In terms of heat, humidity, cooling, airflow, water, and other environmental conditions in the data center, what are common environmental monitoring mistakes enterprises make regarding these conditions? Oftentimes, data center managers will use environmental monitoring solutions at the room level, but not at the rack level. The most common environmental concern to take place within the […]

Filler Panels are used two ways in a server rack or cabinet.  To give a clean, “filled” aesthetic look to a rack, reduce dust or direct airflow. There are many varieties of filler panels: solid, vented, perforated, flanged, etc. Keeping expensive server, storage and networking equipment cool is a significant expense in every data center.  Thousands […]

What are the most common mistakes made when purchasing UPSes? The most common mistake that is made when selecting a UPS is improper sizing. Choosing the appropriate sized UPS can be daunting. Selecting a system that is too large will be a money pit, and selecting one that is too small has the obvious result […]

What are the major benefits of building a data center with modularity in mind? Why is it such a popular option right now? Modular data centers – or data centers that are that are portable, pre-configured and set up inside of either shipping containers or other prefabricated housings – have become quite popular over the […]

Even when the world is shaking a 19″ seismic server rack enclosure can keep your equipment safe. Many data centers reside in geographies where earthquakes and other seismic activity are very real occurrances.  To insure the continuing operation of equipment and even more importantly, the safety of data center personnel during a seismic event, it is […]