In my previous article, we have seen what is a UPS system and its necessity in data center infrastructure. Now let us discuss what are the different types of UPS systems and its various advantages. The varied types of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and their attributes often cause confusion in the data center industry. For
An uninterruptible power supply(UPS), is a device or system that maintains a continuous supply of electric power to certain essential equipment that must not be shut down unexpectedly. In simplistic terms, UPS is a device that provides battery back-up power to IT equipment should utility power be unavailable, or inadequate. UPSs provide power in such
In a data center with a raised floor, air-conditioned cold air is often delivered to each rack through channels under the floor. However as the cold air is delivered to a remote rack, airflow is reduced. Raised floors are often laid with cables and pipes that hinder the delivery of cold air and result in
In my previous article, we have discussed the various cooling strategies such as room, row, rack & hybrid cooling. One of the question that you may have left behind is, which one is best for your scenario. While the answer is completely depending on your data center infrastructure designs. Let us compare room, row and
All right guys, so what’s the biggest challenge in data centers? It’s cable management, right? Isn’t Copper cables makes more trouble than fibers? Especially the rigid, non-flexible, and space consumption than fibers? Oh man, it’s a huge problem. Well, mini CAT6 cables are a simple solution to these challenges with copper cabling. Let’s have a
A meet-me room (MMR) is a secure place where customers can connect to one or more carriers. This area enables cable companies, ISPs, and other providers to cross-connect with tenants in the data center. An MMR contains cabinets and racks with carriers’ hardware that allows quick and reliable data transfer. MMRs physically connect hundreds of
We all know that the importance of fiber optic cabling and its role in all major applications. So it’s very important that we need to make sure that this is working properly and maintained. In the event of troubleshooting or implementation there are many tools used, such as visual faults locator, optical power meter, &
Now let us look into the topic that how can we deploy MTP/MPO connectors and cables. This article will give you an exact idea about various MPO connectors basics and best practices. Generally, the MPO cables and connectors can be utilized in 3 ways which are MPO/MTP adaptors, MTP/MPO-LC Cassette, MTP-LC Breakout Patch Panel, Transceivers
When we hear the term physical security what does it mean for you? How about the case for data centers? Physical security is the protection of personnel, hardware, software, networks, and data from physical actions and events that could cause serious loss or damage to an enterprise, agency or institution. This includes protection from fire, flood, natural
A data center must continuously operate at peak efficiency in order to maintain the business functions it supports and to decrease operational expenses. In this environment, heat has the potential to create significant downtime, and therefore must be removed from the space. In addition to heat, the control of humidity in Information Technology environments is essential to