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- Data Center Physical Infrastructure: Optimizing Business Value Data center physical infrastructure (DCPI) is the foundation upon which Information Technology (IT) and telecommunication networks reside. It is the "backbone" of the business, as its elements provide the power, cooling, physical housing, security, fire protection and cabling which allow the Information Technology to function. DOWNLOAD >>
- Data Center Projects: Standardized Process As the design and deployment of data center physical infrastructure moves away from art and more toward science, the benefits of a standardized and predictable process are becoming compelling. Beyond the ordering, delivery, and installation of hardware, any build or upgrade project depends critically upon a well-defined process as insurance against surprises, cost overruns, delays, and frustration. This paper presents an overview of a standardized, step-by-step process methodology that can be adapted and configured to suit individual requirements. DOWNLOAD >>
- Creating Order from Chaos in Data Centers and Server Rooms Data center professionals can rid themselves of messy racks, sub-standard under floor air distribution, and cable sprawl with a minimum of heartache and expense. Whether the data center mess is created over years of mismanagement or whether the cable-choked data center is inherited, solutions for both quick fixes and longer term evolutionary changes exist. This paper outlines several innovative approaches for dealing with the symptoms of chaos and for eliminating the root causes of disorder. DOWNLOAD >>
- How Monitoring Systems Reduce Human Error in Distributed Server Rooms and Remote Wiring Closets Surprise incidences of downtime in server rooms and remote wiring closets lead to sleepless nights for many IT managers. Most can recount horror stories about how bad luck, human error, or just simple incompetence brought their server rooms down. This paper analyzes several of these incidents and makes recommendations for how a basic monitoring system can help reduce the occurrence of these unanticipated events. DOWNLOAD >>
- Implementing Energy Efficient Data Centers This paper explains how to quantify the electricity savings and provides examples of methods that can greatly reduce electrical power consumption. DOWNLOAD >>
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- Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers Conventional models for estimating electrical efficiency of data centers are grossly inaccurate for real-world installations. This paper shows that the values commonly used for estimating equipment inefficiency are quite inaccurate. A simple, more accurate efficiency model is described that provides a rational basis to identify and quantify waste in power and cooling equipment. DOWNLOAD >>
- The Advantages of Row and Rack-Oriented Cooling Architectures for Data Centers This paper contrasts room, row, and rack architectures and shows why row-oriented cooling will emerge as the preferred solution for most next generation data centers. DOWNLOAD >>
- Classification of Data Center Operations Technology (OT) Management Tools Data centers today lack a formal system for classifying software management tools. As a result, confusion exists regarding which management systems are necessary and which are optional for secure and efficient data center operation. This paper divides the realm of data center "Operations Technology" into four distinct domains and compares the primary and secondary functions of key subsystems within these domains. With a classification system in place, data center professionals can begin to determine what kinds of physical infrastructure management tools they need - and don't need - to operate their data centers. DOWNLOAD >>
- An Improved Architecture for High-Efficiency, High-Density Data Centers This paper describes the principles of a new, commercially available data center architecture that can be implemented today to dramatically improve the electrical efficiency of data centers. DOWNLOAD >>
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- 60-Second Data Center Time lapse video showing a complete data center installation in 60 seconds. WATCH VIDEO >>
- Reducing the Multiplier Effect Most people don't realize that for every watt consumed by servers, an additional 1-1.5 watts or more are consumed by the equipment that supports the data center. Learn how to reduce consumption and bring more efficiency to your UPS, air conditioning, network equipment, storage devices, and computing systems. WATCH VIDEO >>
- Measuring Data Center Efficiency If you can't measure it, you can't manage it! Find out how companies like yours are using various metrics to track their data center efficiency and bring it in line with budget constraints, industry norms, and green initiatives.. WATCH VIDEO >>
- Elements of the Efficient Enterprise, Part 1 Think high density technology makes you more efficient? It may, but not so fast! If you're squeezing more condensed technologies into the same footprint you might be in for a little surprise. WATCH VIDEO >>
- Elements of the Efficient Enterprise, Part 2 Think you're growing your facility efficiently? You might be or you might not be. If power loads are doubling, network are consolidating, or your sales are taking off you might be in for a little surprise. WATCH VIDEO >>
- Elements of the Efficient Enterprise, Part 3 Want to reduce waste but don't know where to start? Begin with your data center's equipment. If you take a long hard look at each component's efficiency performance you might be in for a little surprise. WATCH VIDEO >>
- Elements of the Efficient Enterprise, Part 4 You're growing, but are you growing efficiently? If you're adding great new technologies like blade servers that are faster, smaller, and more efficient than ever keep three things in mind: Location, Location, Location. WATCH VIDEO >>
- Elements of the Efficient Enterprise, Part 5 Think high density applications will make you more efficient? To an extent yes... but wait a minute, you might be in for a surprise. High density heat can contaminate your cooling. WATCH VIDEO >>
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