ServerLIFT DC Lift Attachment: (LE-500X™ Lift Extension)
At ServerLIFT, we prioritize two things when we develop our server handling devices and extensions: Keeping your workers safe and keeping your equipment safe. One of the trickiest moments during the installation of new equipment occurs when it’s being unpacked. You may have a data center lift waiting nearby, equipped with safety straps, brakes, and all the other features you need to prevent dangerous and costly accidents. But how are your workers actually supposed to get the server out of the box and onto the lifting platform? Unpacking boxes manually means that at least two people have to lift the edges of the equipment while someone else slides the box […]
How Data Center GPUs Have Changed The AI Playing Field
AI is transforming how data centers operate, the functions they need to support, and even the construction of data centers. At the heart of this shift lies GPU servers. While CPUs (central processing units) have traditionally been used for general-purpose processing, GPU-powered infrastructure is now crucial for AI training, inference, scientific computing, and processing large datasets. Below, we’ll investigate how and why GPUs are the processing solution for the AI revolution, and what this means for data centers. GPUs, AI, and Data Centers: What You Need to Know Before we dive in, let’s cover some basics. 1. What is a GPU? GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit. Originally, GPUs were […]
Promoting Safety, Sustainability, and Resilient Infrastructure in Hyperscale Data Centers
Leading hyperscale data centers prioritize more than just growth. To be successful, they must ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and data, strive for sustainability, and build resilient infrastructure that can withstand disruptions. By leveraging a combination of AI, custom hardware, and continuous innovation, hyperscalers are shaping several important trends in modern data centers. These principles are applicable to data centers of all sizes. Safety and Security Life Safety Systems (With Redundancies) Fully redundant and independently powered safety systems are crucial. At a minimum, each facility should stock smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and fire suppressors. Fire suppression systems should be gas-based, such as those using FM-200 or NOVEC 1230. These […]
6 Ways AI Is Reshaping Data Center Networking
AI will require some significant data center networking changes in the near future. Data centers will need to adapt by upgrading infrastructure, bandwidth capabilities, and interconnectivity in ways we’ve never seen before. Here are six ways that AI will change data center networking. 1. Increased Network Traffic and Bandwidth Demand Within two to three years, experts say, AI-driven network traffic will outpace traditional cloud traffic and even big data applications. This growth could double the usual 20-30% traffic increase typically seen year-over-year. Similarly, the Dell’Oro Group has increased its forecast for high-speed Ethernet (HSE) by 30% because of AI demand. This impending “boom” means data centers will have to expand […]
5 Ways AI Is Changing Data Centers
AI is a game-changer for data centers. The popularity of AI means that data center services are more in demand than ever. Data centers that adapt quickly to AI-related changes will be at the forefront of the industry because they can easily support AI workloads. How are data centers adapting to AI? Below are five key changes that will keep data centers on the cutting edge. 1. Power and Cooling Solutions In the “old days”: Until recently, most data centers used standard server rack setups with comparatively low power densities. Air cooling has been standard for most facilities. This was sufficient for the non-AI workloads of the past. Power was […]
7 Ways Tariffs Will Impact Data Centers
Tariffs will affect data centers and the broader economy. Impacted data center operations include equipment sourcing, facility location choices, and strategic decision making. Data center managers who adapt to the coming market shifts have the potential to weather the short-term storm tariffs will unleash. Here are some tariff impacts that data centers may experience. 1. Some data centers will encounter cost increases, especially on foreign equipment and parts. As of this writing, numerous countries are negotiating tariffs. We’d publish some current percentages, but they are fluctuating so frequently this article will be out of date within days or hours. Tariffs are often seen as a bargaining chip to negotiate geopolitical […]
7 Best Practices for Optimizing Data Center Rack Density
Maximizing performance while minimizing your equipment’s physical space is a considerable challenge for many data centers. It’s a delicate balance to meet the demands for power and speed of today’s advanced AI, machine learning, and cloud applications while controlling costs, energy consumption, and physical footprint. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, the following data center rack density optimization best practices are a great place to start. 1. Opt for high-density servers. The traditional rack server style is great for versatility and scalability. Modular options exist in the traditional style, too. If data centers choose racks carefully, they can optimize for dense, high-performance computing while still maintaining a traditional rack setup. We’ll […]
5 Impacts Google Willow Will Have on Data Centers
Google boasts a major breakthrough in quantum computing with its new Willow chip. The implications are staggering. Google claims that Willow takes about five minutes to perform a computation that would take the average modern supercomputer 10 septillion (1025) years to complete. They say that time span is older than the history of the universe; we’ll have to trust them on the math since our calculators can’t come close to handling that number. Additionally, Willow appears to reduce the error rate as it uses more qubits, which solves a 30-year-old problem in quantum computing. We’ll talk more about that in a moment, but the implications for future successful quantum computing […]
6 Data Center Trends To Watch In 2025
What will 2025 bring to data centers? Plenty—especially for data centers moving into power-hungry fields such as AI and facilities planning for equipment upgrades, moves to new locations, or migrations soon. These are the data center trends to watch for in 2025. 1. Network capacity is more important than ever. High-capacity fiber network usage has skyrocketed over the past few years because of AI and the corresponding growth in data center demand. Existing fiber networks will become a scarce resource. Data centers laying new fiber networks may opt to install a built-in reservoir of additional network capacity in the form of dark fiber—fiber that’s dormant until it’s needed. Dark fiber […]
5 Big Challenges Faced By Healthcare Data Centers
Operating a data center is no easy task. Operating a healthcare data center—one that services hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other facilities—comes with its own unique set of challenges in addition to the usual ones. To solve these problems, healthcare data centers must be aware of and anticipate them. Good preparation and planning help alleviate many of these concerns. Here are the top five healthcare data center challenges to know about in 2025 and beyond. 1. Privacy and security Healthcare data centers house vast amounts of patient information, including medical records, billing statements, and payment histories. This private health and financial data is a treasure trove that attracts cyber attackers. Healthcare […]
