Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 358

Along with humidity, temperature is crucial to a data center for optimal operations and protection of equipment.
Which of the following is the optimal temperature range as set by ASHRAE?

Answer options

• A. 69.8 to 86.0 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 30 degrees Celsius)
• B. 51.8 to 66.2 degrees Fahrenheit (11 to 19 degrees Celsius)
• C. 64.4 to 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 27 degrees Celsius)
• D. 44.6 to 60.8 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 16 degrees Celsius)

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as ASHRAE recommends this temperature range for optimal data center performance. Options A, B, and D fall outside this recommended range, making them unsuitable for maintaining the necessary environmental conditions for equipment protection.