In a recent Uptime Institute survey, 54 percent of data center operators cited staffing as their biggest management and operational challenge. More than half (53 percent) said they struggled to find qualified candidates, while 42 percent said staff retention was … Read More … Read More
IT Infrastructure
7 Network Rack Cable Management Tips to Reduce Cost, Headaches, and Risk
What is Copper Cable in Networking: An Overview
Types of Optical Fiber: OM3 vs. OM4 vs. OS2
Fiber-optic cabling is slowly replacing copper in many networks. Optical fiber has long been used by carriers for connectivity over long distances and for high-speed network backbones. Increasingly, fiber is being installed in the “last mile,” connecting customers to the … Read More … Read More
Tags: IT Infrastructure, Network Cabling
Fiber Cable Management and Connectivity: Patch Panels and Cassettes
Network Cable Ratings and Jacket Type Comparison
Few people give much thought to the outer jacket on network cables. However, jacketing, also known as sheathing, is vitally important to fire safety and the proper functioning of the cable. … Read More
Common Data Center Issues, Problems and Challenges
Data center operators face many changes in today’s business and IT environment. The scope of these challenges varies between hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise environments. However, there are several commonalities regardless of the data center’s size. … Read More
Tags: Data Center, IT Infrastructure
What Is a LiFePO4 UPS?
Few people think about the chemical composition of batteries. When it comes to lithium-ion batteries, however, the chemical makeup of the cathode makes a huge difference in terms of safety, reliability, and cost. … Read More