Raised Floors - Still Relevant?

With the widespread use of serves installed in racks instead of legacy mainframe configurations, the use of ethernet cable in cable trays located above server racks instead of legacy wiring types beetween mainframe boxes, and finally the use of in-line cooling equipment and/or overhead cooling with ducted returns for cold aisle/hot aisle configurations, is the installation of an access floor a wise...

Data Center Planning is Critical to a Successful Project

Network downtime means lost revenue – and lost jobsImagine a scenario where you are coming under fire because your data center project is over budget and months late. Even worse, your management team pushed you to accept the architect’s idea of your computer room that today won’t even deliver the most basic needs - enough space, adequate security & fire protection, ample power, and sufficient...

Pete Sacco

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Data Center Design Blog Launch

Welcome,The purpose of this blog is to promote an open exchnage of ideas relating to the planning, design, engineering, and construction of data centers & computer rooms.More specifically, the intent is to discuss the design trends and industry standards relating to the support infrastructure technologies present in all mission critical environments including power, cooling, structured cabling,...