ServerLIFT® Newsletter | September 2021
Fall is just around the corner! As we start the transition from one season to another, we’re excited to bring you the latest ServerLIFT® resources and industry news. Here is what we chose for you this month: 1. 2021 Data Center Trends We are seeing some interesting data center trends in 2021. We’ve highlighted 5 of them in this blog because they’re affecting the future of data center operations now. From increased data center spending for expansion to finding qualified data center talent, data centers are undergoing a significant transformation. 2. Did you know? ServerLIFT® can maintain non-ServerLIFT® equipment. This is a comprehensive FAQ list covering the most common questions […]
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 […]
ServerLIFT® Newsletter | March 2021
We’re marking a year since the first COVID-19 lockdowns began in the United States. Fortunately, the data center industry continues to expand, with “business as usual” combined with pandemic-driven considerations. In our latest article, we look at the best way to approach a server refresh cycle. We also revisit social distancing standards and how they make DC work safer. And finally, we explore a big positive to come out of this year: many new jobs on the horizon. 1. Time to Update Your Servers? Enterprise technology churn is on every data center manager’s to-do list. Follow this helpful checklist to determine if it’s time to update your IT equipment. 2. […]
ServerLIFT® Newsletter | February 2021
The key differences between certified data center lifts designed for IT infrastructure and those created for other uses are not always immediately distinguishable. It becomes even more complicated when non-qualified lifts are recommended specifically for data center use. We’re here to make those (very big) differences clear. Below, you’ll find our newest blog article with lift usage instructions specific to many of IBM’s rack-mounted servers. Then we dive into FCC certification and compliance, why it matters, and how our certified electric machines will never negatively impact your equipment (or vice versa!). Finally, we’re sharing more on the ServerLIFT® SL-500XⓇ Electric Lift—the industry standard solution. 1. How to Install IBM Power […]
