Servers, storage and networking gear are often certified to run in temperatures exceeding 37 degrees, and with that in mind many IT pros are becoming less stringent in setting temperature limits
Power over Ethernet, support for voice and quality of service are all features users are looking for in switches. An Info-Tech analyst advises not everyone needs Gigabit speeds
Building that was to be used for making microchips about to be converted into a data centre that hopefully will attract British organziations looking for backup or outsourced facilities. However, it may be too far from London for some
The key to this reinvention is its EX switching line, a long-awaited addition that was announced earlier this year, backed up by automated support services to avoid problems when possible and resolve them quicker when they occur
Power and cooling issues remain secondary to performance, but are becoming more important as faster processors and smaller-form-factor blade servers increase heating density
For the most part, big beefy air conditioning units that push air through drop ceilings or raised floors remain regular fixtures in the data centre, but localized cooling -- mainly in the form of in-row cooling systems -- is making a splash