Design
The Green Data Center Opportunity
Despite current economic difficulties, the companies that construct and operate the data centers that run the Internet and store vast amounts of corporate and government data are expecting growth this year of about 19%. (Source: Datacentre Dynamics survey 2011). This ... Read More »
Static Transfer Switches: The Best Fit for Your Data Center?
Maintaining a consistent flow of power to your IT equipment is crucial to keeping your data center running. Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) are a critical part of your facility’s electrical infrastructure, as are backup generators. But what about the devices ... Read More »
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 a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 2005 action, BAE Systems was contracted by SPAWAR Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic to procure, produce, install, and test the passive infrastructure of a 312-rack data center in a remarkably short timeframe ... 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 »
