Every data center has its unique challenges, but there are some common problems every data center has. Reduced space, climate change, and security are challenges data centers must deal with, but there are effective ways to prevent them from causing outages or incurring expensive costs. Check out these common data center problems and preventative tips…
Server racks are an essential component to secure data storage. As a data center manager, you can choose between standard server racks or opt for a custom rack configuration. Overall, custom server racks provide more benefits than a traditional rack; you’ll have more adaptability, better cooling, and higher security. Predetermined server racks might not give…
Setting up a server rack is an easy task, but there are some industry standards that will dictate the final setup. Knowing how to set up a server rack properly and ensuring it’s stable is essential to minimize any risk of damaging equipment. We break down the best practices for setting up a server rack…
Once only a concern on the west coast, seismic design is now implemented at data centers across the country. All seismic design decisions are engineered calculations to reduce the risk of a server rack falling during an earthquake. So how does seismic design affect rack systems? Engineers must consider several factors when creating rack systems…
If you want your business to stay competitive, high-density data centers are a necessity. But the proper equipment can be the difference between an effective data center and inefficient data storage. With so many server racks, finding the best one can be overwhelming. Check out this guide on the pros and cons of the types…
Maintaining the correct server rack temperature in your server room is a crucial element. Many factors, including temperature, are involved in monitoring a server room, especially if you have enclosed data racks containing your equipment. With the correct server room temperature, you can ensure a long life for your servers. The equipment in your racks…
Data storage has become increasingly important as the world becomes more digital. Applications, media files, documents, and networks all rely on secure data storage. Safely storing your servers begins with choosing the proper server cabinets. Using a server cabinet to manage your servers is an easy and effective way to protect all your sensitive data….
Server racks and network racks are critical components when building out your data center infrastructure, and one of the most important features in these racks is cable management. When looking at cable management options for data center racks, it is essential to look for as much versatility as you can get because over time your requirements may change. There are several important cable…
It is important when planning your data center build out that you are cost conscious with your initial spend, while also assessing the total cost of ownership. This is why choosing equipment that won’t break the bank but will serve your future requirements is so important. The server racks and network cabinets you select are not an exception, and there are several options when choosing your IT…
There are many pieces of hardware and machinery in a data center that make up the moving parts necessary to protect critical information. If working in a colocation situation, it’s essential to ensure the facility is committed to tracking all environmental variables for each piece of equipment. Proper use of environmental monitoring tools will allow…
Do you have a strategy to effectively manage the cables in your data center? Protect your data center with these tips for effective data center management. Proper cable management will do more for your system than simply keep things organized. Managing your server rack cables effectively improves airflow and cooling efficiency, enhances system performance,…
After a long winter, those of us in the northern climates yearn for the summer. But your data center does not feel the same way. Rising temperatures in your data center could mean destroyed equipment, a fire hazard, and, of course, lost data. These are losses with which you don’t want to deal with, and…
