Large, centralized data centers have made the cloud possible. These facilities house massive amounts of computing power, storage, and networking gear — and all the power and cooling needed to support them. They are designed to maximize performance, resilience, and … Read More
Racks and Cabinets
What Is EMC? What Is EMC Testing? Standards, Compliance, Certifications, and More
Every electronic device generates electromagnetic radiation. It’s a byproduct of the electric current passing through a circuit. This energy is on the low-frequency, non-ionizing end of the electromagnetic spectrum. Unlike the ionizing radiation generated by the sun, X-ray machines, and … Read More
Real Device Testing: What Is It, What Is It Used For, and Why Is It Important?
Real device testing, also known as live device testing or mobile device testing, has become a critical function of many enterprises. As organizations roll out mobile apps to meet customer needs and demands, developers must test new versions across multiple … Read More
What Is a Real Device Cloud and How Does Real Device Cloud Testing Work?
The “real device cloud” concept has emerged in recent years as a means of testing mobile device apps. Although not a cloud in the truest sense, these services allow developers to test their apps on a wide range of physical … Read More
Exploring Emulators vs. Simulators vs. Real Device Testing
When developers create software for mobile devices, they must test the application for its stability, performance, functionality, and usability. With modern Agile processes, testing is performed frequently so that problems can be addressed early in the software development lifecycle. Developers … Read More
Network and Server Rack Setup Best Practices
When designing a data center, the first step is to choose the right type of rack for your particular use case. Next, you need to ensure that the rack or cabinet has the right dimensions to support your equipment and … Read More
Exploring Server Rack Grounding
Grounding plays an essential role in data center availability. Data centers are increasingly power-dense, and power surges are a common problem. Even miles away, a lightning strike can generate a surge that can travel through cabling and damage IT equipment. … Read More
The Meaning and Significance of Rack Units (RU)
Server racks and cabinets have their own terminology and follow standards that may seem arbitrary at first. But a look under the hood can help you understand how these terms and standards developed. What Does ‘RU’ Mean in Server Racks? … Read More
Differences Between Network, Server, and Data Racks and Cabinets
Server racks and cabinets, network racks and cabinets, data racks and cabinets, and more. There’s an array of hardware to choose from when building out the data center infrastructure and varying nomenclature that is often used interchangeably. All of these … Read More
Custom Server Rack Enclosures Optimize TCO in the Data Center
Server racks and cabinets play a critical role in the total cost of ownership (TCO) of the data center environment. The right rack will be easy to install, move, and reconfigure, will simplify cabling and power distribution unit (PDU) management, … Read More