servercooling

noun
UK /ˈsɜːvəˌkuːlɪŋ/
US /ˈsɜːrvərˌkuːlɪŋ/

The way we keep big computers from getting too hot.

The server cooling system uses fans to blow hot air away from the machines.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The equipment, like fans or water pipes, that cools computer servers.

They installed new server cooling to handle the extra machines.

3. The process of lowering the temperature of computer hardware.

Proper server cooling prevents crashes during heavy use.

4. A field of engineering focused on keeping data centers at safe temperatures.

She studies server cooling to make data centers use less energy.