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Category Archives: Data Center Space and Density
Maximum space savings and air flow in the data center using reduced diameter RazorCore cables
Siemon expands its comprehensive line of fiber trunking solutions with XGLO RazorCore assemblies. Siemon’s RazorCore cables have a significantly reduced cable outside diameter (OD) for maximum space savings and air flow. Available in OM3 and OM4 laser-optimized multimode fiber and in … Continue reading
Contractor Pitstop – Siemon’s V600 24″ (600mm) Cabinet
Looking for a cost-effective, feature-rich 24” (600mm) cabinet solution? Check out Siemon’s V600: Standard footprint 24” (600mm) width, 40” (1000mm) and 48” (1200mm) depth options, 45U Flexible mounting options Standard 19” mounting rails are depth adjustable to support multiple equipment … Continue reading
TIA releases 942-A – what it means to you in simple terms.
TIA 942 was the first data center cabling standard in the US. Many countries either follow or at least use its guidance. In TIA (View the Standards Informant Guide to TIA Standards), standards are written with a useful life of … Continue reading
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
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
Growth in Usage of Data Center Service Providers
It doesn’t seem that long ago that there was a sort of phobia behind outsourcing your data center to service provider. Many IT users believed you needed to be close to your servers. That perception has changed, even more rapidly than … Continue reading
Data Center Design Remains a Key Area of Interest
This is a short article that came from a survey of the current focus of Data Center Manager’s interests. Seeing design at the top underlines the importance and power of our design services, when they can be offered. Check it … Continue reading