FAQs:Data Center Design and Infrastructure FAQs
Data Center Design and Infrastructure FAQs
This FAQ guide can answer your questions about data center design and infrastructure. Read through these questions and answers from experts in uninteruptible power supplies, data center cooling, cabling infrastructure and data center physical security.
Data center cabling:
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Why not use fiber only to eliminate alien crosstalk?
FAQ - Data center design standards and networking expert Carrie Higbie gives a quick 10G cost reference, making the case for still using copper in the data center.
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Are shielded cables standard in the data center?
FAQ - Data center cabling expert Carrie Higbie discusses the benefits of shielded cabling systems.
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What kind of cabling infrastructure should be in my data center and why?
FAQ - Data center design and newtworking expert Carrie Higbie discusses differences between fiber and copper infrastructure and the IEEE 802.3an standards for 10GBASE-T.
Data center cooling:
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How do I measure the cooling consumption of my data center?
FAQ - Measuring cooling consumption in the data center is an approximate science. Here are a few strategies to help you get the information you need to determine cooling in your data center.
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How can I have hot and cold aisles if my equipment vents to and from the sides?
FAQ - Expert Carrie Higbie on how to set up hot and cold aisles in the data center
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How do I cool high-density racks?
FAQ - High-density heat in the data center got your uptime low? Data center cooling expert Steve Madara offers advice for cooling your high-density racks.
Data center design:
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Do I need isolated grounds in my data center?
FAQ - Isolated grounds were developed for early computers. But are they still necessary for today's data center? Read what expert Robert Macfarlane has to say.
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What is the minimum ceiling height in a data center?
FAQ - Assessing appropriate ceiling height in the data center can be tricky. It depends on, obviously, how much space you have to work with and factors such as your fire suppression system and cabling. Expert Robert Macfarlane offers some advice.
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How can I lower power and cooling costs?
FAQ - Expert Carrie Higbie offers some simple, but often overlooked, strategies for lowering power and cooling costs in the data center.
Data center power and backup:
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What is the difference between modular and centralized uninterruptible power supplies?
FAQ - When considering what kind of UPS to implement, it helps to have all the facts. Expert Robert Macfarlane discusses the differences, advantages and disadvantages of modular versus centralized UPS systems.
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What best practices should we follow for normal operation during a UPS maintenance window?
FAQ - A UPS maintenance window can be stressful. Expert Robert Macfarlane has a few strategies for helping data center managers rest a little easier during their next UPS maintenance.
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Do dual-corded servers, connected to separate uninterruptible power supplies, draw power from both U
FAQ - Dual-corded servers are intended to share the load from UPS systems for overload protection. But do they really work? Expert Robert Macfarlane discusses dual-corded equipment and why data center managers need to be careful when shopping for them.