Why Drop Away Ceilings are Essential to Data Centers
The proper functioning of a data center is largely dependent on the components remaining protected from the harmful effects of excessive temperatures or fires. Installing the right ceiling structure is essential to the goal of keeping the data center at its optimal temperature. Drop-away ceilings are the perfect choice, as they combine superior function, ease […]
By: Shane Streator
Posted In: Data Center, Data Center Aisles, Data Center Enclosures
The Benefits of an In-House Data Center
There are many reasons that companies maintain their servers within their own in-house data center. However, one of the main reasons is that it allows for complete control. Although renting or leasing a data center space offsite may be more economical, in the long run the benefits of an in-house data center may warrant the […]
How to Choose the Best Data Center Doors
When looking into buying and installing doors for your data center, it is important to evaluate the door’s intended function. Are you looking to control access or to simply separate a cold aisle from a hot aisle? While functionality may be one of the first things to consider, the size of the opening that you […]
Liquid Cooling of Server Units
IT departments are looking for reliable solutions to cool data centers in order to keep the high levels of heat from shortening the life of vital equipment. To avoid server rooms from shutting down and to increase the performance of equipment, the high temperatures need to consistently be cooled. This needs to be done by […]
What to Consider When Designing a Small Server Room
If you’re designing a small server room, the challenges of the design are even more critical than with larger server rooms. You may have a lot of technology and equipment packed into a small space, which makes it even more critical that the equipment is protected and that air containment/airflow is at its optimal efficiency. […]
Hot and Cold Aisles in Your Data Center: What to Know
When constructing and designing a data center, it’s important to know the best options to ensure efficiency, especially when it comes to choosing hot or cold aisle containment. You’ll want to consider energy efficiency, the climate you live in, how much infrastructure you will be putting into the center, and other aspects of the facility. […]
Steps to Building a Low Cost In-house Data Center
Have you wondered what it would take to control your digital assets in-house? It may be easier than you think when you consider these steps to building an in-house data center. There has been a lot of discussion lately about transferring all of your company’s digital assets to cloud based services. While that can make […]
The Importance of Airflow Planning for Server Rooms
Airflow management is one of the first considerations you’ll need to understand before you begin to design a data center layout. Airflow management is initiated to protect the servers from overheating, which helps to prevent downtime due to mechanical failure. There are a variety of ways to implement an airflow plan in a server room, […]
Why Some Data is Kept Off the Cloud in In-house Data Centers
We hear talk about big data shifting more and more to cloud based companies rather than stored in physical hard drives inside a company’s facility. When you know what’s at stake, it’s really not surprising that many organizations still prefer to keep their data servers onsite. You may hear that the need for in-house data […]
Benefits of Airflow Management in Your Data Center
If you manage a data center or server room, you know that there are unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the ideal temperature and airflow. There are many benefits of having efficient airflow in your data center. Here are five key benefits of implementing an airflow management system in your data center. 1) Increased […]
