ServerLIFT® Newsletter | April 2022
Have you purchased a lift for your data center that became a disappointment? ServerLIFT® can help. Find out how we helped another customer in a similar situation. Contact our customer support team to see how we can assist you. Now, let’s get down to business with some news. 1. Moving a server rack or cabinet? Use these tips. You may be tempted to move a fully loaded server rack or cabinet to save time and effort. But you could be risking equipment damage and injuries that outweigh what you gain. These tips outline the right way to perform a move with less hassle than you might imagine. 2. Denver Colocation […]
5 Data Center Trends in 2021
Emerging technologies are defining the needs of public and private data centers, including edge computing, AI, IoT, data analytics, and process-intensive High Performance Computing, or HPC, which is typical of supercomputers used to do large-scale computations. Although all data centers are unique, they will all be affected by some combination of these trends gaining ground in 2021 and beyond. Let’s look at five universal data center trends for 2021 and see how they are connected. 1. Data Center Spending and Growth The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted data centers. Budgets and spending were two areas seriously affected during 2020. The global data center systems market is rebounding in 2021 with an […]
ServerLIFT® Newsletter | April 2021
Customers often ask our ServerLIFT® team members for their opinions on the right data center lift for a particular facility. Data center and colocation facility managers want to be sure they are making the right investment for their IT infrastructure, and we’re glad to weigh in on whether our SL-500X, SL-1000X, SL-500FX, or SL-350X lift model is the right choice. Of course, we also see folks trying to get by with no lift at all—or using a lift straight out of a warehouse. This is a concern, of course; we know how injurious those choices can be. So we do whatever we can to explain the realities. 1. Why SL-350X […]
Focus On Server Manufacturer: Fujitsu
Fujitsu Limited is based in Tokyo, Japan, and was founded in 1935. It is a global leader in IT equipment and services—ranked number 4 in the world based on total revenue, behind IBM, Accenture, and AWS (Amazon Web Services). Fujitsu focuses primarily on computing products and is a major server manufacturer. Fujitsu reported $23.8 billion in revenue in 2018, with approximately 75 percent of that revenue sourced from technology solutions. Its stated purpose is “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation.” Today the company pursues progress in the fields of hybrid cloud and multicloud computing, advanced cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI,) high-powered computing (HPC), the […]
Featuring Server Manufacturer: IBM
As one of the largest computer technology companies on the planet, IBM manufactures its fair share of servers and other data center hardware. The company was founded in the late 1800s—originally named the Computing, Tabulating & Recording Company (CTR), founded by Herman Hollerith. The name IBM, which stands for International Business Machines, was coined in the 1920s. The company made its name by producing high-quality advanced technology and shifting rapidly as new tech appeared. By offering their own software programmed by their own engineers to run on only one computer brand, IBM salespeople were able to secure clients with long-term contracts. IBM first sold electric typewriters and other machines found […]
FAQ：データセンターのリフトとは何ですか？
Q: What is a data center lift? A: A data center lift is a machine that is used to lift and install servers and other IT equipment inside data centers. It differs from any other material-handling lift because it is purpose-built to function within any data center environment, including movement through narrow (3ft. or less) aisles, traveling up ramps, over grated flooring, under overhead enclosures, and lifting and supporting servers from the bottom to the top of any height rack or cabinet. It allows a single operator to safely perform the tasks required when handling servers. Q: How much should a data center lift cost? A: Because server equipment is […]
データセンターの安全性においてCE認定が重要である理由
CE is a certification that specifically applies to products sold into the European Economic Area (EEA) and makes it possible to freely sell those products throughout EU countries. In some cases, this is a hard requirement. If there are any CE Mark Directives that apply to a given product, then that product is absolutely required, by law, to be CE-compliant in order to sell it into the EEA. That is why the CE marking is an absolute must-have for data center lifts. The Safety of Machinery directive applies to all manner of devices that would be used to handle servers—whether they are in a data center or not. For electric […]
ServerLIFT® Creates NVIDIA-Compatible Tool
ServerLIFTは、業界をリードするデータセンターリフト用の機能的なアドオンファミリの新しいアタッチメント、WS-1X™ワイドシェルフを発表できることを誇りに思います。 NVIDIA®DGX-2™ディープラーニングシステムなどのサイド構造フレームを備えたサーバーをより適切にサポートするために、WS-1Xはサイドローディングリフトプラットフォームの棚の表面を広げるように設計されています。
The Current State of Data Center Safety
Data centers are unique spaces that come with unique challenges. Each DC is designed differently depending on its geographic location, service providers, data storage types, etc. Cooling and power concerns are typically the biggest expense and therefore always top of mind. As a result, most feature restricted spaces that include narrow aisles and/or overhead/ground-level obstructions. And, no matter how they are configured, the handling of servers and other expensive, sensitive equipment is an often-overlooked challenge. Rack-mounted data center devices are expensive, large, and oftentimes heavy. They should never be lifted by hand. 30 pounds is the limit for a person carrying items in an office or in another non-physical role. […]
