KVM Switches FAQ – What you need to know. KVM switches come in different sizes and can be used in a variety of environments. Applications range widely-a simple KVM switch with a few ports can permit an administrator to manage several servers, while an integrated KVM switching system can provide hundreds of administrators KVM, console,
Infrastructure Solutions
CAT5 KVM Switch
Top Ten Things to Consider When Choosing a CAT5 KVM Switch What are the goals of your project? This question is pivotal in deciding which KVM management approach is best for you. Reviewing your project requirements with a DirectNET sales engineer can help you chart the proper course. Below are some questions to consider that
42U Webinar: Energy Efficient Cooling Solutions for the Data Center
Accenture recently reported on an event hosted by Sun Microsystems assessing four energy-efficient modular, scalable server rack cooling systems for data centers. During this “Chill-Off”, the four solutions were evaluated under a range of conditions reflecting different inlet air temperatures and server loads, and for the appropriate systems, elevated chilled water temperatures. The rack density
42U Webinar: Avocents Exciting Updates
Avocent Discusses Exciting Launch: DSView® 3 Upgrades to 3.6 & Innovative Power Manager Plug In Date: Friday, July 11th Time: 11AM MDT (1PM EDT) Register Today! Managing your data center has just become easier! The new DSView® 3 includes benefits ranging from labor-saving features such as consolidated access of physical and virtual servers, integrated virtual
CFD Modeling
Data Center Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) vs. Real Time Monitoring, Which Makes More Sense? What is CFD? Computational Fluid Dynamics, or CFD, is a technique used to model fluid flow using numerical analysis techniques. Through an iterative process, fluid flow is predicted based on how minute volumes, or voxels, interact with each other and surrounding
Data Center Management
Centralized & Remote Data Center Management Solutions With ever-increasing data center size and complexity, data center managers and IT professionals require remote management solutions that enable them to quickly and effectively access servers, networking devices, and other mission-critical equipment. A complete management solution integrates KVM-over-IP technology, serial console management, and service processor management to provide
KVM Splitter – What is a KVM Splitter?
What is a KVM Splitter? Share A Computer With Two or More Users with KVM Splitters A KVM splitter, also called a “reverse KVM switch,” creates two or more keyboard, mouse, and monitor access points to one computer. It allows all attached keyboards, mice, and monitors to function as though they were connected directly to the
42U Awarded GSA Contract for Data Center Equipment
42U the nation’s largest, vendor-independent valued-added reseller of data center infrastructure solutions, today announced it has been granted a contract number by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Broomfield, CO – January 29, 2008 — 42U (https://www.42u.com/) the nation’s largest, vendor-independent valued-added reseller of data center infrastructure solutions, today announced it has been granted a
Data Center Temperature
The Data Center Temperature Debate Though never directly articulated by any data center authority, the prevailing practice surrounding these critical facilities has often been “The colder, the better.” However, some leading server manufacturers and data center efficiency experts share the opinion that data centers can run far hotter than they do today without sacrificing uptime,
Curbing IT Power Usage
New Ideas To Save Energy In Your Data Center Thanks to energy hogs such as blade centers, data center energy costs are high. SMEs will find it hard to absorb these kinds of financial hits without some help. Fortunately, there are more than a few ways to curb power consumption. Measure Power Consumption According to