Data Center Space Efficiency – How to Fit More Servers in the Same Amount of Space
Managing data center density and growth is certainly something that can cause sleepless nights for DCMs. As a consequence, data center space efficiency is driving a lot of decisions with cooling and energy consumption being intertwined concerns. That’s a significant motivation that has led DCMs to incorporate a number of different approaches to fitting more servers in the same amount of space. High density blade servers are growing more efficient and with larger capacities, which has made them a staple in data centers around the world. As a tool in server consolidation that shrinks hardware within an overall data center footprint, this approach brings benefits in overall space efficiency. It […]
How to Help Data Center Customers Scale Faster During an On-Premise Relocation
As data center customers and their systems grow, server racks inevitably require changes in terms of hardware as well as on-premise relocation to accommodate that growth. Uptime is always a factor for these companies, so faster scaling is always a concern for DCMs. The goal is to enable faster, more efficient moves where data center relocation causes limited disruption to the center overall as well as the client’s compute needs. Relocating a client’s servers within a data center requires careful planning and execution. That all starts with creation of a detailed move plan that includes the equipment move sequence, back-up operations during the move, installation & testing, and ongoing operations. […]
Minimize Data Center Costs & Increase Worker Safety
There are few crossover points where DCMs can lower data center costs while increasing worker safety. Consolidation through virtualization can certainly increase efficiency as well as lowering data center costs, but it also can indirectly set the stage for worker safety via reduction in physical servers. Moving new technology to a high density environment enables the data center to increase cabinet space utilization and processing performance. The question is then, how can these measures increase worker safety? The act of moving IT hardware to minimize costs in this way often presents a complex physical challenge. The size and weight of servers, chassis, switches and routers in today’s environment can often […]
Trends in Adapting to Cloud
Challenges and Reasons for Switching to Cloud Is cloud computing the future of data centers? By taking a closer look at the past trends in the adaptation to cloud, it starts to become clear as to whether or not cloud computing is the way to go. The Trending Cloud Statistically, the biggest jump to cloud adaptation happened from 2011 to 2012. In 2011 only 2% of companies were utilizing the benefits of cloud computing, while in 2012 that numbered climbed to 25%. From 2012 to 2013, the number of IT related companies using cloud computing reached 36%. The numbers show that companies are continuing to switch to the cloud for […]
Enterprise Servers May Save Blackberry
How important is an enterprise server to the company it serves? Well, that seems to be a very important question for BlackBerry at the moment. If we take the word of BlackBerry’s CEO, the salvation of the company lies within the enterprise server and not on its phones. According to BlackBerry CEO, John Chen, the future of BlackBerry will be dependent on the success of BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES). So, what will be the contribution of BES to BlackBerry’s resurrection and profitability? According to Chen, the new BlackBerry Enterprise Solution is still the preferred choice of IT professionals. BES servers are the interfaces for 60% of company phones across the […]
ServerLIFT® Signs New Distribution Partner in Australia
ServerLIFT®, the premier provider of IT equipment handling solutions, announces the latest distributor to join their global footprint. JCS Technologies specializes in data center infrastructure products including cabinets, intelligent power rails, electrical busway distribution systems, communications cabling, power and environmental monitoring and asset management solutions. “We are very pleased with our new partnership and expanded exposure in the Australian market” said Jake Iskhakov, Director of Sales & Marketing at ServerLIFT® LLC. The partnership extends global coverage for ServerLIFT® in Australia while providing a more effective regional distribution of the ServerLIFT® product line. The ongoing focus of JCS Technologies to provide efficient, reliable and safe environments for data centers creates an […]
ServerLIFT® Red Carpet Event at Interop Las Vegas 2014
ServerLIFT® Red Carpet Event at Interop Las Vegas 2014 Another great show for ServerLIFT® at Interop in sunny Las Vegas. We had a lot of great pictures, with all of you alongside the SL-500FX™ Powered Front Loading ServerLIFT®. We would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth, took our survey, participated in our prize giveaways and posed with the SL-500FX™, you made this event great.
Common Issues with Generic Lifts in the Data Center
Every year, ServerLIFT® LLC uncovers unique issues in the data center that are not commonly discussed in the industry. Early April of 2014 we conducted an anonymous survey at Interop Las Vegas, an industry leading technology trade show. The main objective of the survey was to determine what issues IT professionals encounter using generic warehouse lifts to handle servers and other IT equipment. Participants were asked to complete a brief questionnaire consisting of 11 topics relating to the functionality and general purpose of a lift in the data center environment. Each of the questions were chosen based on the feedback ServerLIFT® has received from clients over the past 7 years. […]
Data Center Design: Planning Software for Data Center Operations
Most data centers today utilize modern planning software tools. These tools are a good way for an organization to optimize their data center and ensure that it will run without problems. Most of tools, when used properly, can actually prevent or minimize the occurrence of downtime. For some large data center operations this can amount to up to one million dollars per 90 minutes of downtime, as stated by research conducted by Uptime Institute. One thing many organizations and data center managers fail to understand is that even with the proper planning and tools the use of such software would be a waste of the money and time for an […]
Data Center Design: Server Rack Equipment
Loading servers into a rack requires time and planning. When it comes to data center design layouts, common server rack and data center equipment mistakes can be avoided by proper planning and preparation. Having a plan or even a data center migration checklist will save time and resources. The reason for this is that an individual will not have to redo the whole process if something as simple as a space restriction were to occur. So before loading servers into a rack plan the layout of the data center design appropriately. To help you do that, here are tips on how to plan for loading server into racks. 1. Consider […]
