10 most common surprises for data centre and IT managers
28 March, 2012Emerson Network Power has released a list of the 10 most common surprises for data centre and IT managers. Released at AFCOM Data Center World Spring, the list offers tips to help managers prepare for these nasty surprises in order to minimise downtime.
Phoenix Contact industrial tablet PC
23 February, 2012Phoenix Contact has available a 13.3″ touch-screen industrial tablet PC.
VSS vStack Over IP network intelligence optimisation system
13 December, 2011The VSS vStack Over IP network intelligence optimisation system allows network engineers to instantly direct traffic from any SPAN or TAP to any performance or security tool without moving a single cord. Only VSS is said to enable all of this to be done safely and securely over LAN, WAN, and even the cloud.
Phoenix Contact open data port (ODP)
17 November, 2011The open data port (ODP) from Phoenix Contact is a solution to monitor and manage telecontrol stations through GPRS. The advantages include: reliable data transfer, the use of standard PLC and modem components, as well as standard industrial interfaces and protocols.
TE Connectivity mixed media platform
16 November, 2011 byThe mixed media platform is designed to support a mixed copper and fibre infrastructure in data centres. Users save space and money by mixing copper and fibre within a single panel and take advantage of free space alongside, above and below the 19” envelope.
Anue Systems 5200 Series Net Tool Optimizer version 3.0
11 November, 2011 byEnterprise-class automation capabilities have been added to version 3.0 of Anue Systems’ 5200 Series Net Tool Optimizer (NTO). In order to achieve ‘always-on’ network connectivity, data centre managers oversee a large number of appliances that monitor security, performance and availability for both networks and applications. With a fully configurable automation engine, the NTO ensures that priority traffic is always delivered to essential monitoring tools.
Z-Axis improves its communications systems reliability with IceWarp
08 November, 2011Z-Axis has improved the reliability of its communications systems with IceWarp.
StruxureWare for Data Centres management software suite
16 September, 2011 byStruxureWare for Data Centres is a management software suite designed to address the data centre physical infrastructure needed to maximise availability and efficiency.
Data centre container for New Zealand’s electricity distributor
14 September, 2011In search of a suitable protection for sensitive computer facilities, Orion commissioned Rittal to supply a transportable data centre container with direct free cooling technology to house its data centre technology.
Adlink Matrix MXC-6000 fanless embedded expandable computer range
13 July, 2011Adlink Technology has announced the release of its Matrix MXC-6000 series of fanless embedded expandable computers with high-end performance.
4Cabling server rack range
06 July, 2011 by4Cabling has released a range of server racks, suitable for data centres and equipment rooms.
Define data centres in terms of power usage - not floor space
04 April, 2011 by Chris Crosby*A lot of people who work in the data centre industry have allowed themselves to develop a bad habit - they think like real estate agents. But this bad habit can be broken, and we don’t need nicotine patches or hypnosis to do so. All we need is to do stop thinking about data centres in real estate terms.
Emerson Network Power Smart Solutions Integrated Infrastructure
08 March, 2011 byEmerson Network Power Smart Solutions Integrated Infrastructure is designed to optimise data centre efficiency and capacity.
B&R Data Systems cold aisle containment
07 March, 2011 byB&R Data Systems’ cold aisle containment can be used to improve cooling efficiency in data centres.
Hoffman Proline containment system
07 December, 2010 byThe Hoffman Proline containment system is designed to segregate cold (intake) and hot (exhaust) air to improve data centre cooling efficiency.
