Data centers represent the future of information. By utilizing a wide variety of electronics racks and server rack sizes, data centers have developed the ability to keep up with expanding businesses of all kinds; in 2011, over 38% of large companies were expected to exceed their IT capacity within 18 months, showing what a large…
In today’s world, businesses are always on the lookout for better ways to keep their data safe. For most, one server cabinet is not enough, they have entire rooms devoted to keeping their servers secure and safe. By some estimates, failed or poorly maintained air conditioning systems are responsible for 65% of IT equipment failures….
In this Internet addicted world, Google reigns king. As the world’s most favorite search engine, the massive company (understandably) needs to have some serious computing power at its disposal. It already owns 15 data centers across the globe (eight alone in the U.S.) and plans to expand that number considerably within the next few years….
As technology continues to advance, businesses are becoming more dependent on data centers. By relying on a separate site that contains multiple data racks and server racks, companies can greatly improve and increase their computing capabilities; this, in turn, allows for faster and more efficient operations, which can be an invaluable differentiating factor in tech…
The need for data centers is growing at a rapid rate. New startups and tech companies are relying more and more on offsite storage and processing power — and with good reason; the power density of data centers is 100 times that of a large commercial office building, offering computing capabilities that simply wouldn’t be…
As technology continues to innovate our lives (and as our dependency on it increases), data centers have risen in popularity. With the capability to store a wide variety of information on server racks and electronics racks, data centers are incredibly useful to tech startups — around 82% of companies save money by moving to the…
To keep your data center running smoothly, installing a data server rack can help keep everything organized. But before you can install a server rack, you need to plan ahead. Installing a server rack takes a lot of preparation to make sure you get the most out of your technology. Here are some easy ways…
Every piece of IT equipment for your data center needs a place to live. In order to keep everything working properly, all equipment must be organized in a specific area. IT equipment can easily be stored in server racks and server cabinets for organizational purposes. If you’re looking to purchase a few racks for your…
Back in the day, data center management used to be pretty straightforward. But because of updated technology and other trends, managing these centers has become more complicated. So, how can someone make managing a data center 10 times easier? Here are some helpful tips. Reduce Your Energy Usage Data centers are often scrutinized for their…
Did you know how critical an issue power usage is becoming thanks to the growing demand on servers? Energy efficiency in data centers is quickly becoming not just a localized issue, but a worldwide matter. Large players like Microsoft and Google are pouring time and money into data center energy solutions. As a result, Google’s…
When you’re setting up the infrastructure for your data center, you’ll make plenty of choices about protecting your servers. You’ll choose sturdy server cabinets and decide on appropriate server rack sizes, arrange hot or cold aisle containment solutions, and nail that perfect cable management. Now, take a tiny bit of time to set up the…
Running a data center is no easy thing. There are enormous barriers to entry, both in knowledge and in cost. The way companies maintain a competitive edge is through constantly optimizing existing systems and ensuring only the best data center infrastructure are being used. So, what are some of the costs associated with operating a…
