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With rising computing demands, data centers produce significant heat loads that must be effectively managed to maintain safe server operation and reduce energy consumption. CFD has become essential in analyzing airflow, thermal distribution, and hot-spot formation in such facilities. Previous research shows CFD can identify thermal issues like hot air recirculation and the importance of containment strategies for efficiency improvements. With the rapid growth of cloud computing and data storage, data centers have become critical infrastructure. However, high heat generation from servers poses a major challenge for efficient thermal management. This project focuses on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling of a 12-rack data center with a total heat dissipation of 500 kW. The objective is to analyze airflow and temperature distribution and determine the maximum temperature for a given CRAC airflow rate. A CFD model is developed using turbulence and heat transfer models to simulate real operating conditions.