Green data center: Advice on topology; resources
We are embarking on a 3 year project to modernize one of our data centers in New Jersey. Does anyone have any idea where I can get information or recommend any books about the optimal design / layout for the facility – especially to comply with some of the green initiatives we have internally?
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| Sep 21 2009 9:18 PM GMT
Green data center, Data Center management, Data Center Topology
We are embarking on a 3 year project to modernize one of our data centers in New Jersey. Does anyone have any idea where I can get information or recommend any books about the optimal design / layout for the facility – especially to comply with some of the green initiatives we have internally?
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| Sep 21 2009 9:18 PM GMTGreen data center, Data Center management, Data Center Topology
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Data Center Cooling for 60 racks
I have a computer Room almost 400 m2 and total # of Racks is 60 racks What is the best way to cool a High denisty rack (20Kw) , Software/Hardware used: Data Center cooling
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| Aug 26 2009 1:46 PM GMT
Data center cooling, High density data center, Data center design
I have a computer Room almost 400 m2 and total # of Racks is 60 racks What is the best way to cool a High denisty rack (20Kw) , Software/Hardware used: Data Center cooling
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| Aug 26 2009 1:46 PM GMTData center cooling, High density data center, Data center design
Data center fire supression design: FM200 cylinder storage
Could the gas suppression cylinders be installed and stored inside a building. (FM 200). Should a data center services penetration be sealed with intumescent material.
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| Jul 27 2009 4:48 PM GMT
Data Center Fire Suppression, Data center design, FM-200 Fire Suppression Systems
Could the gas suppression cylinders be installed and stored inside a building. (FM 200). Should a data center services penetration be sealed with intumescent material.
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| Jul 27 2009 4:48 PM GMTData Center Fire Suppression, Data center design, FM-200 Fire Suppression Systems
Data center fire supression system comparison
I want to ask about the difference between FM200 & NAF S125, and which one is better.
I want to ask about the difference between FM200 & NAF S125, and which one is better.
Data center walls - what is considered secure?
We are building out a site where the suites or modules are by Megawatt not square feet. We need to be flexible in the size of each suite and want to know what the data center industry considers, from a physical security standpoint, an adequate wall system. We prefabricate wall systems at the same...
We are building out a site where the suites or modules are by Megawatt not square feet. We need to be flexible in the size of each suite and want to know what the data center industry considers, from a physical security standpoint, an adequate wall system. We prefabricate wall systems at the same...
Datacenter Project
Dear all, Has anyone used templates for a Datacenter Creation Project ( I am looking specifically the cost estimation for new Datacenter Project) ?
Dear all, Has anyone used templates for a Datacenter Creation Project ( I am looking specifically the cost estimation for new Datacenter Project) ?
Data center cooling solutions
What do you think is the most power-efficient data center cooling setup? What kind of setup do you implement in your data center? Are there ways you would like to improve it; how?
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| May 29 2009 8:07 PM GMT
Data center cooling, Data center air conditioning units, Data center design
What do you think is the most power-efficient data center cooling setup? What kind of setup do you implement in your data center? Are there ways you would like to improve it; how?
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| May 29 2009 8:07 PM GMTData center cooling, Data center air conditioning units, Data center design
NFPA 80 Tolerances
NFPA 80 requires a maximum 1/8 inch clearance between the door and frame on the hinge, head and strike side of a 90 minute fire door. This is a difficult, if not at times impossible, task when the hollow metal fabrication standards and the wood door fabricating standards allow 1/8 inch tolerances....
NFPA 80 requires a maximum 1/8 inch clearance between the door and frame on the hinge, head and strike side of a 90 minute fire door. This is a difficult, if not at times impossible, task when the hollow metal fabrication standards and the wood door fabricating standards allow 1/8 inch tolerances....
Free Chapter - The Gathering Storm: Get your head into the clouds
Another free chapter download is available on the IT Bookworm Blog. Written by: Peter Fingar Book: Dot Cloud: The 21st Century Business Platform Overview: “In Dot.Cloud: The 21st Century Business Platform, business strategy expert and former CIO Peter Fingar explains the main ideas of Cloud...
Another free chapter download is available on the IT Bookworm Blog. Written by: Peter Fingar Book: Dot Cloud: The 21st Century Business Platform Overview: “In Dot.Cloud: The 21st Century Business Platform, business strategy expert and former CIO Peter Fingar explains the main ideas of Cloud...
MS Project of Data Center Build/Move
Does anyone have a suggestion or an example of building a data center or NOC in MS Project? - Larry
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| Mar 25 2009 12:56 AM GMT
Microsoft Project, Data center moving, Data center planning
Does anyone have a suggestion or an example of building a data center or NOC in MS Project? - Larry
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| Mar 25 2009 12:56 AM GMTMicrosoft Project, Data center moving, Data center planning
KN/SqM
What is KN/SqM ?
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| Mar 22 2009 8:47 AM GMT
Data Center construction, Building floor loading, Data center design
What is KN/SqM ?
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| Mar 22 2009 8:47 AM GMTData Center construction, Building floor loading, Data center design
Building a Data Center from the ground up
In working with Construction PMs, what can an IT PM bring to the table for a project to build a data center from the ground up?
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| Feb 18 2009 2:40 AM GMT
Data Center construction, Data center design, Data center facilities
In working with Construction PMs, what can an IT PM bring to the table for a project to build a data center from the ground up?
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| Feb 18 2009 2:40 AM GMTData Center construction, Data center design, Data center facilities
FM-200 sub floor or above floor in the data center
We are planning on installing a fire suppression system in our data center and was curious if anyone has had experiences using FM-200 in the sub floor and above floor. Thanks
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| Dec 9 2008 3:27 PM GMT
Data center design, FM-200 Fire Suppression Systems, Fire suppression
We are planning on installing a fire suppression system in our data center and was curious if anyone has had experiences using FM-200 in the sub floor and above floor. Thanks
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| Dec 9 2008 3:27 PM GMTData center design, FM-200 Fire Suppression Systems, Fire suppression
Data Center Migration
Planing for moving the data centre to a new location and moving some of them as is and build new ones. so Need a document which covers every thing in terms of planning design implement and cut over.
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| Nov 20 2008 7:34 PM GMT
Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data center planning
Planing for moving the data centre to a new location and moving some of them as is and build new ones. so Need a document which covers every thing in terms of planning design implement and cut over.
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| Nov 20 2008 7:34 PM GMTData center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data center planning
Calculate gas FM-200
how to calculate gas fm-200 with room 10x8x3 meter? what the apparatus needed to design with this room?
how to calculate gas fm-200 with room 10x8x3 meter? what the apparatus needed to design with this room?
High humidity in the Data Center. Any advice?
We are having an issue with humidity levels of 65% in our Data Center. I know we should be below 55% but I was wondering if our level will really hurt the equipment. Do i need to replace my overhead coolers or can I live with this? Thanks
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| Nov 6 2008 4:29 PM GMT
Data center design, Data center air conditioning units, Data center cooling
We are having an issue with humidity levels of 65% in our Data Center. I know we should be below 55% but I was wondering if our level will really hurt the equipment. Do i need to replace my overhead coolers or can I live with this? Thanks
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| Nov 6 2008 4:29 PM GMTData center design, Data center air conditioning units, Data center cooling
best practices in racking switches in a data center
In a hot aisle/cold aisle floor design, best practices are not to mix the hot air with the cold air. I am using blanking panels, floor grommets, everything that I've learned over the years in managing data centers to get the optimal cooling from my CRAC units. One question I have relateing to...
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| Oct 24 2008 5:25 PM GMT
Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle
In a hot aisle/cold aisle floor design, best practices are not to mix the hot air with the cold air. I am using blanking panels, floor grommets, everything that I've learned over the years in managing data centers to get the optimal cooling from my CRAC units. One question I have relateing to...
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| Oct 24 2008 5:25 PM GMTData center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle
Need information on Data Centers
Need information doc , article for Data Center desing and infraestructure, Best practice, etc..
Need information doc , article for Data Center desing and infraestructure, Best practice, etc..
Advice for moving a data center
I’m preparing for a data center move. What are the pitfalls I need to avoid and what current technologies would be best for a new data center
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| Oct 2 2008 3:10 PM GMT
Data center design, Data Center management, Data center relocation
I’m preparing for a data center move. What are the pitfalls I need to avoid and what current technologies would be best for a new data center
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| Oct 2 2008 3:10 PM GMTData center design, Data Center management, Data center relocation
How to improve cooling efficiency of server rooms without cold-aisle/hot-aisle arrangement?
Hi, I was given server rooms where server racks are placed front-to-back without cold aisle and hot aisle. The racks are of mixed brands. I approached our APC rep and was advised to change the racks to APC racks and install back rack doors with exhaust fans as such add-ons are only meant for APC...
Hi, I was given server rooms where server racks are placed front-to-back without cold aisle and hot aisle. The racks are of mixed brands. I approached our APC rep and was advised to change the racks to APC racks and install back rack doors with exhaust fans as such add-ons are only meant for APC...
