In case you missed the last issue of CSC’s Trusted Advisor eNewsletter, I wanted to share this interesting white paper from Siemon that documents (with references) multiple reasons that Category 6 cable should not be specified in Data Centers.
As the availability of 10GBASE-T network equipment increases, data center decision makers will want to take advantage of the cost savings, convenience, … Read More »

Let’s start the month off with a bit of levity from our friends Kip & Gary.
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To design an efficient data center you need the right tools. That’s why 50 data center professionals traveled to St. Louis on April 10th for the year’s first Data Center Power & Cooling Efficiency Seminar . This complimentary, single-day event will be held through October in 10 cities across the US and Canada.
These events are well-worth the trip, … Read More »

Always on the look-out for great white papers, I came across this collaborative effort from CommScope, Intel and Cisco that is a must read. To quickly summarize: new 10GBASE-T physical layers (PHYs) allow lower-cost and lower-power, high-density designs for cabling runs under the 100-meter capability of 10GBASE-T. Data centers are deploying a significant number of networks ranging from approximately 18 to 46 meters … Read More »

With the power usage effectiveness (PUE) number to hit of 1.0, and an average number closer to 1.8 – where are these monster data centers tracking in the race to green their data centers? I was sent this really interesting article that tells where each of the 4 are ranked (or claim to be), with in-depth information on how the … Read More »

I love a fun story. By now, you know that CSC sales associate Diane Alber is an up & coming cartoonist, making a huge splash in our industry with her whacky Data Center Dudes – Kip & Gary. So it is no surprise that when our WESCO/CSC office in Anchorage Alaska planned their open house (CSC just opened there a couple … Read More »

Have you ever heard the phrase “If you want something done right, do it yourself?” You probably wouldn’t relate this sentiment to wiring your data center. That’s what caught my attention when I was reviewing Belden’s product bulletin on their new FiberExpress Ultra HD System. In addition to being  high-density, convenient and easy-to-use, the system can be put in by … Read More »

Let’s start the month off with a little levity from our friends Kip & Gary. I think you will admit, their  featured comic  for March(shown below) in CSC’s Data Center calendar is really very cool! And, if you still don’t have your very own CSC Data Center wall calendar featuring this hilarious duo – then click here now to get … Read More »

Found this great new article on the GreenBiz.com site by blogger Matthew Wheeland that talks about some expected updates  to server specs and new certifications in the EPA’s Energy Star program. When Energy Star initially launched a certification for servers back in 2009, the initial spec did not include blade servers and did not account for managing active power consumption. … Read More »

Are you looking for peer-led data center conferences? Or a true variety in training courses, whether they be for the individual or corporate – online or in the classroom? Perhaps you prefer watching videos or reading a digital magazine. Well, DatacenterDynamics.com has it all in one place. This is one of the best compilations of data center resources that I … Read More »