Did you know there are state and local guidelines for heating and cooling your data center? The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning, also known as ASHRAE, are guidelines that determine the temperature of various heating and cooling systems. These are government policies, so you must follow and understand them. Let’s look at ASHRAE A1…
Data centers are essential to various businesses’ needs because they hold valuable customer and company information. Because of this, you have to make sure that your data center is safeguarded and properly maintained. So how do you do this effectively? One of the first things you should consider is getting network switches for your data…
Cable management is an important part of data center maintenance. Without cable management, you may waste time and energy attempting to get access cables leading to servers needing repairs. You might not be able to find the specific cable you need to replace. Lacing panels are great answers to this problem, as they organize cords…
If you have a data center, keeping your equipment safe is important. Servers don’t grow on trees; you are responsible for using them to their fullest capacity. Did you know buying the right server rack saves money? This is something that most people don’t think about when they’re in the market for one, but it’s…
If you have a data center, you must know what an ingress protection rating is. IP ratings are given to electricity-powered products with many moving parts. Sound familiar? This is a snapshot of how protected your cables, servers, and data cabinets are against any accidents, specifically around solids and liquids. What does that mean? In…
Seismic server racks are designed to hold your mission critical equipment. It’s important to learn as much as possible about the various standards to stay informed and know exactly what your data center cabinets protect against. Learn more about the three important aspects of seismic server standards. GR-63-Core Standards At AMCO Enclosures, our seismic server racks are…
Data center technology is changing all the time, and people must stay on top of new technology as it comes out. For instance, a wide variety of racks are available for your servers and networking gear. Two of these options are 2-post and 4-post racks. You must learn their differences when trying to get the…
We often overlook the importance of cable management in our server rooms, especially since it isn’t essential to functionality. That said, you can save time for your technicians and money for your business by organizing the cables properly. It’ll look professional and make the repair process more efficient if something goes wrong with your server….
Quite a few factors determine whether a rack is compatible with a server. You have to decide between several types of racks based on your server’s size and capacity. You also have to consider whether the rack has enough space for the accessories you need, like exhaust chimneys. Read more in this beginner’s guide to understanding…
When you have a data center, you must keep it safe. Much of this involves adjusting temperature and environmental changes within certain parameters. The relative humidity of the data center has to be just the right amount for things to work properly. First, let’s define a few terms. Humidity is the moisture in the air….
There’s nothing more daunting than running a data center. You have to manage things effectively and balance several factors, such as lighting, power distribution, cooling, ventilation systems, and server accessories like data cabinets to hold the servers and other equipment. Finding the right size data cabinet can be difficult. Luckily, we’re here to help. Check…
If you have a seismic rack, you’ve demonstrated that you think far ahead, especially if you live in a seismically active place. Seismic racks are perfect for keeping your servers safe in case of emergency, but how are seismic racks important for avoiding downtime? You’ll be surprised at all the things a seismic rack can do. Seismic…
