racks

Filterfan — Pfannenberg Inc.

March 10, 2021

The Datawind Filterfan has been designed specifically for IT racks with rails that get in the way of a traditional filterfan.

Smart Lock — Eaton

October 27, 2020

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The solution incorporates built-in intelligence to deliver versatile access control with seven different authentication technologies to meet a wide variety of requirements.

CDUs — CoolIT Systems Inc.

October 8, 2020

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The units employ heat exchangers that utilize ASHRAE W4 warm water, eliminating the need for chillers.

Rack Power Distribution Considerations for High-Powered Environments

A look at the benefits and the challenges

Jeff Kennedy

September 23, 2020

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Two primary types of deployments are driving power consumption higher and making improved efficiency essential. Each requires a different approach for specifying rack power distribution units (PDUs).

Micro Data Center Rack Solution — Vertiv

September 21, 2020

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It is available in eight pre-built, standard designs with two voltage options (120 V or 208 V).

Congratulations to the Top Tier Products Awards Winners

Seven manufacturers step into the inaugural winner’s circle for products that span eight categories

Amy Al-Katib, CDCDP

August 17, 2020

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Seven manufacturers stepped into the inaugural winner’s circle, and, together, they are raising the bar when it comes to mission critical equipment and what to expect.

2020 Top Tier Products Awards Winner

MiniRaQ by Eaton

Racks Category

August 17, 2020

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Capable of holding up to 400 pounds in its compact footprint, the MiniRaQ by Eaton provides a reliable enclosure that fits in confined spaces.

It’s Time to Talk About High Density

It’s been said before, but this time it’s the truth

Matt Zieg

July 3, 2020

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The advent of 5G; the relentless push toward the edge; and advanced applications and workloads related to AI, such as machine learning and deep learning, will make pockets of high-performance computing necessary and more common.

Rack Densities On the Rise: Now Is the Prime Time for Airflow Containment

Data center containment best practices that don’t bust your budget — Part 1

Tom Cabral

Rob Huttemann

February 27, 2020

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In a reality where cabinet densities are rising — with recent research stating upwards of 10 kW per rack, on average — increasing energy efficiency and keeping operating costs down in data centers has never been so relevant or so challenging.

Redundant Rack Power Distribution Can Lead to Failure

Can redundancy create a false sense of security?

February 14, 2020

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Welcome to the new decade, where uber-scale is the new normal. I can’t even keep track of the new data centers announced last year. We seem to have mastered the art of data center power delivery systems at scales that were previously unimaginable.