Data Center Design: 5, 10, 15 kW | What is the optimum kW per rack?

by Mike Rinaldi on 11/3/11 8:14 AM

5, 10, 15 kW per rack - what is your opinion?  

There are so many variables that play a part here:

  • space limitations
  • power density/availability
  • cooling capacity
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We will examine the types of rack PDU power connections and how to use that information to match your IT department's kW per rack criteria to implement a distribution system that conserves on capital dollars and runs efficiently.
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Topics: Emerson Network Power, data center infrastructure, Data Center, data center design, kW per rack, data center infrastructure management, robust data center, DVL, electrical distribution

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