Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

Data center storage and networking

• Badge systems for entry and tracking in the data center

  Expert JP Callahan explores the world of badge system entry to the data center and reminds users to always back their security technology with a good process,i.e. two-factor authentication.  Continue Reading

• Overheating servers

  Expert Robert McFarlane explains why servers can overheat, and offers some suggestions on how to fix it--before it costs big money.  Continue Reading

• A fiber optic backbone

  I heard that there are fiber optic cables that could be used as a backbone for all connections in a data center. What type of fiber optic is recommended, and what would be the ideal way to design it?  Continue Reading

• Standards to run copper cables and cable up a patch panel

  Are there any standards on how run copper cables and cable up a patch panel?  Continue Reading

• Intelligent data center cabling and Sarbanes-Oxley

  What benefits, if any, would a end-to-end intelligent cabling solution for data center connectivity provide to companies with regards to Sarbanes-Oxley?  Continue Reading

• The future of 10GbE

  Carrie Higbie answers a series of questions about 10GbE.  Continue Reading

• Distance between home and recovery

  A user recently asked what our expert thought about having a recovery site 3-4 hours away. See what expert Robert McFarlane said.  Continue Reading

• Separating cables in the server cabinet

  Networking expert Carrie Higbie explains how to ensure your cables are separated once they reach the server cabinet.  Continue Reading

• Data center disaster recovery plan basics

  Expert Bob McFarlane explains data center disaster recovery plan basics.  Continue Reading

• Separate trays for separate cables

  Cabling expert Carrie Higbie answers a question about possible interference between CAT6 and power cables.  Continue Reading

• Solving latency problems with a local ISP

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• Why a disaster recovery plan is a core part of compliance

  Compliance cares whether or not the organization can provide accountability and assurance that they are protecting the information's and processes' confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Hence, the connection.  Continue Reading

• Should we work with storage specialists or systems vendors?

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