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Effective airflow management with NetRack

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  Data is critical hence it needs to sustain longer than the system itself. So, data centers are becoming the hub of efficiency and robustness. Therefore, its maintenance in terms of airflow management also plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall adeptness of the data center. Criticality of airflow management With there is a growing need for increasing the capacity of data centers, there is also need to accommodate more server racks. Hence, the cables need to be managed efficiently to increase the competence of the airflow management of a data center. To gain clarity, the use of airflow management in a data center ensures that the air temperature and pressure are maintained, and any significant variation is prevented from protecting equipment from thermal damage. Now, if the cables are not appropriately managed and zip-tied together, it can disrupt airflow. This happens especially when the cable bundle gets larger since they need more space to increase airflow. This, in turn...

A step to improve the efficiency of airflow management

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  Datacenter cooling The data center design engineers and teams come across challenges related to data center cooling capacity. When the existing system fails to maintain a certain temperature to ensure the proper functioning of the equipment, the facility needs additional cooling capacity. However, in such scenarios, it is essential to identify the root cause of the problem. Apart from insufficient cooling capacity, poor airflow management can also be a key cause of failure to maintain a specific temperature. Hence, it is crucial to strategize a way to enhance the efficiency of airflow management within the data center environment. This can optimize the airflow while reducing the wastage of energy. Avoid putting servers at risk The data center equipment takes cold air from the front side and exhausts the hot air from the rear. Now, that hot air is then removed by an air-handling unit (AHU). Here the bypass airflow supplying cold air does not lead to any productive cooling, rather...

What do you mean by airflow management?

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  Considering the growing importance of data centers, organizations are focusing on their operation to ensure a smooth and hassle-free set-up. However, data center operation is not a simple task. It requires a lot of planning and effort to manage it efficiently especially the part with airflow management when the focus is to optimize a data center for efficiency. A glimpse at Airflow management and its offering The functional aspect of the airflow management strategy is to isolate hot and cold airstreams by positioning all the cabinets in parallel rows with the inlet sides of the servers while facing each other across an aisle (this forms a cold aisle). This marks the initial phase of airflow management where the mixing of the thermal environment within the data center ecosystem is prevented. Also, the process can be empowered with customized airflow management solutions designed to cater to specific data center requirements. Often more cooling capacity is added to the data cente...

Explain the categories of KVM switches?

  For an efficient data centre and problem-free IT service, it is vital to have KVM switches install that will help you to maintain balanced and easy networking. As a result, your frequency of downtime will lessen and help you improve your productivity. A KVM switch is a hardware device used to connect multiple computers with the help of a single keyboard, mouse and monitor. The KVM consoles have made it relatively easy for data centres and other industries to handle operations efficiently. Based upon their accessibility, the KVM switches are divided into two categories which are: Single-user KVM Switch: these KVM switches are ideal for small scale industries or businesses. A single person can access numerous systems from anywhere. Multiple-user KVM switch: these KVM switches help multiple users to use numerous systems.    From the perspective of technology and features, the Port KVM switches are divided into two categories: Analogue KVM switch: these KVM switches are op...

What is Cold Aisle Containment system & Its Advantages?

  An enormous amount of energy is required to run the data centres, and a significant amount of energy is utilised to maintain the server room's internal temperature. And over time, new methods of temperature regulation has been introduced, and cold aisle containment is one of those methods. What is a cold aisle containment system? The Cold Aisle containment system segregates the cold and hot air and lets the hot air escape from the exhaust. The containment system prevents hot and cold air from mixing; it helps regulate the temperature with minimal energy and cost. Like a cold containment system, there is a hot one, too, wherein the hot air valve is closed so the cold air can carry the air circulation. Let us see several advantages of the cool aisle containment system: Effective isolation: The cold aisle containment prevents the cold air from mixing with the hot air; it allows the cold air to circulate and create optimum temperature inside. The cooling equipment needs to be kept ...

What is PDUs and its importance in Data Center

  The IT industry has been evolving, and they require modern solutions adapted to the latest technology and meet all the requirements of the modern world. For the substantial growth of any IT-related business, it is essential to have an efficiently working data center system. A PDU is used to supply power to different computer equipment and hardware. A basic PDU has one input and multiple outputs for providing energy. They are significant for a data center, and maintaining them is essential for a good-working data center. A stable power supply is needed for the data centers to work. The PDU has evolved a lot over time and introduced in many types for different industrial requirements. Other kinds of PDU are: Basic PDU: these are used to provide power to the data center and one of the easiest ways of providing power to the UPS, generators, and multiple racks. Metered PDU: they are building with an in-built meter to monitor the load levels and limits, and they are used to prevent ov...

Port KVM Switches: Wide range of Uses in IT Industry

  KVM switches are used in many IT industries for distinct needs to eliminate the clutter caused due to excessive systems and equipment or to access the system remotely. A KVM switch helps you in controlling multiple monitors, keyboards, and mouse from anywhere. In addition, IP KVM switches help in remotely controlling systems from anywhere in the world. The port KVM switches are versatile, which means they can be used in different areas or industries for fulfilling many needs. We can use them for small offices, medium-sized enterprises or big industries as well. Most of the benefits of the KVM switches comprise saving space, reducing hardware costs, and streamlining the whole data center. IP KVM Switches allow you to access the system from anywhere and have no downtime, so it will not stop productivity. Multiple user KVM switches enable multiple users to access the system from anywhere in the world. The KVM switches also help you in saving the energy cost that goes into operatin...