Cooling is often a lower priority than other concerns when server rooms and small to mid-size data centers are initially built. As equipment is added to accommodate growing computing needs,...
February 1, 2022
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Controlling servers and other IT rack equipment remotely is not only part of an IT administrator’s job, but has become essential to ensure networks and data are available 24/7 without having to...
In these challenging times, more employees are working remotely than ever before. In order to support remote tasks such as network access, emails and messaging, the reliability of network...
Internet connectivity has become an invaluable resource for businesses large and small. Even short-term disruptions can have a significant impact on productivity and revenue. The need to quickly...
If you’re upgrading your existing 3-phase network, switching from single-phase to 3-phase power or overseeing a co-location network, the ability to monitor and control the power consumption of...
April 1, 2020
From the desktop to the data center, IT networks need to move more data than ever before, and they need to move it quickly. The right infrastructure cabling will facilitate maximum speed and...
March 16, 2020
Redundancy is the duplication of critical components (or functions) within a system to increase its reliability. If a critical component fails, the presence of a redundant component will prevent...
March 16, 2020
We discussed how redundancy works and what types are possible in Part One. Now let’s apply that knowledge to IT infrastructure.
2N Redundancy – The Gold Standard
2N redundancy (and above)...
September 21, 2017
When shopping for Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat6a Ethernet cables, you may notice an AWG specification printed on the cable jacket, like 24 AWG. What does AWG mean, you ask? It stands for American Wire Gauge (