Data Center Design

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• Advantages of Modular Data Center Design

  October 20th, 2010 : Kevin Normandeau

  Data center designs continue to evolve, and the industry is rapidly embracing a modular approach to data center construction. This white paper from Lee Technologies outlines the many business advantages that can be achieved by modular data center designs. Read More

• How to Avoid Data Center Planning Mistakes

  September 8th, 2010 : Kevin Normandeau

  Why do so many data center build outs and expansion projects fail? This white paper from Lee Technologies answers this question by revealing the top nine mistakes organizations make when designing and building new data center space. Read More

• HP Moves Beyond The Container

  September 8th, 2010 : Rich Miller

  HP is among a growing number of companies that aere focused on modular data center design, but talking less about "containers" as construction evolves beyond the standard ISO form factors. Read More

• Merlin: Modularity Drives Efficiency

  September 7th, 2010 : Rich Miller

  A new data center built by Capgemini in Swindon, England is being billed as one of the world's most efficient facilities. Here's a closer look at Merlin, which employs a modular design, uses free cooling, has no raised floors or ducts, and uses an automated system to control airflow. Read More

• eBay Names Finalists for Modular Data Center

  September 3rd, 2010 : Rich Miller

  eBay has named six finalists in its unusual RFP process for a new modular data center in Phoenix. eBay is working with Data Center Pulse to solicit and review proposals for the project. Read More

• A Data Center in a Former Model T Plant

  August 18th, 2010 : Rich Miller

  Hosting.com has retrofitted a former Model T factory in Denver to house a 30,000 square foot data center, a cool example of the example of the new economy operating in the footprint of the old. Read More

• Survey: Data Center Expansion Continues

  August 16th, 2010 : Rich Miller

  The nation's leading users of data center space continue to increase their use of mission-critical facilities, as nearly two-thirds are in active expansion mode, according to a survey of Data Center Knowledge readers. Read More

• Ten Unique Data Center Designs

  July 29th, 2010 : Colleen Miller

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• NetApp’s Pioneering Energy Star Data Center

  July 28th, 2010 : Rich Miller

  The NetApp data center in Research Triangle Park (RTP) recently became the first facility to earn the Energy Star for Data Centers rating. Here's a closer look at the infrastructure design that helped NetApp earn an exceptional rating from the EPA. Read More

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