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  Optimizing Ethernet in Data Center NetworksAugust 22, 2022
  Demand for faster data transfer, and more of it, has exploded exponentially over the last decade. Even before the pandemic, growth was already at exponential rates, but with the work from anywhere trend and more people gaming and streaming from home, demand rose even further.  With it came an explosion in innovation, and a necessary one. Data Center Interconnects (DCI) Ethernet cable speeds increased from 100 Gb applications to 400 Gb and beyond. Server speeds have gone from 10 Gb to 25 Gb and beyond,… Read more: Optimizing Ethernet in Data Center Networks
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  The Data Link Layer – How DAC and AOC Cables Can Work For YouMay 26, 2022
  As the need for data storage and speed increases, the need for hyperscale data centers has increased. So has the need for edge data centers as well. While large-scale centers serve companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, other organizations are looking at smaller data centers closer to the end-user. In both cases, the data link layer of the data center is critical. Enter Direct Attach Copper (DACs) cables and Active Optical Cables (AOCs). Key Takeaways By the end of this article, you’ll know: What is that… Read more: The Data Link Layer – How DAC and AOC Cables Can Work For You
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  How a Fire-Rated Power Distribution System Reduces RiskFebruary 13, 2022
  Fires are not super common in data centers, but they do happen, and most often when they do, they are not reported (at least not in the news). Much of the reason for this is that fires are usually small and quickly contained. It is unusual for a data center to become fully engulfed.  Even when such fires are reported on, details can be sketchy, causes, and investigations hidden behind NDA’s and are therefore difficult to learn from. While companies want to retain control over… Read more: How a Fire-Rated Power Distribution System Reduces Risk
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  3 Steps to Avoid Cable Management TroublesMarch 2, 2021
  Do you ever have one of those projects that just turns into, well, a problem at every turn? You see it on your to-do list or as you walk by that area in the data center, and think, “I should finish that.” But the pain of the project, and the problems you’ve had with it, are just too much? Here are 3 steps to help you avoid cable management troubles before they become a problem project you need to try to ignore. Key Takeaways By… Read more: 3 Steps to Avoid Cable Management Troubles
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  How to Design an Effective Data Center Cable Labeling SystemNovember 10, 2020
  One of the things we talk about often in cable management besides having the right cable management and rack management systems that make your data center the most efficient, is using an effective cable labeling system. Key Takeaways By the end of this article, you’ll know: Jump to Section: The reason is simple. Nearly every technician has said, at one point or another, “I wish I had labeled that.” So whether you are just getting started with labels or you are labeling existing systems, the… Read more: How to Design an Effective Data Center Cable Labeling System
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  Server Rack Configuration and Cable Management Best PracticesNovember 6, 2020
  There are only three types of currency in the world: time, money, and expertise – and we can’t afford to waste any of them. You have the expertise needed to run a data center and you hire others with the same expertise. But there are two things you can always save in your data center: time and money. Key Takeaways By the end of this article, you’ll know: Jump to Section: It seems like we never have enough of either one, and time and money… Read more: Server Rack Configuration and Cable Management Best Practices
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  Rapid Data Center Growth: Keys to Rack Management SuccessOctober 19, 2020
  The COVID pandemic hit, and workers headed home for good, but not just to binge old episodes of Fringe and eat ice cream on the sofa. They headed there to work, which meant that suddenly data centers were overloaded. Operating at near maximum capacity, HVAC systems strained to keep up, and data center managers lost fistfuls of hair seeking solutions to keeping up with the exponential pace of data center growth. Jump to Section: But they recovered rapidly, developing plans for expansion and revamping of… Read more: Rapid Data Center Growth: Keys to Rack Management Success
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  The Spaghetti Mess – Rack Cable Management EssentialsSeptember 15, 2020
  We often talk about the importance of network cable management in data centers, and how important it is to efficiency, airflow, equipment longevity, and more. But what about on managing cables on the rack itself?  Key Points -The Server Rack Itself: A sturdy, properly sized server rack is the foundation of a good cable management system. Wider racks are becoming more common to accommodate larger components. -Cable Managers, Bundling, and Labeling: Using tools like horizontal lacing bars, bundling cables with Velcro ties, and clearly labeling… Read more: The Spaghetti Mess – Rack Cable Management Essentials
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  How Cable Management and Airflow Management Impact Each Other in Data CentersSeptember 1, 2020
  Here’s the simple truth of the matter. Cable management can impact airflow management , and airflow should definitely inform the method, type, and execution of cable management. To understand how the two impact each other and what the best overall solution will be for your data center, it is important for use to take a look at cable management and airflow from a high level perspective. Key Points –Integrated Design is Crucial: Airflow and cable management should be planned together as a single, integrated part… Read more: How Cable Management and Airflow Management Impact Each Other in Data Centers
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  The Impact on Data Center Services – Before and After COVIDAugust 16, 2020
  The COVID pandemic has impacted nearly every industry, and while some have been impacted negatively, others are thriving. The key to all of these things is the ability to adapt. Nowhere is this truer than in data centers. The impact of COVID on data center services has been significant, and those in this “essential industry” can’t work remotely for the most part. Key Points –Increased Demand: The global shift to remote work, virtual learning, and online entertainment during the pandemic caused a massive surge in… Read more: The Impact on Data Center Services – Before and After COVID

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