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Everything You Need To Know About IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

Business operations demand regular replacements for IT assets, but ever-increasing concerns for environmental sustainability, compliance and data security make it difficult to get rid of old assets responsibly. IT asset disposition (ITAD) services address these demands. It allows organizations to offload old IT items without creating dangerous electronic waste (e-waste) or putting data at risk. […]

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Impacting the Data Center Industry

How Artificial Intelligence Is Impacting the Data Center Industry

As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry grows by leaps and bounds, how we manage and configure data centers is changing. Traditional models often struggle to meet the unique computing challenges of AI, including extensive heat generation and power consumption. Moving forward, building and configuring data centers to address the needs of AI will be a […]

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Tips for Data Center Management

Tips for Data Center Management

Data centers are among any company’s most important resources, so this infrastructure must run uninterrupted on the latest technology. That’s why every business should practice effective data center management. What Is Data Center Management? Data center management involves overseeing the computing, storage and networking components. Essentially, its goal is to preserve uptime and increase utilization […]

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A Guide to Data Center Structured Cabling

Frequently Asked Questions: What is structured cabling in a data center? Structured cabling is a standardized, organized infrastructure approach that connects devices through a systematic framework. It addresses labeling, technical specifications, connection methods, and testing requirements. Instead of using random point-to-point connections, structured cabling uses organized, hierarchical layers following standards like TIA-942. What problems does […]

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A Guide To Liquid Cooling For High-Density Equipment Racks

Frequently Asked Questions: What is liquid cooling in data centers? Liquid cooling uses liquid coolant (typically water or specialized fluids) to absorb and dissipate heat from data center components. Unlike air, liquids have a higher heat capacity and can carry away significantly more heat more efficiently than traditional air-based cooling systems. What makes liquid more […]

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DataSpan Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary!

Since 1974, when we opened our doors as Media Recovery, we have been devoted to optimizing data centers. As technology improved, we stayed ahead of the curve, finding advanced and innovative ways to solve our clients’ needs. As a result, our company became one of the largest suppliers of data storage products and services in the […]

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How Often Should a Clean Room Be Cleaned?

Clean rooms are a vital component of many tech and research industries. These secure environments are designed to protect raw, private data from contaminants and debris. Clean rooms can also help you control environmental factors that could impact your business operations, such as pressure, temperature, humidity and flow rate. Microbes and air particles accumulate over […]

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Tips for Data Center Airflow Management

Frequently Asked Questions: What is data center airflow management? Data center airflow management refers to implementing efficient solutions to address temperature-control challenges, such as creating ideal air circulation patterns and preventing mixing of hot and cold air. The core principle is simple: IT equipment must only take in cool air and CRAC return plenums must […]

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The Future Of Data Center Design

Keeping up with trends is essential to staying modern as the data center industry transforms and expands. Data center trends influence where the industry leads and which companies can reach the forefront. Embracing new industry trends and anticipating data center design challenges can help your company stay ahead. Optimizing data center design per 2023’s developments […]

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Data Center Power Redundancy and Its Importance

Data centers rely on power for nearly everything. Losing utility power, malfunctioning hardware or an end-of-life replacement can result in thousands or even millions of dollars lost per hour. These risks are why backup power is crucial in overall data center design. What are a data center’s redundant power supplies? These infrastructure units include uninterruptible […]

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