Building a secure server setup involves not only digital safeguards but also physical measures to protect valuable data. While passwords and software provide online security, the physical security of server cabinets is equally essential. In this guide, we will explore various lockable solutions that can help safeguard your server cabinets from tampering and unauthorized access. […]
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Data centers are critical infrastructures that power our digital world, hosting a vast amount of servers, networking equipment, and storage devices. Efficient management of power distribution is essential to ensure the smooth operation and optimal performance of these data centers. Power Distribution Units (PDUs) play a crucial role in controlling and distributing electrical power within
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It’s important to ensure your infrastructure is regularly organized and protected from environmental risks. Data center cabinets are essential components for organizing and protecting the equipment in any server room or storage area; they provide efficient storage solutions that help you maximize space utilization while keeping hardware secure. In this blog post, we’ll take a
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Data centers play a critical role in today’s digital era, powering the infrastructure behind our connected world. However, the high energy demands of data centers result in the generation of significant amounts of heat. Effectively managing the temperature within these facilities is crucial to ensure optimal performance, prevent equipment damage, and minimize downtime. In this
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Creating a wired network is a mess of sorting through different networking parts and pieces and figuring out which ones work best with each other. Even the choice of cables isn’t obvious, as CAT5e and CAT6 are two potential cable options. However, their compatibility with panels varies, and if you have a CAT6 patch panel,
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Catch up with Cat6a! Cat6a Ethernet delivers 10 Gbps of speed over 100 meters. More companies are upgrading from Cat6 to Cat6a, so you will remain competitive if you purchase Cat6a Ethernet. However, you can’t just buy new wires and servers and expect to have great speeds. Patch panels can increase Ethernet speed and make
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Ethernet is getting better and better! Category 6 (Cat6) Ethernet provides fast and reliable connections for personal computers and the Internet of Things. Cat6a is a new upgrade to Cat6, promising even faster speeds. You may think you should purchase Cat6a over Cat6. But Cat6 has some advantages over the upgrades. Before you contact an
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Catch the Ethernet! Ethernet connections offer download speeds that are two times faster than Wi-Fi. If you’re setting up an office and need to transfer files or stream videos regularly, you should get Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi. Cat-6 Ethernet offers some of the fastest internet connections in the technology industry. However, you must purchase the
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Wi-Fi isn’t everything! Nearly 70 million Americans use Ethernet technology every day. Ethernet provides faster and safer internet connections than Wi-Fi. Cat-6 Ethernet products handle speeds of one Gigabit per second, perfect for nearly all work and home purposes. But you must find the best Cat-6 Ethernet cable to enjoy high speeds and safe connections.
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If you enjoy streaming Netflix at home or use computers at your business, it’s all thanks to fiber optic cable. Invented in the 1960s, fiber optic cable supports the internet, telephone systems, and cable television. However, there are times when the fiber optic cable must withstand pressure or a harsh environment. That’s where fiber optic
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The industry around low voltage cabling grew by over 20% in the last year. Experts believe the industry will grow at an even faster rate through 2027. As the demand for low-voltage cabling continues to rise, more and more people scratch their heads and wonder what low voltage cabling is. Here’s what you need to
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Low Voltage Wiring: Basics and Guide The facts shouldn’t shock you! Commercial buildings consume roughly 35% of the electricity in the United States every year. So if you want to reduce the impact of your building on the environment, you must follow many steps to reduce your energy use. An effective way of reducing your
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Power and Voltage Ratings for Connectors Connect the dots! The power connector industry was worth more than $2 billion in 2020 and will reach more than $2.8 billion in value by the end of 2027. While the large industry gives you ample opportunities to find the connectors you need, the sheer number of options can
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The internet was born in 1989, with the first modern server coming online in 1990. The concept of a data center was just starting to take shape. In the mid to late 90s, modern data centers began showing up in businesses and government agencies. Since then, a lot has changed. No longer are computers limited
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Decades ago, it was common practice for a business to keep with a single vendor. By doing this, a business ensured its IT infrastructure remained streamlined from end to end. However, many of the negative factors against a multi-vendor network have now been solved, meaning a single vendor may not always be the right choice
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There’s a reason why the job outlook for cable line installers is expected to increase by 6% over the next decade. Data centers rely on cables to communicate necessary electronic signals with each other. If you work with data centers, you’ve likely encountered two terms before AOC cables and DAC cables. Despite this fact, many
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Did you know that in 1901 the first transatlantic wireless signal was transmitted by Guglielmo Marconi? Transceivers have come a long way since this first transmission. However, the principles behind the technology remain the same. Despite this, many people are still unfamiliar with this vital communication device. So what is a transceiver? And what are
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As more people use the internet, the workload that data centers need to handle rises steadily. Part of this concerns the increased number of internet users who create and sort through data. However, it also has to do with the rise of new technologies, like cloud computing, big data, and mobile internet. In the past,
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Did you know that all the data in the digital universe equals roughly 44 zettabytes? To put that in perspective, that means that there are forty times more bytes on the internet than there are stars in the universe. We rely on data centers to help process this extraordinary amount of data that we create.
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Did you know that 4.9 billion people around the world are now online? As more people venture online for the first time, the internet’s speed requirements steadily increase. When it comes to increased network performance, many data centers often focus on servers, hardware, and other equipment. However, many must remember that just a change in
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There’s a reason why telecom spending on infrastructure is expected to reach a staggering $1.46 trillion. Low-quality cabling systems have been the cause of much grief with network admins. If your network repeatedly fails, the problem likely lies in your cabling. So what’s the solution? The solution is to develop a well-designed infrastructure that lays
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Did you know that data center IT spending exceeded $212 billion last year? For anyone that works with data centers, this statistic shouldn’t come as a surprise. These centers, especially the mega ones that process vast amounts of data, are always trying to future-proof their investments. For some, that means adopting the latest, cutting-edge technology.
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Did you know that by 2025 data creation is predicted to exceed one hundred eighty zettabytes? The intense bandwidth needed to process this data has led to the quick adoption of networks that can support 100G transceivers. However, the rapid use of this technology has a downside: there are too many options to choose from.
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There’s a reason why nearly $5 billion is invested into data centers each year. More internet traffic, as well as new applications like virtual reality, 4K HD video, and live streaming, have led to a massive increase in demand. To meet this ever-increasing demand, data centers must use the latest optical transceivers to increase their
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Public colleges and universities have taken on the role of the “center of the universe” in the realm of supercomputing. Supercomputers have advanced to a point where they surpass human intellect and reasoning, despite being man-made technology. These machines greatly contribute to increasing our knowledge, but also put pressure on the physical support they require,
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The law of physics states that what rises must fall, and the same applies to the temperatures in data centers. As computer densities in racks and cabinets continue to increase, so do the temperatures. This is due to the new generations of CPUs and GPUs producing higher thermal power densities. With numerous active components in
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When most people think of data centers, they don’t think of energy waste. But the reality is that these centers rely on electricity to power things like servers, cooling systems, network devices, and different storage drives. While coal has been the go-to power source for data centers, many companies are interested in more long-term solutions.
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If you work in healthcare, you know that your databases are likely vulnerable to cybercriminals. A cyber attack will not only shake the public’s confidence in your healthcare business but also ruin people’s lives. You might want to consider edge computing systems if you can’t afford traditional IT cybersecurity. But what are these types of
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The twisted pair of cables associated with ethernet has constantly been evolving over the decades. Unfortunately, this evolution can make it challenging to decide which type of cable is right for your building. Should you go with the latest twisted pair cable offering? Or go with the tried and true method? Here at C &
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Think of data centers as the brains of the internet—they process, store, and communicate all of the data behind the services we rely on every day, from social media to scientific computing. To do this, data centers use various IT devices, all of which require a significant amount of energy use. For example, servers perform
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