Detectable power outages account for only a small percentage of power disturbances. Utility power is also plagued with surges, sags, electrical noise, harmonics, load fluctuations, and other interference. Even under normal utility operations Ñ with no storm or lightning in … Read More … Read More
IT Infrastructure
Server Rack Cooling Solutions: In-Rack and In-Row Cooling
The Importance of Effective Server Rack Airflow Management
Networking environments must be properly cooled to prevent IT equipment failures and shortened lifespans. The damage caused by heat doesn’t always manifest itself immediately. Equipment can crash intermittently over a period of weeks or even months, causing multiple episodes of … Read More … Read More
Examining Data Center Liquid Cooling: Immersion vs. Direct-to-Chip Systems
What Is a Hyperscale Data Center? Overview and Comparisons
Data centers have many common features Ñ power, cooling, racks and cabinets, and of course, IT equipment Ñ but they come in many different shapes and sizes. One company may have a variety of data centers, from a primary facility … Read More … Read More
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Edge Computing and AI: Exploring the Benefits, Applications, and Use Cases
What Is Edge Computing and How Does It Work? Use Cases and Examples
Hybrid Cloud vs. Multi-Cloud: Advantages and Disadvantages
The terms “hybrid cloud” and “multi-cloud” are often used interchangeably but are different models. A hybrid cloud can incorporate a multi-cloud environment, but the multi-cloud may lack a key element of the hybrid cloud architecture. Let’s examine the two models … Read More … Read More
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What Is IT/OT Convergence? Benefits, Challenges, and Examples
The operational technologies (OT) used to monitor and control mechanical systems have traditionally been isolated from information technology (IT) systems, with a literal “air gap” between the two domains. Now, they are converging as more electromechanical, manufacturing, and industrial equipment … Read More … Read More
Data Center White Space vs. Gray Space: What’s the Difference
Data centers are complex facilities with many components that must be carefully managed to optimize efficiency, performance, availability, and scalability. One key factor is the layout of the space itself. Data center operators must maximize the use of the facility’s … Read More
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