Dilbert’s Top 5 Lessons for the Data Center: Number Four
Posted by RJ Tee on June 05, 2015
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Number 4) There is a lot of value in server virtualization and consolidation projects:
- This is a great time to update the cabinet or cabinet PDU at the same time to leverage new functionality and features.
- Though a PDU is part of the critical physical infrastructure it cannot last forever especially as hot aisle temperatures continue to rise.
- Great time to also look at 3-Phase 400V power solutions (230 or 240V to the device) as another way to increase efficiency in your data center.
- If you go 3-Phase then an alternating phase PDU will greatly reduce the length of the required power cords and increase air flow within your cabinet.
- Existing POPS PDU’s combined with software tools easily allow the user to determine which servers are zombies and which are actually doing useful work.
- Also a great time to update to new servers with more efficient power supplies for greater overall cost savings.
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