Traditional computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units are struggling to keep up with the heat generated by today’s power-hungry IT equipment. These systems circulated chilled air throughout the room, wasting much of the cooling capacity on empty space. Raised-floor cooling … Read More
Data Center
How Are Data Centers Cooled? Exploring the Types of Data Center Cooling
Cooling is one of the most critical aspects of data center design. Without effective heat dissipation, IT equipment will perform poorly and even fail. Data center cooling strategies have evolved to address dramatic increases in power densities. According to the … Read More
Examining Data Center Liquid Cooling: Immersion vs. Direct-to-Chip Systems
The rapid adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) applications is driving increased density in the data center. General-purpose data center racks have a power density of 10 kW to 20 kW. Racks of equipment used to train AI … Read More
The Data Center’s Role in Cloud Computing: Infrastructure, Hardware, and More
Cloud computing plays a critical role in most organizations’ IT strategies. The cloud enables organizations to become more agile, scale IT resources to meet growing demands, and implement new services that increase revenue and create competitive advantages. According to the … Read More
What Is a Hyperscale Data Center? Overview and Comparisons
Data centers have many common features — power, cooling, racks and cabinets, and of course, IT equipment – but they come in many different shapes and sizes. One company may have a variety of data centers, from a primary facility … Read More
What Is Edge Computing and How Does It Work? Use Cases and Examples
In a recent survey by IDC, more than two-thirds of business leaders said they are implementing edge computing solutions. Given the rapid growth of the edge computing model, IDC predicts that organizations will deploy more than half of all new … Read More
Hybrid Cloud vs. Multi-Cloud: Advantages and Disadvantages
The terms “hybrid cloud” and “multi-cloud” are often used interchangeably but are different models. A hybrid cloud can incorporate a multi-cloud environment, but the multi-cloud may lack a key element of the hybrid cloud architecture. Let’s examine the two models … Read More
What Is IT/OT Convergence? Benefits, Challenges, and Examples
The operational technologies (OT) used to monitor and control mechanical systems have traditionally been isolated from information technology (IT) systems, with a literal “air gap” between the two domains. Now, they are converging as more electromechanical, manufacturing, and industrial equipment … Read More
Data Center White Space vs. Gray Space: What’s the Difference
Data centers are complex facilities with many components that must be carefully managed to optimize efficiency, performance, availability, and scalability. One key factor is the layout of the space itself. Data center operators must maximize the use of the facility’s … Read More