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Category Archives: Data Center Infrastructure
Warmer Data Centers with Shielded Cabling and VersaPOD Cabinets
It is OK to raise temperatures in the data center? According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and equipment manufacturers, it is. New recommendations in ASHRAE 72-74 (22-23C) suggest it is no longer necessary … Continue reading
How to Eliminate Server Swing-Arms in Data Center Cabinets
Server-mounted swing arms are a common solution for cable management in data center enclosures. But they actually cause more problems than they solve. Swing arms have limited capacity and when overfilled, can keep cabinet doors from closing. This not only … Continue reading
Network World Article: Point-to-point data center cable will cost you in the long run
If you’re considering the various cabling options for data centers, you should check out this article from Network World: (http://www.networkworld.com/news/tech/2012/022912-p2p-cables-256789.html) Written by Siemon’s Carrie Higbie, it discusses a current hot debate in data center infrastructure circles, comparing “Point-to-Point” cabling designs … Continue reading
Adoption of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) in the data center
Here’s a good video from a Siemon Emerging Technology Forum event where Aquantia, Cisco, Intel and Siemon teamed up to discuss 10GBASE-T adoption in the data center. While the video is a little over a year old, I mention it … Continue reading
Inside a High-Speed University Data Center
It is hard to believe that when I started college in 1991, the concept of a high speed campus network was still in its infancy. I remember going to the student center and connecting to VAX mainframes from thin-client terminals … Continue reading
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Video: The Future of Data Centers @ The Data Center Marketplace’s New York Data Center Discussion Panel Event
Ever wonder what happens when you get a bunch of industry thinkers together and ask that question? Well wonder no more. Brady Lambert of Data Center Marketplace held an event Q4 of last year and was kind enough to post … Continue reading
10 Ways Z-MAX Category 6A Connectors Ensure the Highest Performance and Ease of Installation
We care a lot about high performing cabling installed right the first time. That was what Siemon engineers focused on during the design of the 10Gb/s RJ-45-style Z-MAX 6A connector. The “simpler is better” design makes installation a breeze, whether … Continue reading
Video: St Andrew’s University’s Energy Efficient Data Center
Future-Tech, a specialist in data center design and construction, provides this excellent case study video about their implementation of an energy efficient data center at St Andrew’s University in Scotland. The data center cabinets you’ll see in the video are … Continue reading
Point-to-Point vs. Any-to-All: Understanding structured cabling’s benefits
The 11/4/11 issue of Processor Magazine features a cover story exploring point-to-point cabling (AKA: top of rack, direct-connect, etc) versus any-to-all structured cabling in the data center. Based on an interview with Siemon’s Carrie Higbie, it does a great job … Continue reading
Cisco releases new data center switch
Cisco announced new switches for the data center. For those that wonder when the newer models are coming out that support 10GBASE-T, check out the video on our website. In the meantime, here is a link to the new switch … Continue reading