Floor for data center
We have 3 floored building and required to position data center in one of the floors. Which is the right floor for data center?

Answer Question   |  March 25, 2013  5:25 AM
Data Center, Data center design

Open IT Forum: What are some creative ways to cool a data center?
Whether it’s a nearby natural water source or a unique rack design, share your ideas for creative ways to cool a data center right here, and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points! When you leave your idea in the dicussion section, cast your vote on the best idea of the bunch! The winner gets a free [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  6:43 PM
Data center cooling, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Open IT Forum

Open IT Forum: What data center fads should be avoided?
There’s always something new and improved, especially in something as complex as a data center. What are some recent technologies you’ve seen that strike you more as fads rather than essential additions to the data center? Share your opinion, and we’ll share 75 Knowledge Points!

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  2:49 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Data center operations, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server

Connecting a machine to all systems in datacenter over TCP/IP
We want to connect one keyboard, mouse and monitor to all systems in our datacenter. We want to do this over tcp/ip and not run a lot of cables. What equipment will facilitate this?

Answer Question   |  June 24, 2011  2:10 PM
Data center design, Data Center management, DataCenter, TCP/IP, TCP/IP connections, TCP/IP port

Colocation Data Center Information
can anybody tell me what a good policy is for determining the appropriate cost model for a colocation facility?  I have heard companies charging per RU and others charge per KW, and yet others charge on what sort of bandwidth you require.  Just looking for some sort of guidance and maybe a range that is [...]

Answer Question   |  December 9, 2010  3:04 PM
Colocation facilities, Data Center administration, Data Center Cost, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure

Migrate, backup and restore all servers in data center
We want to migrate all servers in our datacenter to be backedup with backup exec instead of brightstore. Can we convert or import the database to bring in backup records and still be able to restore?

Answer Question   |  December 21, 2010  2:59 PM
Backup and restore, Backup Exec, Data center design, Data Center management, data center servers, Data Center Storage

Creating a bonded T1 for our data center
We have two T1 connections coming into two cisco routers. The lines are from different providers. Can we make them into a bonded t1 for our data center? What equipment will we need and what configuration?

Answer Question   |  December 3, 2010  9:43 PM
Cisco Routers, Data center design, Data Center management, Router configuration, T1 line

Interconnecting UPS devices for redundancy in our data center
In our datacenter we have 22 separate rack mounted apc ups devices all power comes from a single source. How can we interconnect the ups devices for redundancy?

Answer Question   |  January 5, 2011  3:07 PM
Data center design, Data Center in 2010, Rack mounted servers, Redundancy, UPS, UPS maintenance, UPS system

Open IT Forum: What are some of the inexpensive or high-impact green tactics for a data center today?
With power costs increasing significantly, more hardware per rack creating more heat and using more power and cooling solutions, it seems that power rather than space seems to be the limiter amongst data centers. What are your suggestions for reducing power consumption? What are you doing to make your data center more green? We’ll give [...]

Answer Question   |  June 16, 2011  5:51 PM
Data Center administration, Data center design, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Green data center, Green IT, Open IT Forum

Cooling a data center with 3 racks?
What should be used to cool a small data center that has 3 racks and generates a lot of heat in a small room? We have a budget to ventilate and cool the room. What should we do and how can we find out all our options?

Answer Question   |  February 17, 2011  9:42 PM
Data center cooling, Data center design, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management

Pros and cons of under the floor a/c in a data center?
What are the benefits/cons to under the floor a/c in a data center?

Answer Question   |  November 24, 2010  4:37 PM
Data center air conditioning units, Data center cooling, Data center design, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Open IT Forum

Open IT Forum: What’s your list of considerations when developing a data center?
What considerations or checklist would you provide to someone creating a data center for the enterprise? From cooling and racks to data retirement policies and security, what are some of the concerns that a developer can’t afford to overlook?

Answer Question   |  December 10, 2010  4:34 PM
Data center budget considerations, Data center cooling, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Open IT Forum

Data center racks: Is it easier to work in lighter colored racks?
We’re in the process of securing new racks for our data center, and I remember having difficulty working with dark colored racks, especially in the back. If we use lighter colored racks will it solve that problem? I was thinking it wouldn’t absorb as much light and improve visibility when we have to work it. [...]

Answer Question   |  November 11, 2010  4:22 PM
Data center design, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Open IT Forum, Rack systems

Class 3 SEAP approved Data cabinets?
Hi, I wonder of any of you could help me. I need to find a manufacturer that makes Class 3 SEAP approved Data cabinets? Can anyone help?

Answer Question   |  May 20, 2011  7:51 PM
Data Center, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management

Data center cooling solutions
I need to find a new solution for cooling in my data center. AC is getting very expensive. Are there cheaper alternatives? Is chilled water safe? How can I reduce the overall electricity usage in a Windows IDC?

Answer Question   |  October 13, 2010  3:35 PM
Data center air conditioning units, Data center cooling, Data center design, Data Center management, Data center operations

Data center on sloped ground?
I am working on the conceptual architectural design for a datacenter design. It is a rather large project (in the 10s of thousands of square meters of datahalls), and one of the sites to be considered for the datacenter has sloped ground. I know this type of terrain is not ideal for a datacenter, however [...]

Answer Question   |  November 26, 2010  4:02 PM
Data Center, Data Center administration, Data center air conditioning units, Data Center construction, Data center design, Data Center in 2010

Fire suppression system for server room
Can you give me a lead to someone in San Jose area that does install of Novec 1230 or FM-200 systems for very low prices mentioned on website? A figure of $2.50 per square ft is mentioned.  I have been quoted prices in area of $35.00 per square foot.  Why?

Answer Question   |  March 16, 2011  2:45 PM
Data center design, Data Center Fire Suppression, FM-200

Favorite/most-frightening server room DIY?
Recently came across this gem: A hosting reseller (as best I can tell) lost the server case (?) and built their own replacement, stuffed in with hundreds of other servers. Any other server room kludges you’ve seen?

Answer Question   |  May 13, 2010  4:30 PM
Data center design, Data center operations, Server management

FM-200 FOR SERVER ROOM
HOW TO DO PIPE SIZING FOR FM 200 AS PER STANDARD BS/NFPA.?

Answer Question   |  September 10, 2010  6:14 AM
BS, Data center design, Data Center Fire Suppression, FM-200

Best ceiling materials for data centers
Which type of false ceiling material is better for data centers – gypsum or aluminum – and why?

Answer Question   |  April 28, 2010  7:37 PM
Data center design