately 38% higher than our previous product*3.

*3 Comparison between our conventional product, 80 x 80 mm thick, model number 9CRH0812P8G001, and Counter Rotating Fan, 80 x 80 mm thick, model number 9CRHA0812P8J001.

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Supervised by: Ryuji Ueki, Group Manager, San Ace Group, Sales Division, SANYO DENKI CO., LTD.

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