Data center network cabling

MUST READ Power over Ethernet moves from the phone to the data center TIP - Power over Ethernet is being driven by VoIP, and it's cropping up in networking gear in the data center. Standards aroudn PoE are currently being developed. Infiniband update: Manageability and vendor support TIP - Infiniband is being pushed into the data center, especially for shops clustering servers for high-transaction applications. Calculating costs of data center cabling infrastructure TIP - In part two of our series on data center cabling decisions, data center infrastructure expert Carrie Higbie offers a cost calculator for determining TCO on a cabling project.

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	Data center cabling management: Mind over matter SearchDataCenter.com | 07 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - Many data centers' cabling arrangements look like a rat's nest. But proper planning and better communication between IT and facilities can untangle the web.

	IBM/Brocade deal reeks of Cisco hostility SearchDataCenter.com | 29 Apr 2009 ARTICLE - Cisco Systems' entry into the server market caused friction with partners that in turn released competing systems and tightened relationships with Cisco rivals.

	IBM tightens ties with Cisco rival Brocade: News in brief SearchDataCenter.com | 29 Apr 2009 ARTICLE - IBM furthers ties with Cisco rival Brocade and updated its dynamic infrastructure products and services; Cassatt nears bankruptcy, and more.

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	Should you comply with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code? 21 Sep 2009 TIP - Facilities that comply with Article 645 in the National Electrical Code (NEC) can bypass many requirements of Chapters 1-4 of the NEC. Is compliance right for your data center?

	Cable remediation in the data center 16 Apr 2007 TIP - Cable remediation in the data center is a viable strategy for ameliorating inefficiencies caused by years of data center server add ons, moves and changes.

	Calculating costs of data center cabling infrastructure Submitted By: SearchDataCenter.com | 02 Jan 2007 TIP - In part two of our series on data center cabling decisions, data center infrastructure expert Carrie Higbie offers a cost calculator for determining TCO on a cabling project.

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	PDU Cables showcases new offerings SearchDataCenter.com | 07 Oct 2008 VIDEO - The CEO of PDU cables discusses the company's new cable seat grommets, which it introduced at Data Center World 2008.

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	Quiz: Got cabling? SearchDataCenter.com | 18 May 2006 QUIZ - This quiz asks you to familiarize yourself with the best of SearchDataCenter's cabling content. Enjoy!

	Data center network cable technology options SearchDataCenter.com | 18 May 2006 FAST GUIDE - This page explains the different types of cabling, gives you the latest news, introduces you to Carrie Higbie, our cabling expert, and gives you her advice.

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	liquid-tight strain-relief connector 29 Sep 2006 WORD - A liquid-tight strain-relief connector is a special electrical connector or jacket used in cabling for electronic and computer systems where water or contaminant intrusion is a concern. The jacket is made of rubber, plastic ...

	raceway 05 Sep 2006 WORD - A raceway (sometimes referred to as a raceway system) is an enclosed conduit that forms a physical pathway for electrical wiring. Raceways protect wires and cables from heat, humidity, corrosion, water intrusion and general ...

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