Data Center Design
Data center design is the development of spatial, environmental, functional and safety plans (mechanical, electrical, architecture and fire protection) for the physical building and infrastructure of a...
View ArticleData Center Design Primer: Part Five
Also see parts one, two, three and four of this series. Designing a data center involves a number of decisions that rely on each other; for instance, whether you use a raised floor will affect the...
View ArticleNew GE 3U Distribution Panel Provides Higher Electrical Capacity in a More...
GE (NYSE: GE) today introduced a new and more compact 3U Distribution Panel for data center power cabinet applications. The new distribution panel—accommodating a smaller rack-space footprint compared...
View ArticleIHS: IT Rack and Enclosure Unit Shipments to Grow 2.9% in 2015
Global unit shipments of IT racks and enclosures are forecast to grow 2.9 percent in 2015 accompanied by 4.4 percent revenue growth, according to a recently published IHS (NYSE: IHS) report: IT Racks...
View ArticleLithium-Ion Power for Data Storage and Servers
Data is one of the most important things to protect, whether personal or corporate, and more and more data is produced and stored than ever before. Very large amounts of data residing in cloud-based...
View ArticleOptimizing Data Center Operations
Organizations that process large amounts of data are continually seeking ways to squeeze more capacity out of their data centers. As network demands from customers, partners and employees continue to...
View ArticleCase Study: Modified Rack Design for Higher Data Center Temperature
Increasing the ambient temperature in data center computer rooms to 65°C (149°F) can greatly reduce cooling. Operating at this temperature poses challenges, however, not the least of which is how...
View ArticleRack Density Remains Low Despite Growing Sales of Higher-Power Rack PDUs
Rack PDUs with higher power ratings, in the 5-10 kW range, accounted for 41% of global rack PDU revenue in 2015 compared to 38% in 2013, proving that a shift is occurring. While 5-10 kW rack PDUs are...
View ArticleSolutions for Your Network Closet
Network closets are a critical link between information-technology (IT) networks and infrastructure. Regardless of whether a single network closet is your entire IT setup or you have thousands of them...
View ArticleCountering the Threat of Physical Security Breaches
Most commentators agree that we are in the midst of a digital revolution. Data will play an important role in the world of business, and over time, competitive benefits will accrue for businesses that...
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