Data center airflow management operates on a simple premise: IT equipment must only take in cool air and CRAC return plenums must only take in warm air. Under no circumstances should there be a mixing of cold air and return air. That’s it. Yet, many data centers struggle to facilitate this dynamic at a high cost to their […]
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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 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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As the 5G ecosystem expands and evolves, data centers must adjust to face new challenges and meet needs effectively. While advanced technology increases performance, connectivity and mobility, it’s important to understand the impact of 5G on data centers. Understanding the relationship between 5G and data centers allows companies to adjust to shifting technologies and keep […]
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If your organization works with in-house servers, maintaining the ideal conditions in your server room is essential to keep your systems functioning at their best. Here’s why server room temperature control matters in a server room and the key considerations for maintaining optimal conditions. The Ideal Server Room Temperature and Humidity The optimal server room […]
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The information technology (IT) world is constantly evolving and reaching new heights, and data centers are no exception. Data centers were once on-premise, centralized facilities that housed all the physical and digital data infrastructure. Now, with the influx of portable, self-contained modular data centers, organizations can have greater flexibility and scalability when it comes to […]
KEEP READINGIn the digital age, server rooms are at the core of most businesses, regardless of their size. Enterprises need a safe, practical space to store the critical data that keeps their business running. If something impacts your server room’s security or effectiveness, you could lose sensitive information like client data or internal databases. More businesses […]
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Heat generation is a normal side-effect of running any electrical equipment, including data center equipment. However, data centers hold your critical information, and a buildup of heat can cause irreparable damage to your servers. They may shut down if temperatures climb too high, and regularly operating under the strain of elevated temperatures can shorten the […]
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Data has a finite life cycle — regardless of your company size, there will come a day when you need to remove or replace older media. Part of that process involves making proprietary information and intellectual property unreadable on any device, so it does not fall into the wrong hands. Data destruction renders data completely […]
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Hybrid Data Centers Explained While the traditional on-premises data center still has its benefits, many companies are discovering that more advanced data center solutions are necessary for staying competitive in today’s ever-evolving tech landscape. The hybrid data center combines the best of cloud and physical infrastructure in one innovative framework. This post will explain what […]
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