Recent natural disasters have emphasized the risk that mother nature poses to American businesses. Data centers, in particular, carry high risk. These massive collections of electronics racks hold precious data and face both internal and external risks. And when a natural disaster moves through an area, this data could become its victim. Because a single…
Updating your organization’s data center is critical to keeping up with industry standards. According to Green Computing norms, any data center that is older than seven years is considered out of date. However, practical standards consider the average life of a data center to be about nine years. If your center is nearing this age,…
The cloud computing and data industry is moving rapidly forward. At this point, Green Computing norms declare data centers more than seven years old out of date. While the practical average life of a data center is nine years, it can still be challenging to keep up with industry expectations. This is why staff training…
When choosing electronics racks for your data center, there are many factors to consider. While selecting the right cold or thermal containment system is essential, there are other specifics pertaining to size and weight capacity. Cabinet load rating is one of these key specifics. Use this guide to understand the basics of data rack load…
For many organizations, custom data cabinet configurations provide tailored storage solutions that otherwise would be difficult to find. If your organization wants to order customized racks, there are many factors to consider. With so many types of IT racks and customizable options on the market, it’s essential to know what is important to your business….
Upsizing your company and moving into a better space is an exciting step. While there are many challenges associated with making this move, moving your data center may be one of the most daunting. If done carelessly, you risk damaging equipment and injuring people. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to move your electronics…
As technology continues to advance, the modern data center will have to keep up. According to Green Computing norms, a data center that is older than seven years is considered out of date. But data centers usually have a life span of up to nine years. So, as companies continue to update their electronics racks…
You know that there are plenty of benefits of using IT racks, but are you purchasing the best one for your company’s needs? When it comes to preventing data loss, seismic racks are a growing industry solution. When an earthquake hits, it’s important that an organization has done what it can to prevent major equipment…
When it comes to protecting an organization’s data, the physical data center needs to be safeguarded against any threats. While 65% of IT equipment failures happen because of inadequate, poorly maintained, or failed air conditioning systems, mechanical failures are not the only concern. Environmental threats can also cause entire systems failures and physical damage. And…
When was the last time you updated your data center to better suit your company’s needs? While data centers generally have a life of about nine years, Green Computing norms state that a center is out of date after about seven. With the ever-changing IT industry, data centers are evolving faster than ever, and many…
Temperature control is central to a data center’s efficiency. All types of server racks require some kind of cooling system, and when that system is not working properly, hot spots can develop. By understanding the cause of hot spots and how to address them, your data center can refine its network switch cooling solutions. Why…
Just as the broader information technology industry continues to evolve, so do data centers. Globalization and the increasing rate of information sharing are both contributing factors to these changes. IT racks are no longer uniform, nor are the rooms that contain them. So, what can we expect to develop over the rest of this year?…
