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What To Consider When Designing Custom Data Racks
For many organizations, custom data cabinet configurations provide tailored storage solutions that otherwise would be difficult to find. If your organization wants to order customized racks, there are many factors to consider. With so many types of IT racks and...
Moving a Data Center? How To Do It Safely
Upsizing your company and moving into a better space is an exciting step. While there are many challenges associated with making this move, moving your data center may be one of the most daunting. If done carelessly, you risk damaging equipment and injuring people....
What Is In Store For The Future Of Data Centers?
As technology continues to advance, the modern data center will have to keep up. According to Green Computing norms, a data center that is older than seven years is considered out of date. But data centers usually have a life span of up to nine years. So, as companies...
An Industry Guide To Seismic Data Racks: Part 2
You know that there are plenty of benefits of using IT racks, but are you purchasing the best one for your company's needs? When it comes to preventing data loss, seismic racks are a growing industry solution. When an earthquake hits, it's important that an...
An Industry Guide To Seismic Data Racks: Part 1
When it comes to protecting an organization's data, the physical data center needs to be safeguarded against any threats. While 65% of IT equipment failures happen because of inadequate, poorly maintained, or failed air conditioning systems, mechanical failures are...
Why Data Centers Are Choosing Custom Cabinet Configurations
When was the last time you updated your data center to better suit your company's needs? While data centers generally have a life of about nine years, Green Computing norms state that a center is out of date after about seven. With the ever-changing IT industry, data...
How To Handle Data Center Hot Spots
Temperature control is central to a data center's efficiency. All types of server racks require some kind of cooling system, and when that system is not working properly, hot spots can develop. By understanding the cause of hot spots and how to address them, your data...
Data Center Trends To Watch For
Just as the broader information technology industry continues to evolve, so do data centers. Globalization and the increasing rate of information sharing are both contributing factors to these changes. IT racks are no longer uniform, nor are the rooms that contain...
Common Data Center Emergencies And How To Prevent Them
Risk management is one of the most important parts of running a data center. Your company's information is at the center of all operations, so preventing data loss is critical. By understanding some of the most common causes of data loss and how to prevent...
New To The IT Industry? Here’s A Quick FAQ About Server Racks To Help You Get Started
The power density of a data center is 100 times more than that of a large commercial office building and is equivalent to nine small sized shopping malls of Wal-Mart size. That's just one reason why it's important to be aware of the knowledge required to operate data...
Pros And Cons: Hot vs. Cold Aisle Containment
Keeping your data center at the right temperature is key to your company's digital storage. Network switch racks need to be controlled or they could overheat, causing major data loss. Choosing the right setup and method for this temperature control is a delicate...
Cooling Mistakes To Avoid In Your Data Center
To prevent data loss, IT managers must run a data center with care and precision. Even the best centers have problems, however, causing the airflow to be less than optimal. If you are in charge of a data center, be sure that you are avoiding these common cooling...
Is My Data Center Energy Efficient? What You Should Monitor
The best data centers function with a delicate balance of power and efficiency. As an IT manager, it is your job to make sure that your company's data cabinets are serving their full purpose with the least amount of energy intake. If you have noticed a sudden spike in...
5 Tips For Protecting Your Data Center From Earthquakes
Using server racks to store critical data is an efficient and secure method. The physical nature of this data storage, however, puts your organization at risk. Structural damage from severe weather and other natural events can be devastating to most types of data...
5 Tips For Data Center Fire Prevention
With such a high concentration of power, data centers are at risk for fires. More than 65% of IT equipment failures happen because the server room is poorly maintained, inadequate, or not air conditioned well. Fires can happen around your electronics racks for a...