Data centers are at the mercy of severe weather risk and must have contingency plans to prevent downtime. Even the most thoroughly protected data centers are at risk of failure when severe weather occurs. Events like lightning storms and heat waves threaten to damage data center electrical equipment, while floods can take down your […]
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Since the beginning of his second term, President Trump has threatened harsh tariffs against various nations as part of a new strategy to reshore American industry and increase external revenue. These proposed tariffs have sent shockwaves across virtually all industries, especially those reliant on technology and material imports. That said, the administration has made numerous […]
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Anyone with experience in the data center space knows good design involves more than choosing the right equipment and arranging hot and cold aisles. The flooring you choose to install is a crucial component for a comprehensive design that maximizes efficiency and functionality from all parts of the server room. If you’re looking to install […]
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There are many assumptions about how third-party maintenance (TPM) and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support differ. Explore the common myths about TPMs and learn how data centers can optimize your budget and extend equipment life, all without sacrificing performance. Myth # 1: Microcode Updates Are Vital to Your Hardware Performance While the goal of microcode updates is to enhance stability, many businesses don’t necessarily rush to execute every microcode update. After […]
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Unexpected shutdowns due to power outages, natural disasters and other power supply disruptions can cause major data loss — and every second spent waiting for your backup generator to kick in escalates its impact. That’s why having a functioning uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is essential in data centers of any size. An advanced UPS management […]
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Enterprises of all types rely on data storage technologies to meet compliance requirements, run applications, backup valuable business data and store large media files such as video. Depending on your organization’s size, budget and goals, you’ll find a number of different data storage methods to choose from. To help you decide, here is a brief […]
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Data centers generate vast amounts of carbon and heat during day-to-day operations. As a professional in the data industry, you know proper lighting is crucial for your facility’s safety, efficiency and operating costs. Daily operations rely on adequate lighting and meeting specific requirements to complete vital tasks. However, choosing the right lighting source can increase your […]
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According to Uptime’s Data Center Resiliency Survey, network issues were the top reason for downtime in 2022. The complex landscape of cloud-based applications and software-defined architectures makes it more important than ever to have a network that can keep pace with your operations. DataSpan is one of the largest distributors of data storage products and services in […]
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Undoubtedly, many of today’s working data centers are a far cry from the stock images of perfectly clean rows of racks filled with immaculate servers and neatly wound cabling. Since real data centers are constantly under pressure to do more with less, setting cleaning standards and establishing best practices to maintain operational efficiency are too often forgotten in the rush to meet […]
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A recent global market report projects the colocation market will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 14.9% over the next few years. Experts predict the market will be worth $124.15 billion by 2028 — a staggering increase from 2023, when it was worth $62.46 billion. Understanding how colocation works and its benefits reveals why it […]
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