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The Cx Outlet: A Customer’s Path to Flexibility
Posted by Isaiah LaJoie on March 18, 2020
When engineers design a data center, one of the core design tenets is the attribute of flexibility. In this blog, we discuss the Cx outlet as the rack mount power strips answer to this challenge.
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Popular Configurations of the 415V PDU and Similar PDU(s)
Posted by Annie Paquette on January 27, 2020
If you are already committed to 3-phase PDUs, then this blog is for you. Servertech discusses its most popular Smart and Switched for each higher voltage data center operating environment.
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How Intelligent PDUs Lead to Cost Savings in the Data Center
Posted by Annie Paquette on January 14, 2020
Data centers are known to be very expensive to operate. In this blog, Server Technology will make the case for how our intelligent PDUs lead to operational cost savings in the data center.
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Top Reasons to Use a Smart PDU in Your Data Center
Posted by Annie Paquette on November 18, 2019
It's not easy trying to decide which type of rack PDU to purchase for your data center. In Server Technology's blog, we will focus on the benefits of a Smart power distribution unit and why you should implement it in your data center.
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Server Technology Solution Partner Providers: Part 1
Posted by Annie Paquette on March 28, 2014
I always find it interesting that the power chain is measured and monitored in multiple locations throughout most data centers but is often forgotten once the power enters the data center cabinet. Especially considering that roughly half of the power used (or more) can be traced directly to the cabinet ...
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What to Consider When Choosing a Power Distribution Unit
Posted by Annie Paquette on December 20, 2012
Struggling to choose the right PDU for your data center? In this blog, Server Technology discusses the main topics to consider when choosing your rack PDU.
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Ask the Engineer- Will Branch Circuit Protection Eliminate Concern for Tripping an Upstream Breaker?
Posted by Annie Paquette on November 29, 2010
In this blog, Server Technology answers the question at large- Will branch circuit protection eliminate concern for tripping an upstream breaker?
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Ask the Engineer- Is branch circuit protection on a 20 amp rated power strip required in North America?
Posted by Annie Paquette on November 29, 2010
In this blog, Server Technology answers the question at large- Is branch circuit protection on a 20 amp rated power strip required in North America?
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The Secret to Safe, Affordable 3 Phase Power Distribution
Posted by Annie Paquette on August 21, 2014
Up until now, you were able to power your servers and applications using a 30A single phase, 208V power distribution unit (PDU) that contained two 20A circuit breakers. This power cord feeding this PDU contained two power wires and a ground wire. In order to properly distribute 30A of power ...
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Ask the Engineer- Automatic reboot when a device fails to respond to a ping request?
Posted by Annie Paquette on December 30, 2009
In this blog, Server Technology discusses the question at large- should you automatic reboot when a device fails to respond to a ping request?
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