Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems cool the data center by pushing warm air into ____________.

Pushing warm air into server inlets would cause servers to overheat, not cool them.

Underfloor plenums are typically used for delivering cool air to equipment, not for pushing warm exhaust air.

HVAC intakes draw air *into* the system for cooling, they are not where warm air is pushed *out* for disposal.

Data center HVAC systems operate by circulating cool air to absorb heat generated by equipment, then expelling the collected warm air to the outside world to maintain optimal internal temperatures. This continuous heat rejection process is fundamental to preventing overheating and ensuring equipment longevity.