May 2013

Air Filter SolutionsFor

Data Centers

Right Filter…Right Place…Right Time®

Data Center Focus

Air Filtration Requirements Throughout the Data Center

Recognize Filter Maintenance & Avoid Complex Problems

Universal Air Filter has designed more than 7,000 unique air filter solutionsusing a variety of media, frame and custom accessory configurations

Thermal ManagementShielding Against

EMI/RFI Interference

Universal EMIHoneycomb Filter

Fire Resistance

UAF only NEBS-certified supplierFire audits haveconfirmed theeffectiveness of UAFflame retardant air filters

QuadrafoamAir Filter

PyrocideAir Filter

Overheating is the#1 cause of costlyequipment failureand downtime

Increase EnergyEfficiency

UAF media reducesequipment energycosts by providingoptimal, laminar airflow throughout theenclosure

PolyfoldAir Filter

EnvironmentallyFriendly

UAF products are100% compliant withinternationallyrecognizedenvironmentalstandards

Flex-frameAir Filter

High levels ofinterference may causeintermittent andunexplained equipmentfailure, data errors,packet retransmissionsand network congestion

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Consolidate Vendors Via 1-Stop Shop

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Air Filter Solutions for DataCenter Equipment

Comfort Air / HVACSolutions

Free prototypes in 5 daysNEBS certifiedUL listed and CE certifiedSupport compliance to UL60950EMI shielding availableReverse engineer ifnecessary

Complete line of highefficiency comfort airfiltration solutions,including HEPA / ULPAfilters, pleats and pockets

One source satisfying all of your filtration needs

A Proud Member of AFCOM

Green Washable FiltersSave Money & Improve Efficiency

Clean and re-install air filters

• Avoid purchasing, inventory, distribution costs

• Last several years depending on environment

• Sustainability-friendly

• Reduce waste

Pre-Filters for CRAC Units

Representative Data Center Applications

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• Extends life of CRAC High Efficiency Filters• Cleanable and Reusable• Reduce High Efficiency Filter Change-outs• Liebert, Stulz, other manufacturers

Representative Data Center Application

• Schneider ElectricAPC InRow X

• Stulz-ATSCyberRow

Intelligent Rack Cooling

Representative Data Center Application

• Schneider Electric

APC Galaxy G3500

• Emerson Network Power

NetXtend

UPS / Network Power

Representative Data Center Application

Sun Microsytems

Netra 240

Dot Hill

2U24 Raid Storage System

Servers & Storage

Representative Data Center Application

Fan Trays Fan Packs

Shelf Level

Extensive Experience Serving theData Center & Telco Markets

AnymediaLAG 2300

2012Litespan

Catalyst T-Series CorePlatforms

IBM P690E-Server

Netra Server FoundryBigIron

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UAF is the Only NEBS-CertifiedAir Filter Supplier Globally

• NEBS

– “Network Equipment Building System”

– Assures maximum equipment operability

– Applies to telecom equipment and components

• UAF is a gold sponsor and participant in the

annual telecom industry conference

• UAF recognized as the only NEBS certified air filter supplier

• Air filters are a hot topic during presentations and panel discussionsamong OEM’s and top service providers

– Consensus within NEBS community is that air filters are anessential component used in telecom applications

• UAF fully embedded with major OEM equipment suppliers selectedfor fiber optic deployment that need to meet NEBS

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Thermal Management

• Forced air cooling

• Fans / fan trays

• Thermal interface products

• Heat sinks

• EMI Shielding

Thermal management solution includesUAF custom air filter products

• One-stop shop for all filtrationrequirements

– Building– Room– Rack– Shelf

UAF now part of Filtration Group

• AFCOM

• new member – 2011

• Data Center World Expo

• 1st time exhibitor - 2012

UAF Committed to Data Center Market

FIPS Compliant Opacity Shields

Ideal Solutions for FIPS 140 Compliant Applications

• Vented to promote enclosure thermal management

• Protect against unauthorized access

• UL recognized for flame safety

• Dual purpose dust prevention and EMI shielding

Verizon Partnership

Verizon and UAF Relationship…..Long and Strong

• Approved supplier to Verizon / Nynex / BellAtlantic over 25 years

• UAF manufactures OEM specified filters forvirtually all of Verizon’s networking equipmentapplications

• Original 5ESS switch air filter spec’d by Bell Labs

• Selling direct to Verizon COs MTSOs and DataCenters

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Data Center Air Filters

• Free prototypes in 5 days

• NEBS Certified

• UL Listed and CE certified

• Support compliance to UL 60950

• EMI shielding available

• Reverse engineer if necessary

Regular Maintenance with Authorized Air FiltersPrevents Costly Equipment Failure and Downtime

Telecom / Networking Equipment• Overheating is the #1 cause of equipment failure

– Disrupting air flow from fan trays will bring down equipment

• OEM maintenance manuals recommend air filter replacement every 3-6months– Assures optimal air flow & performance while reducing energy costs

• Lack of maintenance will negatively impact equipment performance– Blocked air flow will increase temperatures within enclosures and lead to

reduced operating performance

– Equipment will overheat and potentially catch fire

– Life span of equipment can be reduced by over 50%

• Do NOT use unauthorized air filters (i.e. not approved by the OEM)– May void equipment warranty

– Will negatively impact equipment performance

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UAF can provide OEM-authorized air filters direct to the data center

Maintenance = Cost Savings

• Practice good filter hygiene

– Replace / maintain air filters 2-4x per year

– Associated energy cost savings will more than offset cost of filter

• Increase life cycle of equipment

– Longer life, better up-time, with proactive maintenance

• Filters should be changed quarterly for optimal results.Reactionary maintenance is too costly.

– Reduce down-time and off-hour service calls

• Take advantage of quantity discounts by consolidating orders

– Consider blanket orders with scheduled releases

• Go direct to UAF for fast, easy service while saving money

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Universal Air Filter Company

• Market leader with over 50 years of filtration expertise

• NEBS and UL certified

• AT&T / Verizon approved strategic vendor

• OEM approved source of supply

– UAF provides OEM-approved replacement filters

• One-stop shop for all OEM equipment air filters

– OEM / UAF Part # cross reference list includes PID #’s

• Quick lead-times

• Contact us: 800-541-3478 www.uaf.com

On-spec, On-time, Everytime

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APPENDIX

Leading manufacturer of comfort airand paint filtration

solutions

The premier provider of air filtrationsolutions in Canada

European

Leading manufacturer offiltration media

Leading provider of air filtration solutions forcommunications, networking, medical, power

generation and industrial equipment

A leading provider of mission critical paint andfinishing filtration solutions

The premier national distributor of air,liquid and gas filtration solutions

Filtration Group’s Divisions

From air filtration for communications and networking equipment to biological safety devicesand from hospitals to gas turbines, each day Filtration Group’s air, gas and liquid filtration

solutions help solve its customers’ complex problems

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The World’s Leading BrandsRely on Filtration Group

Louisiana Pacific Corp.

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Other OEM Customers

• Dell

• Motorola

• Hewlett Packard

• Tellabs

• Ericsson

• Nokia-Siemens

• Calix Networks

• Tekelec

• Ciena

• Fujitsu

• Many, many more…

UAF Approved Source of Supply

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Solutions Available Where You Are: Global Footprint

…With World Class Engineering and ManufacturingCapabilities

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World Class Engineering Capabilities…

• Electronics cooling and thermal managementspecialists

• Deep knowledge of EMI shielding, airhandling and mechanical design

• Continuously provide innovative designsolutions using state-of-the-art engineeringand design tools

UAF’s engineering expertise has led toan unmatched global reputation

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…and Manufacturing Capabilities

•Established in 1959

•Headquarters located in Sauget,IL USA

•Modern, well-maintainedmanufacturing plant & offices

•44,000 square foot facility

•International sales offices inTaiwan, China & Amsterdam,

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Central Office Photos – Fire Safety

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Central Office Photos – Fire Safety

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Central Office Photos – Fire Safety

Fire audits haveconfirmed theeffectiveness of UAFflame retardant airfilters

• Example of UAFfilters containing thespread of fire toneighboring telecomenclosures

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Environmentally Focused

• UAF products are 100% compliant with internationally recognizedenvironmental standards

– Certified to RoHS, WEEE, and REACH

– Component materials are 100% non-hazardous

• Products qualify as green with washable, reusable air filter media

– Filters can be washed and reused 2x per year

– Product lifespan of 3–7 years in certain environments

– Represents significant product life cycle cost savings

• Products consist of 75% recyclable aluminum by weight

– End of life reclamation opportunity

• Filter media spec’d by OEMs is the most energy efficient

– UAF media reduces equipment energy costs by providing optimal,laminar air flow throughout the enclosure

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Parts Identification

Equipment Air Filters• Frames metal stamped with p/n

identification

• Provide exact measurements whenp/n not identifiable

• Use cross-reference matrix to matchOEM equipment

• UAF can reverse engineer ifnecessary

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OEM Maintenance Manuals

Excerpts from example OEM equipment manuals:

• Cisco ONS 15454

– “…Inspect air filter every 30 days”

– “…Recommends 90-day cycle for cleaning and / orreplacement of air filter”

– “…Purchase replacement filters direct from Cisco or UAF”

• Alcatel-Lucent 7350 ASAM

– “…Filter should be changed every 3 months (or more industy environments)”

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