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The Green Data Center: Energy-Efficient Computing in the 21st Century, Chapter 3, 2009 Update
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Data center managers need to operate physical infrastructure support systems at maximum efficiency to go green in the data center.
Chillers, Air handlers, power distribution, and backup power are all part of
the mechanical processes that keep servers running smoothly while accounting for more than half of an IT energy bill. Luckily, energy-efficient data center infrastructure is widely accepted and available.
This chapter is a primer on energy efficient cooling and power distribution principles and best practices. It covers the following topics:
- Data center cooling principles and raised-floor cooling
- Hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment
- High-density supplemental systems (such as forced air and liquid cooling)
- The pros and cons of economizers in the data center
- Energy-efficient power distribution
- The direct-current (DC) power debate
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Available Resources from APC
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Techfocus: Data Center Construction
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Posted: 09 Nov 2009
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The chapters in this Techfocus eBook will discuss the importance of site selection and planning, data center conceptualization and cost analysis, and negotiating with contractors.
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Data Center Projects: Project Management
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009
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This paper presents a framework for project management roles and relationships that is understandable, comprehensive, and adaptable to any size project.
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Data Center Projects: Commissioning
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The commissioning process flow is described and critical success factors are discussed. The commissioning process inputs and outputs are also placed in context with other key data center project process phases and steps.
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Solutions For Server Rooms
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Posted: 23 Oct 2009
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The modular, easy-to-install solutions from APC by Schneider Electric allow you to implement an appropriate IT environment that meets your current and future needs, without breaking the bank in the process.
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Solutions for Network Closets
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Posted: 23 Oct 2009
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Convergence, consolidation, virtualization - today's IT trends have turned the network closet into a mission-critical environment. APC solutions give you the level of control, monitoring, and management that today’s more critical systems demand.
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Solutions for Small to Medium Data Centers
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Posted: 23 Oct 2009
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APC® by Schneider Electric enables you to adapt your data center to the changing needs of a business. With the same InfraStruXure® HD-Ready architecture, you can start out with a low-density data center, and later scale up to high density as needed without picking up the phone to call for more capacity, engineering or quotes.
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Solutions for High-Density Environments
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Posted: 23 Oct 2009
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High-density (HD) zones enable new technologies and unlock the doors to data center efficiency. APC® by Schneider Electric lets you deploy an HD environment anytime, anywhere. Learn how you can achieve this with APC's HD solutions.
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Security and Environmental Monitoring Solutions
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Posted: 23 Oct 2009
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NetBotz protection brings a crucial layer of physical security to any IT environment—big or small—by constantly monitoring and protecting your IT assets from environmental threats and human error.
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Presentation Transcript: Hot Spots in Computer Rooms
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Posted: 26 Aug 2009
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Hot spots can seriously reduce the efficiency of an organization's computer equipment. Read this Presentation Transcript for expert tips on remediating your data center's hot spots and discover the costs associated with the task.
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Data Center Research Library