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Earthquake-resistant server cabinets: what's special about them?

Earthquake-resistant server cabinets are usually used in areas with high seismic activity, where earthquakes can damage equipment or cause critical system failures. They are vibration-resistant structures capable of withstanding strong shocks and sudden changes in load, which can save the operation of servers and related systems in a critical situation. Earthquake-resistant server cabinets are usually used in areas with high seismic activity, where earthquakes can damage equipment or cause ...
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How to prepare for accidents in the data center

The main problem of data centers is that the equipment in them must function 24 hours a day, providing service to customers, otherwise they will simply leave, throwing lawsuits at last. It cannot be turned off or moved to another place for a while, while over the past 20 years enough experience has accumulated to understand what you need to be ready for. Is it necessary to prepare for disasters in data centers? Definitely yes. If your company processes a significant amount of information, it ...
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Putting the cables in order in the server room. Where to start and what will be required

Careful laying of cables in the server rack is especially important to ensure ease of maintenance of IT equipment and to give a professional look to your server cabinet. Many organizations face difficulties when servicing a large number of cables, especially if they are not marked and everything is the same color as for evil. It is recommended to plan the cabling in advance before starting the installation and organization of the rack. If the cables were connected before the organization, then ...
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Server rack monitoring: what is needed for this

Technologies are so advanced today that there are many tools for monitoring server racks and the entire computing infrastructure of a small enterprise. These systems also allow you to optimize energy use, manage backup power and control cooling. A server rack is a miniature ecosystem with its own climate, its own electrical part, as well as its own security and protection facilities. But how to ensure the proper functioning of the rack and early troubleshooting? The solution is monitoring ...
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The main accessories for server cabinets that you need

Engineers and system administrators know that choosing the right accessories for server racks can significantly improve the ease of maintenance and reliability of server equipment. In this article we will look at the most important accessories for server cabinets. Engineers and system administrators know that choosing the right accessories for server racks can significantly improve the ease of maintenance and reliability of server equipment. In this article we will look at the most important ...
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How to label the equipment in the data center correctly?

Marking and identification of equipment is an important part of managing the infrastructure of data centers and IT parks. The correct approach to labeling ensures ease of maintenance, avoids unnecessary delays during maintenance and reduces errors when replacing equipment. In this article we will look at the key stages of the correct labeling of IT equipment. Marking and identification of equipment is an important part of managing the infrastructure of data centers and IT parks. The correct ...
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Guide to the server racks

Server cabinets can vary in size, design, materials of manufacture and level of protection. The rack design can be open or closed, with various types of doors, locks and ventilation systems. Materials of manufacture include steel, aluminum, fiberglass and plastic. Server cabinets are specially designed metal cabinets that are used to store and protect computer equipment and servers. They help to organize the cable infrastructure, provide access to the equipment and protect it from dust, ...
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Noctua NH-U12S Redux CPU cooler review: Noctua enters the budget market with coolers

This is the first cooler of the Redux series, to which Noctua transfers some models, making them cheaper for the mass market. It uses a familiar tower structure with 4 heat-conducting tubes, and you can get a second fan for an additional fee. Noctua has a Redux series, which eventually includes coolers and fans that seem to be no longer new, but are still in demand by the market. In fact, these are the same ordinary devices, but with a limited configuration and in a faded gray color, so if ...
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Bag test of Noctua NF-F12 and NF-A14 chromax.black.swap fans

We will test with the help of a garbage bag fans that are designed to emphasize the pronounced personality of your computer, especially if it is assembled in a snow-white case. The management of Noctua constantly claims in their interviews that RGB in fans is nonsense, and it is better to spend time developing something really unique in terms of design than to succumb to the general red-blue-green madness. Of course, it sounds beautiful, but Noctua could not ignore the trends in the field of ...
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CPU supplier diversification: how to replace Intel in the face of political instability

What if tomorrow, due to another aggravation, you will be banned from buying Intel-based servers, and your EMC will turn into a pumpkin without technical support? There," at the top", they are considering this option, and your corporate data center should be ready to work on alternative processors today. I bet that most of our readers have never heard of such a term as "CPU supplier persification", and yet, it does not matter whether you see a gopher or not, but it is ...