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 According to Green Computing norms, a data center that is older than seven years is considered out of date.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...
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...
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...
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 While data centers generally have a life of about nine years, Green Computing norms state that a center is out of date after about seven.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,...
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,...
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...
