Power Up for Greater Performance: How to Plan Your Power Needs

Power Up for Greater Performance: How to Plan Your Power Needs

Server racks consume large amounts of power, and basic power strips simply aren’t sufficient. Data center rack densities have increased in recent years, with one report noting a rise in server rack density from 5.1kW in 2017 to 8.4kW in 2020. Larger data centers may...
Structured Cabling: Stability, Scalability, and Standardization

Structured Cabling: Stability, Scalability, and Standardization

The types of cables and connectors used within data centers have evolved over the years, necessitating a level of standardization and guidelines to ensure optimal performance and predictability. The American National Standards Institute and the Telecommunications...
Data Center Relocation: Building a Better Process

Data Center Relocation: Building a Better Process

Over the years, data centers have expanded their footprint to meet the ever-growing demand for data storage and access. Many data centers span multiple buildings, with miles of cable and thousands of racks for servers. Effectively and efficiently relocating a data...