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Is direct current power the silver bullet for data center efficiency?
Direct current power shows promise for better data center energy efficiency, but IT shops may balk at upfront costs and hardware lock-in. Tip
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Does UPS maintenance go to IT or the facilities management team?
The UPS is the last line of defense for keeping your data center alive, but does its care fall to the facilities management team or IT? Tip
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Basic or robust: Find the DCIM system that works for your data center
Each DCIM system features a number of tools to help monitor and manage data center facilities. Evaluate your needs and use this tip to help figure out the right DCIM system for your business. Tip
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Amazon outage due to data center generator problems
Data center generators are to blame for the Amazon outage in June. What's worse, it's not the first of its kind. News
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power distribution unit (PDU)
A power distribution unit is a device for controlling electrical power. The most basic PDU is a large power strip without surge protection. Definition
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Using overhead cables to tidy your data center: Ask the Expert podcast
As data centers move away from tangled messes under the floor, overhead cables usher in a new era of visibility and tidiness. Tip
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How to balance three-phase power to maximize UPS capacity
Apply these techniques to balance the three-phase power load and avoid unnecessarily buying a costly new UPS. Tip
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Arc-flash hazards could lead to deadly consequences in data center
Arc-flash hazards can cause fatal injuries, equipment damage and unnecessary shutdowns in the data center. Tip
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Why monitoring data center power consumption is vital
Monitoring data center power consumption is the first step to reducing energy expenses, but many facilities still lack key monitoring capabilities. Tip
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DC power: Coming soon to a data center near you?
As data center operators look for new ways to improve energy efficiency, a move to DC power is all but inevitable, some experts say. News