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Top 5 Datacenter Challenges: Power (Part 1)

Remote power management solutions allow administrators to remotely power cycle servers and devices and troubleshoot problems, both locally and remote, from any location in the world. This provides administrators with the ability to manage servers more efficiently and reduce server downtime by affording direct access to power control. Remote power management solutions are also used

Server Management: Upgrade Your KVM Technology

Upgrade your current KVM architecture and clean up your server room! Below are a few ways you can update your datacenterenvironment. 1. Upgrade to CAT5 CAT5 KVM switches dramatically reduce desktop and server rack cable clutter and allow users and computers to be situated farther apart than they could be using standard KVM cables. CAT5

What is a service processor?

Integrated onboard technologies, or service processors, are microcontrollers embedded in a motherboard of a server, a PCI card, or on the chassis of a server. Service processor features vary by manufacturer and include remote power-cycling of devices, monitoring of a server’s on-board instrumentation (temperature, CPU status, fan speed, and voltage), remote console access via Serial

FAQ–How much rack space does a KVM switch require?

Depending on the size of the KVM configuration, for up to a 42-port solution, most KVM switches typically occupy 1U of rack space. Once you upgrade to a 64-port KVM solution, 2U of rack space will likely be required. For more information visit: https://www.42u.com/kvm-switch-article.htm.

3 Tips for Finding the Best Fit Server Rack

“Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” Historically speaking, many data centers have not allocated much thought or strategy in server rack deployment beyond the basic need of functionality and upfront costs. Fast forward a few decades, the rising costs of energy has inspired a deeper comprehension of strategy geared towards efficiency and self-sustainable resources;

Video Splitters – Standard and CAT5 Based

To put it simply, a Video Splitter takes one signal from a video source and replicates over multiple monitors. How many times a Video Splitter divides the signal varies, but Video Splitters currently on the market will do simple divisions of 2 ports all the way up to hundreds of ports. This article will tackle

DirectNET Exceeds Lockheed Martin Supplier Performance Rating

DirectNET, Inc is proud to announce that it has achieved a superior rating with the Lockheed Martin Corporation world-class supply and account management process for the first half of 2005.During a six month time frame starting in January of 2005, DirectNET maintained over a 95 performance rating when averaging scores calculated from categories such as