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  Edge Computing – A Contrast to ColocationJune 12, 2023
  Edge computing is an innovative strategy that moves data storage and processing closer to users and data sources. On the contrary, colocation utilizes a third party’s centralized area and data to share resources and space with our clients. Although it may appear that location differentiates the two, there are still many other distinctions that make them suitable for different uses and needs.  In 2025, the world’s data creation is forecast to hit a new record high of over 180 zettabytes. Of course, this will inevitably… Read more: Edge Computing – A Contrast to Colocation
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  Hot and Cold Aisle Containment in Data CentersJuly 11, 2022
  Data centers are often made up of hot and cold aisles, and the design of the hot / cold aisle data center is far from new. However, the traditional setup causes warm air exhaust from one aisle to flow into the air intake of the next, meaning that the overall efficiency of the data center is impacted. And really, that’s what hot and cool aisle containment is all about. As rack density increases, especially in edge data centers and hyperscale data centers, the need for efficiency… Read more: Hot and Cold Aisle Containment in Data Centers
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  Edge Data Centers – Space and the Final FrontierOctober 6, 2021
  Computing on the edge: it seems that everyone is doing it, from big industry to manufacturers, from ISPs to Cloud Computing centers. When you can locate computing and analytics power closer to machines connected via the IoT and other data sources, the faster you can gather data, and the more data you can store and analyze in a timely manner. For some, edge data centers seem like the final frontier for data. This has resulted in data centers that vary in size, from the size… Read more: Edge Data Centers – Space and the Final Frontier
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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. Jump to Section: It seems like we never have enough of either one, and time and money are often directly tied together. So how do you make… 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: Assess Your Rack Management Change Your Cable Managers Use the Right… 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?  Jump to Section: The Server Rack Itself Rack Cable Managers Bundling and Labeling Cable Length and Rack Cable Management Have a Rack Cable Management Plan Find a Dependable Partner In fact, we know (because you’ve told us) that nearly everyone has encountered the “spaghetti mess” at some point or another.… 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. Jump to Section: The Goal of Airflow Management Cable Management in the Room Rack Cable Management The Effect of… Read more: How Cable Management and Airflow Management Impact Each Other in Data Centers
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  5 Ways Effective Cable Management Benefits Your Data CenterJuly 7, 2020
  It’s easy for computer cabling to get out of control – even at your office desk disorganized cables can be a problem! So, when it comes to the many tens or even hundreds of servers in a data center, cable management is clearly an important element to get right. Congested and disorganized cabling can quickly lead to a “spaghetti mess.” Not only is this ugly, but it can be the cause of some serious problems. Here are five reasons you should avoid cabling congestion, and… Read more: 5 Ways Effective Cable Management Benefits Your Data Center
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  4 Cable Improvements That Increase Data Center Efficiency and Build ScalabilityJune 11, 2020
  The data center of the future is needed now. Added to rising growth in a world lived increasingly online, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and 5G are driving greater demand for data speed and volume. How can you ensure your data center is operating at peak performance now – and has the capacity to sustain performance as demand grows? Building for scalability is the key. Fortunately, those elements that create data center efficiency now lay the groundwork for your ability to respond well in… Read more: 4 Cable Improvements That Increase Data Center Efficiency and Build Scalability
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  How Are You Greening Your Datacenter?May 5, 2020
  An intereting article from Northrop Grumman highlights the actions taken by large data center owners, including Amazon, Facebook and Google, in creating green data centers. What steps are you taking to green your datacenter? What initiatives have you found to be most effective?

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