Why SL-350X® Data Center Lifts Aren’t The Worst Choice For Your DC
There are plenty of machines people adopt for handling IT equipment in data centers. But most of those products were designed to do totally different types of work than what’s required for expensive servers in high-tech data centers. People who have been injured lifting a heavy server or have damaged that server know how easy […]
Focus On Server Manufacturer: HPE
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) was founded in a one-car garage in July of 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. The two became friends while attending Stanford University. Their origin story is referred to as “the original Silicon Valley startup” by the company in recognition of its roots—with many similar endeavors launching in […]
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 […]
Time To Update Your Servers? A Helpful List.
Use this Server Refresh Checklist and Keep Your Operations Running Smoothly IT servers and other rack-mounted equipment may be new today, but obsolete tomorrow. In fact, enterprise technology churn comes up quickly for a lot of data center managers. Waiting too long to replace or update servers can result in lost manufacturer support, putting your […]
FCC Certification Compliance is Critical for the Data Center
When choosing a data center lift for your IT operations, it’s important to select one that meets both local and federal safety regulations and requirements. For example, all electronic devices manufactured or sold in the United States must be tested to comply with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) guidelines. FCC certification compliance indicates that the electromagnetic […]
How to Install IBM Power Systems Servers in 4 Easy Steps
ServerLIFT® data center lifts can be used to transport, position, install, and remove any of the IBM Power series of rack-mounted servers. In addition, the ServerLIFT®-brand EB2Z IBM Lift Tool is an approved, specified solution for handling and installing IBM Power Systems equipment. Below, we’ve laid out precise instructions for installing an IBM Power Systems […]
Focus On Server Manufacturer: Dell
Dell Inc. is an internationally recognized name and a global leader in personal computer (PC) sales. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, and had a revenue of $23.48 billion in 2020, a year-to-year increase of 3 percent. This beat analyst expectations of $21.9 billion. Its areas of focus include PCs, infrastructure, software, and […]
Focus On Server Manufacturer: Cisco
Cisco, an American multinational tech conglomerate, was founded in 1984. Married computer scientists Len Bosack and Sandy Lerner were at Stanford University at the time. They were working to connect two separate networks housed in different buildings. They used cabling, bridges, and then routers to put the two networks together. They realized they needed something […]
Cinco considerações críticas de segurança do data center
Objectively speaking, a data center can be a dangerous place. There are tightly-knit cables and wires, and thousands of live, high-voltage electrical components. And there are acts of nature that can seriously affect data center operations, such as solar flares, major fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and lightning strikes. Data centers are also increasing in size in […]
Focus On Server Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Based in Santa Clara, California, NVIDIA was founded in 1993. Its three co-founders brought together design and engineering expertise to build a company known around the world for its accelerated and graphics-based computing solutions. Its name is based on the acronym “NV” or “next version,” and the Latin word for envy, “invidia.” These days it’s […]
