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Capturing the Evolution of Data Center Cooling and Airflow ManagementData Center Education and Knowledge
That is what you’ll gain with the Upsite Blog. We’ve been posting for several years now. One might think there is only so much to say about data center cooling and airflow management, but as a testament to our passion, and the ever changing landscape of data centers and computer rooms, we still have plenty left to talk about.
We hope you’ll find the content herein valuable and useful as you begin, or continue, your journey towards data center cooling optimization.
6 Data Center Ransomware Attacks and Their Lessons Learned
Ransomware is one of the most damaging forms of cybercrime. Having personal data or trade secrets encrypted and held to ransom is not an enviable position in which to find oneself.The data points to a huge increase in ransomware attacks in 2020 compared to 2019. A...
The Importance of Mutual Understanding Between IT and Facilities – Part 2: Specifying A1, A2, A3, or A4 Servers
Different server classes operate at different maximum temperatures, resulting in more free cooling hours, significantly reducing operating cost. Different maximum server temperatures result in different chiller operating conditions and may mean no chiller is required...
The Importance of Mutual Understanding Between IT and Facilities – Part 1: Specifying High ΔT Servers vs. Low ΔT Servers
Higher ΔT typically associated with blades results in less airflow volume per kW for cooling. This results in a lower total conditioned airflow rate and less fan energy, reducing operating cost. Specifying computer equipment for a data center might on the surface...
Data Compliance and Data Centers: What You Need to Know
It’s best to look at data compliance and regulation as standards, which set up best practices for handling, storing, and securing data. Yes, there can be ramifications for non-compliance or failure to meet the established requirements, but even without those...
[VIDEO] Data Center Management and DCIM Are Changing
A few years ago, concepts like 3D modeling/digital twin technology, augmented reality/virtual reality, and artificial intelligence/machine learning, all seemed like just that, concepts. Many of these emerging technologies have grown immensely over the past few years...