Zero Touch Provisioning Whitepaper

Abstract

One of the challenges with intelligent cabinet power distribution units has been the ability of users to get them configured and working on their network. Only on the network can they truly provide the valuable power and environmental monitoring and alerts that the user has paid for. This has been a challenge for many and there is no end to the number of reasons why some PDUs are not networked including:

1. The PDU's were installed well before the network was up as power was needed and we never got back to it.
2. We just haven't had the time or resources to get them all on the network yet.

Server Technology, first to automate configuration and provisioning of their Intelligent PRO Series PDUs via Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). In this white paper, we explore different methods for best practice PDU deployment and configuration, while letting the reader determine which methods merit further review or application.

DCD White Paper: Managing the Unpredictable

Abstract

Adding data centre capacity to meet future compute, network, and storage needs can be an expensive and risky task when future enterprise workloads are not always predictable.

This paper will cover key questions regarding density and capacity including:

• Why are denser data centers of increasing interest to data center operators?
• What are the key elements of a high-density data center?
• How can enterprises take advantage of high-density computing?
• What lessons can be learned from data centers with higher densities?
• What are the benefits of higher PDU outlet numbers and higher server operating temperatures?

Additional analysis from market data and guidance from real-world case studies from The Mitre Corporation and Paddy Power Betfair, will provide the reader with valuable benefits that can be realized by implementing a flexible strategy and the right technology to measure, manage, and monitor capacity needed when deploying high-density data centers.