“If your site is unusually dirty or has a chemical odor, you should be concerned. Dirt and corrosive gases can cause corrosion and possible equipment damage. The building floor should be sealed to prevent dusting of concrete.” – IBM INSTALLATION MANUAL…
Throughout the years, we have talked about energy consumption in data centers, but,more recently, the focus has shifted to data center water consumption. There is a limited amount of data about how and why data centers use water. In the US…
In data centers, the size or height of racks are usually measured in units. A decade ago, 36-units were the standard rack size, which has now grown to 42-units in more than 60% of the market according to Faisal Ghaus,…
Selecting the right data center or a collocation provider is important for your business because your data’s security depends on it. Here are six considerations you should take into account while selecting a data center for your business. 1. Location The first…
As an organization grows, so does its data. In most cases, it does not make much sense to plan in advance for the additional costs and overhead that are required for data storage and maintenance. Using an external agency to…
