Hot Aisle Cold Aisle Containment Inspection

Inspection template for verifying hot aisle/cold aisle containment integrity, blanking panels, airflow paths, and server inlet temperatures against ASHRAE thermal guidance.

Inspection Details

• Inspection date and time recorded
• Inspector name and role documented
• Containment area or room identified
• Inspection scope includes hot aisle, cold aisle, and rack rows

Containment Integrity

• Containment doors close fully and latch properly
• No visible gaps, open seams, or unsealed penetrations in containment barriers
• Roof panels, side panels, and end-of-row barriers are intact and secure
• Cable cutouts and floor openings are sealed or managed to prevent bypass airflow

Rack Airflow Controls

• Blanking panels installed in all unused rack U-spaces
• Rack-mounted equipment is installed with no open front or rear bypass paths
• Rack doors are present and closed where required by site standard
• Airflow obstructions near rack intakes are minimized

Temperature Verification

• Representative server inlet temperature measured at each sampled rack
• Temperature readings are within site-approved operating range
• Hot aisle exhaust temperatures are not recirculating into cold aisle intake paths

Corrective Actions and Closeout

• Deficiencies and non-conformances documented with location details
• Corrective actions assigned with owner and due date
• Inspector signature completed