Design
AC Versus DC in the Data Center: Redux
What could better fit a month of discussing UPS systems in the data center than a controversial design topic like AC versus DC power? Over the past two weeks, the Data Center Journal has reviewed the basics of UPS systems ... Read More »
Which UPS Configuration Is Right for You?
UPS (uninterruptible power supply) units are critical to keeping your data center up and running, but how should you choose among the myriad configuration options? As with most design decisions, the first step is to determine your goals and requirements ... Read More »
DoD Data Center Project: Beating Schedule and Budget Requirements
In support of the Department of Defense directive to consolidate data centers, a team led by BAE Systems procured, produced, installed and tested a 312-rack data center in North Charleston, South Carolina, in a remarkably short timeframe of less than ... Read More »
How to Bring the Green Revolution to Your Data Center Door
Despite the fact that the cloud has increased enterprise sustainability, data center facilities around the globe are expected to consume 19 percent more energy in 2012 than in 2011, according to new research from Datacenter Dynamics. This is a bit ... Read More »
Lighting as the Unsung Hero in Data Center Energy Efficiency
Data center facilities managers know that “green” matters. In addition to the energy cost savings, embracing earth-friendly practices helps guarantee compliance with increasingly strict environmental regulations and helps brand the company more favorably. But going green can also mean getting ... Read More »
Five Factors to Consider When Developing Enclosure Solutions for Mobile Applications
In the aftermath of a bank robbery, a local TV news station provides live coverage by rushing a broadcast truck to the scene. Meanwhile, three states away, law-enforcement officials activate their mobile command center to re-establish communications and stability following ... Read More »
Temperature Versus Warranty, What Is More Important to Your Servers?
Energy: it’s becoming a broken record in the data center industry. It’s a major concern of data center managers and operators, with energy prices rising (whether due to inflation or increasing demand) and with the appetite of power-hungry facilities growing ... Read More »
Designing A Secure Data Center
A data center needs to be equipped with excellent physical security along with the software security measures. It would be great if a data center owner could locate his facility in a physically remote site. A craggy rock face or ... Read More »
What Does High Density Mean Today?
With ever-increasing demand on IT resources, data centers must grow to keep pace with the needs of users—whether in the company or beyond it. But adding more floor space is an expensive, disruptive and sometimes unaffordable option. One possible solution ... Read More »
Energy Conservation in the Data Center: 12 Simple Steps
Energy. Power. Whatever you want to call it, it’s a top concern of many data center managers and designers. (And yes, there’s a difference between energy and power, but that’s another matter.) As data centers consume more energy and the ... Read More »
