IT equipment generates a lot of thermal energy, making cooling practices an essential part of data center management. Hot and cold aisles focus on increasing the efficiency of your cooling system. Let’s take a closer look at these methods and how containment systems play a role in cooling. What Are Hot and Cold Aisles? Hot […]
KEEP READINGAs an IT professional, you understand the importance of safeguarding your data center. Protecting your servers can take many forms, and bracing equipment is an essential component to consider. Learn about server bracing equipment and why it’s critical to your data center. What Is Server Bracing Equipment? Earthquakes can cause significant damage to buildings. Much […]
KEEP READINGData 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 heatwaves threaten to damage data center electrical equipment, while floods can take down your operation for […]
KEEP READINGSeagate Technology Since opening our doors in 1974, DataSpan has become the lead provider of data storage products and services across America. Today, we’re proud to call more than half of the Fortune 1,000 our clients, and we continue expanding our capabilities every day. As we broaden our service capabilities to better serve our clients […]
KEEP READINGData center server racks and entire rooms require meticulous planning. Blanking panels, also known as filler panels, are installed as server rack accessories. While they’re a relatively low-cost investment compared to the other components inside your server room, these simple blanking panels attached to your equipment racks offer important efficiency benefits. What Are Blanking Panels? […]
KEEP READINGDataSpan is excited to join this year’s DATA CENTER WORLD, hosted by AFCOM. Use our code “DATASPAN” to save $200 on your registration! Click here to learn more about the prices and to register for the event. About AFCOM AFCOM advances data center and IT infrastructure professionals by delivering comprehensive and vendor-neutral education […]
KEEP READINGProper maintenance of server hardware ensures a longer life span and decreased risk of problems. Without proper maintenance, the server will not run as smoothly and can often cause large issues that take more time and money to solve. Request More Information Why Is Server Maintenance Important? In the digital age, a company’s servers are a vital […]
KEEP READINGAre You Experiencing Issues With Your Data Center Floor? Data center floors are a mainstay of data centers all over the world. Their innovative raised design provides a wide range of benefits specific to data centers. That said, they aren’t immune to issues down the line. These floors have precise requirements for use and maintenance […]
KEEP READING(By Geist, a division of Vertiv and provider of intelligent power and management solutions for data centers.) Data center airflow management operates on a simple premise — IT equipment should only ever take in cool air, and CRAC return plenums should only ever take in warm air. Under no circumstances should there be a mixing of cold air and return […]
KEEP READINGAt DataSpan nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our customers, team members and the communities we serve. As the US and many other countries continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the demands on our customers have increased, so we want to let you know what we’re doing and how we […]
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