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Techfocus: Data Center Construction by APC

November 09, 2009 - (Free Research)

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 by APC

November 02, 2009 - (Free Research)

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 by APC

November 02, 2009 - (Free Research)

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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Power and Cooling Capacity Management for Data Centers by APC

January 01, 2007 - (Free Research)

This paper describes the principles for achieving power and cooling capacity management.

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Data Center Projects: Establishing a Floor Plan by APC

June 01, 2007 - (Free Research)

A floor plan strongly affects the power density capability and electrical efficiency of a data center. This paper provides structured floor plan guidelines for defining room layouts and for establishing IT equipment layouts within existing rooms.

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Guidelines for Specification of Data Center Power Density by APC

January 01, 2005 - (Free Research)

Specifying data center density has yet to conform to an established standard within the industry. This paper describes the science and practical application of an improved method for the specification of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers.

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The Advantages of Row and Rack-Oriented Cooling Architectures for Data Centers by APC

February 03, 2009 - (Free Research)

This paper contrasts room, row and rack architectures and shows why row-oriented cooling will emerge as the preferred solution for most next generation data centers.

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Data Center Projects: Growth Model by APC

November 2008 - (Free Research)

Long term data center or network room capacity planning may seem impossible in the face of evolving IT technology and business requirements. This paper shows a simple and effective way to develop a capacity plan for a data center or network room.

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Data Center Projects: System Planning by APC

February 2009 - (Free Research)

The planning sequence described in this paper covers the design of the data center's physical infrastructure layer, whose job it is to house, power, cool, and protect the data center's computing and network functions.

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Deploying High-Density Zones in a Low-Density Data Center by APC

January 2008 - (Free Research)

This white paper details how self-contained high-density zones enable a reliable operation of high-density equipment without impacting a low-density data center.

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Preventive Maintenance Strategy for Data Centers by APC

February 2009 - (Free Research)

This white paper describes the types of PM services that can help safeguard the uptime of data centers and IT equipment rooms.

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A Scalable, Reconfigurable, and Efficient Data Center Power Distribution Architecture by APC

October 2009 - (Free Research)

This paper discusses some of the new approaches to power distribution including modular distribution and overhead power busway, and shows their advantages when compared to the legacy approach.

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Dynamic Power Variations in Data Centers and Network Rooms by APC

November 2008 - (Free Research)

To mitigate against the problems described in this document, designers and managers of data centers and network rooms must adapt to the new realities of dynamic power consumption.

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Data Center Projects: Standardized Process by APC

June 2007 - (Free Research)

This paper covers projects involving new construction or upgrades to the data center’s physical infrastructure - the power, cooling, and other physical systems that house and protect the data center’s IT equipment.

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Hot Aisle Vs. Cold Aisle Containment by APC

February 2009 - (Free Research)

This paper examines hot and cold air containment and highlights the reasons why hot aisle containment emerges as the preferred best practice.

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AC Vs. DC Power Distribution for Data Centers by APC

January 2007 - (Free Research)

In this paper, you'll learn why high-efficiency AC will likely emerge as the dominant choice for data center power distribution. Topics covered include a review of the characteristics of AC & DC distribution, A mathematical model of the efficiency of two different AC distribution systems, and Why many of the DC benefits are unfounded.

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Solutions for Network Closets by APC

October 2009 - (Free Research)

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 Server Rooms by APC

October 2009 - (Free Research)

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 Small to Medium Data Centers by APC

October 2009 - (Free Research)

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 by APC

October 2009 - (Free Research)

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 by APC

October 2009 - (Free Research)

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 by APC

August 2009 - (Free Research)

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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Identifying and Fixing Data Center Hot Spots by APC

August 2009 - (Free Research)

Hot spots can seriously reduce the efficiency of an organization's computer equipment. Watch this webcast for expert tips on remediating your data center's hot spots and discover the costs associated with the task.

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Energy Efficient Data Center by APC

February 2009 - (Free Research)

Learn how aGreen Data Center can improve your company's bottom line today.

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