As organizations increasingly rely on cloud systems to support operations, data centers have emerged as a crucial part of digital infrastructure. For many companies, migration to the cloud has been gradual — and distributed across various hosting sites. But managing...
Choosing a colocation provider is an important business decision requiring tremendous forethought and consideration. You must take into account several critical factors, as the stability and reliability of your IT infrastructure hinge on your ultimate decision....
Servers generate an incredible amount of heat, which is unfortunate because extended exposure to heat is one of the quickest ways to ruin valuable IT equipment. ASHRAE recommends keeping server rooms between 64.4 and 80.6 degrees F. Although ventilation and...
What are the top cooling concerns for data centers, and how can you resolve air-flow issues? USNet President Dustin McLeod and DP Guardian CEO Jon deRidder explain the primary issues data centers are facing currently and the best strategies for lowering energy costs....
Infrastructure assessments can be tedious and intrusive, but they are critical for a successful data center relocation. USNet President Dustin McLeod reveals the two major considerations when performing an infrastructure assessment. Planning a relocation of your data...
Data centers are expensive to own and run, making a personal center impractical for most businesses. One solution is colocation. A colocation facility provides a shared space for servers and hardware as well as on-site third-party security. This helps overcome the...
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...
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...
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...
How did USNet get its start? Here’s a backgrounder from USNet President Dustin McLeod. Planning a relocation of your data center? Learn more at usnet-1.com.
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