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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:

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?

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.

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]

Register and Pay

Costs: Member: $40 | Non-Member: $60

AGENDA

5:30 PM Dinner

6:30 PM Presentations

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

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!

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

Is Your Data Center Prepared For What's Next?

by Mike Rinaldi on 5/9/12 2:23 PM

DVL/Emerson Network Power provides a holistic data center solution to ensure the continuity of your business critical systems. We are proud to show you complete data center infrastructure solutions that include the Trellis real-time infrastructure optimization platform, Smart Solutions power, cooling and delivery systems and comprehensive Liebert Services for support of your entire data center life cycle. These combined solutions ensure optimal availability, capacity and efficiency for your critical environments.

Today at DVL in Bristol, PA, over 80 people took the opportunity to tour the SmartRow infrastructure solution, see the Trellis platform and discover new Liebert Services for their comprehensive data center needs.

If you did not have time to make it today, feel free to stop by tomorrow for the event!

REGISTER AT WWW.DVLNET.COM

SmartRow

SmartRow Event

Topics: data center infrastructure, Data Center, data center design, data center energy, data center infrastructure management, data center outages

How much power, cooling, and space do you have in your data center?

by Mike Rinaldi on 5/1/12 11:33 AM

Are you looking for a tool that Facilities and IT can use?

"IT has the need to manage the racks so when Facilities takes down services, they know what is effected. The tool will also help them know what resources are available - power, space, and network".

What are the obstacles/challenges of Data Center Infrastructure Management?

See a DEMO of how Liebert/Emerson has integrated server management and control and cooling/power to optimize your Data Center performance through Trellis at DVL on May 9 or 10.

Click the link to sign up and attend.

Topics: Emerson Network Power, data center infrastructure, Data Center, Green IT, data center design, cloud computing, data center energy, data center infrastructure management, PUE, robust data center, DVL, reduce downtime, data center outages

What Functionality is Important for DCIM Solutions?

7x24 Exchange Data Center Event | Tonight at UPenn

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

Is Your Data Center Prepared For What's Next?

How much power, cooling, and space do you have in your data center?

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