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Benefits of 10GBASE-T Adoption
February 8th, 2012 : Michael Potts
10GBASE-T is the standard technology that enables 1- Gigabit Ethernet operations over balanced twisted-pair copper, including Category 6A unshielded and shielded cabling. It provides flexibility in network design due to its 100-meter reach capability, and the requisite backward compatibility that allows most end users to upgrade from their 10/100/1000-Mbps networks. Read More
Consolidating Data Center Support
February 7th, 2012 : Michael Potts
Although most enterprises today have multiple IT providers, it is worthwhile for large organizations to consider consolidating data center support processes under just one multinational provider. Read More
Dealing with Mixing Below Your Data Center’s Floor
February 1st, 2012 : Michael Potts
Many data centers supply cooling far in excess of what is required or have problems distributing cooling where it is really needed. The most cited cause for such inefficient cooling is a phenomenon known as mixing, in which cool and warm air mix before entering server intakes. Often, when mixing is discussed, the area under the raised floor is ignored because it is hidden from sight. Read More
Preventing IT Equipment Overheating In Winter
January 30th, 2012 : Michael Potts
This white paper from Movincool examines the benefits of using ceiling-mount air conditioners to keep server rooms and closets cool inside heated buildings. Read More
Reclaim Wasted Data Center Cooling Capacity
January 24th, 2012 : Kevin Normandeau
High-density equipment within data center infrastructure is becoming more common, and yet many data centers are not adequately equipped to handle the additional cooling requirements. Because of this, cooling issues such as recirculation and mixing of hot and cool air, as well as poorly controlled humidity are becoming more costly. Read More
Network Optimization Through Cloud Architecture
January 19th, 2012 : Kevin Normandeau
This white paper from Emerson provides a detailed overview of cloud computing technology, detailing common types of cloud architectures and services as well as driving factors and perceived risks impacting widespread adoption. Read More
Designing Around Harmonic Currents
January 18th, 2012 : Michael Potts
A new white paper from StarLine examines harmonics and their significance to power flow. It goes on to detail options to mitigate harmonics and their costs in order to balance the real harmonic load against the cost of the solution. Read More
The Importance of Real-Time Power Monitoring
January 11th, 2012 : Michael Potts
This white paper from Raritan answers some of the most challenging questions associated with energy management while providing detailed explanations of how to correct some of the most common false assumptions regarding power consumption in the data center. Read More
The Growing Importance of ITaaS
January 10th, 2012 : Michael Potts
With the advances of virtualization and cloud computing, IT is now changing focus, moving away from cost optimization and focusing on improving business processes and transforming their operating models and infrastructure into environments previously seen in cloud computing providers. Read More