Cutting Data Center Cooling Costs in Room & Row-Based Applications

by Mike Rinaldi on 7/26/12 3:00 PM

When selecting a precision cooling system to support high-availability (and often high-density) data center deployments, today’s data center manager faces tougher choices than ever before.  Explore how modular, air-cooled precision cooling systems can help you improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption without adversely impacting the availability of your critical IT equipment. 
WEBCAST:  4 PM
This free webcast explores:
  • New emerging cooling design strategies
  • Optimizing energy efficiency
  • Enhancing flexibility within the data center cooling infrastructure
  • See inside the latest cooling technologies
  • Examine PUE, ROI, TCO
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Topics: Emerson Network Power, data center infrastructure, Data Center, data center design, kW per rack, data center energy, robust data center, DVL, DC Power, CRV, critical air conditioning

Uptime Institute Announces Results of Data Center Industry Survey

by Mike Rinaldi on 7/13/12 10:57 AM

NEW YORK, Jul 11, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Uptime Institute, a division of The 451 Group, today announced the complete results of its second annual data center industry survey. The survey was developed to collect data on an annual basis around Digital Infrastructure deployment trends, procurement plans, measurement and standards practices, and other topics that impact the mission-critical data center industry.

"Among many interesting upward trends, we continue to see an increase in data center budgets, which is a pleasant surprise as many budgets in the IT sector are on the decline," said Matt Stansberry, Uptime Institute Director of Content and Publications. "Our survey, which has already piqued industry recognition in its early stages, is a true picture of where the industry is headed as our sample base represents many of the top data center owners and operators across the globe."

Click here to view the key findings of the survey

The 2012 survey represents responses from more than 2,000 owners, operators, vendors, consultants and users from around the world. The survey report focuses on the 1,100 owners and operators from this pool. Respondents were largely represented by the financial industry, technology service providers, manufacturing and government agencies. Over 75% manage more than one data center, with North America being the best-represented region.

Uptime Institute’s complete survey report drills down on many of the data points, carving out segments by company size, geography and vertical industry. It includes Uptime Institute’s expert analysis on Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) adoption, equipment manufacturer market share, energy saving strategies for data center operators, and much more. Complimentary access to the full report is available for download with registration: http://uptimeinstitute.com/2012-survey-results.

Download the DCIM Position Whitepaper

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Topics: Emerson Network Power, data center infrastructure, Data Center, Green IT, data center design, cloud computing, kW per rack, data center energy, data center infrastructure management, PUE, electrical distribution, Green Technology, data center outages

What Functionality is Important for DCIM Solutions?

by Mike Rinaldi on 6/5/12 10:50 AM

Michael Potts | May 29, 2012

With more and more companies offering some type of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution (see Appendix 1 of the DCK Guide to DCIM for a partial list of vendors), it is difficult to narrow down a defined set of functional components.  There are some critical elements found in many of the solutions, which include:

Emerson Network Power Trellis

  • Asset, Change and Configuration Management
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Workflow
  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Visualization of the Physical and Virtual Infrastructure
  • User Interface
  • Capacity Planning
  • Integration with Other Data Center Management Solutions
What are the 4 Trends Driving the Future of Data Center Infrastructure Design and Management?

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This is the third article in the Data Center Knowledge Guide to DCIM series. To download the complete DCK Guide to DCIM click here.

Click here and then click on What Functionality is Important for DCIM Solutions to read the entire article.

 

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Topics: data center infrastructure, Data Center, Green IT, data center design, data center energy, data center infrastructure management, robust data center, Green Technology

7x24 Exchange Data Center Event | Tonight at UPenn

by Mike Rinaldi on 5/31/12 11:56 AM

Register for the upcoming 7x24Exchange Chapter Meeting on May 31, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM.  
This meeting features 2 great data center presentations 
 
Date: May 31,2012
Host: Information Systems and Computing (ISC) at Penn
Location: Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall in Perelman Quadrangle on the Penn 
Campus | 3417 Spruce Street  Philadelphia, PA  [Map]

Costs:  Member:  $40 | Non-Member:  $60
 
AGENDA
5:30 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Presentations
 
UPenn
Extending the Runway:  Maximizing a Legacy Data Center's Utility Through Strategic Analysis, Reengineering and PlanningFor the past seven years, ISC Computer Operations has been developing creative ways to extend the utility of its Data Center.  See how the combination of strategic analysis, reengineering, and planning using the ITIL Methodology, various tools, and Data Center technologies made this the only IVY League Data Center to achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification.  A virtual tour will help tell the story.Presenter:
Donna M. Manley, IT Sr. Director, University of Pennsylvania
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Adapting New IT Tools For a Mature Data Center:  How Virtualization, Connectivity and Creativity Transformed a Univserity's Mid Range Platforms and Played A Critical Role in Extending the Useful Life of the Legacy Data Center
Virtualization is one of a number of technical solutions that played a key role in the sustainability of Penn's legacy Data Center.  Hear how the combination and creativity of implementing complimentary technologies added additional years onto the useful life of this facility.Presenter:
William G. Ramirez, IT Technical Director
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Topics: data center infrastructure, data center energy, data center infrastructure management, electrical distribution, data center outages, 7x24 exchange

Is There a Solution to Expand IT Capacity When You Are Out of Space?

by Mike Rinaldi on 5/30/12 3:20 PM

The SmartRow infrastructure solution solves a problem all too common to IT management:  addressing IT needs without building new data center space. Think of the SmartRow approach as a data center in a row--a simple, fully integrated row-based infrastructure.  The SmartRow offering combines up to 10 data center racks--with precision cooling, UPSs, power management, monitoring and control technologies, and fire suppression--all in an enclosed system.

 

"We did not have to build a special computer room to install the SmartRow", Todd Bayley, Technical Architect-Network Information Technology Department, Pasco County, FL

Learn more here!

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Topics: data center infrastructure, reduce cost, Data Center, data center design, kW per rack, data center energy, data center infrastructure management, robust data center, DVL, reduce downtime, data center outages

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