System failure can be disastrous for a data center — and it’s only getting more expensive. According to the Uptime Institute, 60% of system failures cause more than $100,000 in damages. That’s a dramatic increase from 2019, when only 39% of failures exceeded $100,000. For many companies, outages are a “when” rather than an “if.” […]
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As your business evolves, so too must its data lifecycle management and cloud adoption operations. Undertaking a comprehensive, scalable data center (DC) relocation is an imperative part of that lifecycle — and one that’s arguably inevitable, given the lighting-quick developments in storage technology and the reign of the cloud. How To Create a Data Center […]
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Because most data centers use significant amounts of energy during operation, they generate large amounts of heat, especially when running around the clock. Overheating can damage server equipment, often leading to unwanted downtime when the hardware requires replacing. More importantly, overheated computer equipment can create short circuits and potential fire hazards, so choosing the most […]
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Frequently Asked Questions: What is sensible heat in a data center? Sensible heat is “dry” heat that changes temperature without changing a substance’s phase. In data centers, sensible heat is primarily produced by IT equipment as it runs and radiates heat into the surrounding air. It’s measurable with standard temperature readings like dry-bulb temperature and […]
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Frequently Asked Questions: What are the ASHRAE temperature and humidity guidelines for data centers? As of 2008, ASHRAE standards recommend a data center temperature range between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (18-27°C). The recommended range for A1 to A4 class hardware is 18°C to 27°C (64.4°F to 80.6°F). For humidity, ASHRAE recommends: – Relative Humidity: […]
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Frequently Asked Questions: What is a data center temperature sensor? They are sensors that make it easy to monitor temperatures, humidity, and airflow of data centers. They can provide alerts depending on certain thresholds. Where should temperature sensors be placed in a data center for the most accurate readings? Place sensors in known hot zones […]
KEEP READINGAs life continues to shift towards online resources, it’s easy to imagine the world being freed of physical objects. After all, the information available in the books and DVDs on your shelf, the documents in your filing cabinet and the pages of your calendar are all available through a device that fits in your pocket. […]
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Climate change is impacting more than our wildlife and natural resources. The changing weather can compromise our data centers and lead to numerous performance issues that are both costly and inconvenient. In an increasingly digital world, protecting our data centers is necessary to maintain operations and keep businesses that rely on online networks and servers […]
KEEP READINGFrequently Asked Questions: What percentage of data center energy consumption goes to cooling? Cooling and ventilation systems typically consume 30-55% of a data center’s total energy consumption, with the average hovering around 40%. This substantial energy usage makes cooling one of the largest operational expenses in data center management. What are the biggest costs for […]
KEEP READINGWhile many companies use alternative computer room layouts and designs that you might be familiar with, raised floor systems provide more benefits. Raised access floor systems offer services that make them a more efficient, economical choice for the configuration of today’s data centers and computer rooms. Request More Information What Is a Raised Floor System? […]
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