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Is your data centre or mission-critical infrastructure truly protected? Read our blog: “A Technical Guide to UPS Selection: Matching Systems to Real-World Requirements” and read about: 🟢 Defining the right load & equipment 🟢 Sizing battery runtime + backup strategy 🟢 Choosing the right UPS topology 🟢 Planning for scalability & redundancy 🟢 Environmental & power-quality considerations If you are designing a new installation or upgrading existing infrastructure, the wrong UPS choice can lead to inefficiencies or worse, outages. 👉 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/e49M4__p #DataCenter #UPS #PowerInfrastructure #Reliability 

🔌 Data Centre Tip of the Day: Proactive maintenance is the secret to achieving high uptime. Regularly monitor UPS battery health, cooling efficiency, and load balance across power distribution units. Small checks today prevent costly downtime tomorrow. Remember: “In data centres, reliability isn’t built during an outage — it’s built during routine operations.” #DataCenter #CriticalInfrastructure #Uptime #FacilityManagement #EngineeringExcellence.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆? Measuring server utilization is key to cutting costs, reducing e-waste, and driving sustainability. 💡𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 > https://lnkd.in/eqjJ8N92 #sustainability #DataCenterSustainability #ServerUtilization #EUEED

Foundation for Cloud and Infrastructure (Data Center, Data Center Anatomy, Data Center PDS) Cont'd Understanding Data Center Power Distribution Systems (PDS) Power is the lifeblood of every data center. Without a reliable and well-designed Power Distribution System (PDS), even the most advanced infrastructure risks downtime, data loss, and service disruptions. The PDS is the electrical backbone that delivers, conditions, and protects power, ensuring that clean, stable electricity reaches every server rack and device with built-in redundancy for reliability. Here’s a breakdown of the key components that keep data centers running 24/7: 1️⃣ Utility Power Supply – The main power source from the grid, usually via high-voltage feeders. 2️⃣ Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) – Instantly switches to backup power during outages. 3️⃣ Generators – Provide backup power (diesel or gas) when the grid fails. 4️⃣ Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) – Delivers short-term power and stabilizes voltage while generators start up. 5️⃣ Power Distribution Units (PDUs) – Supply power from UPS/generators to servers, often with monitoring capabilities. 6️⃣ Remote Power Panels (RPPs) – Safely distribute power to server racks. 7️⃣ Rack PDUs – Located inside racks for direct equipment power delivery. 8️⃣ Grounding & Bonding Systems – Prevent shocks, interference, and surges. 🔁 Redundancy = Reliability To ensure continuous operation, data centers often use redundancy models such as: N: The baseline capacity needed. N+1: One extra backup component. 2N: A fully redundant duplicate system. 💡 Goal: Achieve 99.999% uptime (“five nines”), which equals roughly 5 minutes of downtime per year! Power Flow Overview: Utility Power supply → ATS → Generator → UPS → PDU → RPP → Rack PDU → Servers Every stage adds conditioning, monitoring, and redundancy, ensuring that no single point of failure can take the system down. #DataCenter #CloudComputing #Infrastructure #PowerSystems #Uptime #Reliability #TechInsights

In the data centre world, reliability isn't a goal, it's a minimum requirement. 💻 Every millisecond of downtime translates to revenue loss and reputation damage. That's why data centre operators demand electrical infrastructure built to the highest standards. IDCSL understands these stakes: ⚡ High-capacity connections up to 132kV for hyperscale facilities ⚡ Network ramping that matches your deployment schedule ⚡ Resilient infrastructure designed for continuous operation ⚡ Technical expertise in critical power requirements When your servers never sleep, your power supply can't either. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFNbpunB #DataCentres #Uptime #CriticalPower #IDCSL

🚀 Precision. Performance. Partnership. At ITDW Group, every connection counts — literally. This video captures our engineers in action, deploying and configuring enterprise-grade infrastructure with precision and care. ⚙️ From rack and stack, structured cabling, and server provisioning, to network configuration, PDU installation, and hardware diagnostics, our team ensures seamless integration and data center readiness from start to finish. 💡 We support clients globally with: 🔹 Data Center Build & Expansion Projects 🔹 Smart Hands & Remote Support 🔹 Server Testing, Configuration & Imaging 🔹 Decommissioning & IT Asset Recovery Every system we deploy is optimized for efficiency, uptime, and scalability — empowering enterprises to run smarter, faster, and greener. 🌎 💬 Let’s connect to discuss how ITDW Group can support your next data center or infrastructure project. #ITDWGroup #DataCenter #SmartHands #InfrastructureDeployment #ServerInstallation #Networking #RackAndStack #ITServices #HardwareLifecycle #GlobalITSupport #ITAD

🚀 VXLAN is Taking Over VLAN! 🌐 Networking is evolving — and VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) is leading the charge! ⚡ Let’s break it down 👇 🔹 VLAN: • 4,096 VLAN IDs • Operates only at Layer 2 • Static segmentation • ❌ Limited scalability 🔸 VXLAN: • 🎯 16 million VXLAN IDs • Layer 2 over Layer 3 — more flexibility! • Dynamic segmentation • ✅ High scalability 💡 Real-world shift: Many network providers are migrating from traditional VLAN setups to VXLAN + EVPN fabrics for: ✨ Better scalability ✨ Greater workload mobility ✨ Simplified data center interconnects 🏗️ The future of network architecture is here — VXLAN is redefining scalability and flexibility in modern data centers! #Networking #VXLAN #VLAN #CloudNetworking #EVPN #DataCenter #NetworkArchitecture #Scalability #TechTransformation 🌍⚙️

🔌 Data centers thrive on reliable power. In our latest blog, we break down the critical components behind backup systems and how generator quality impacts uptime, data integrity, and performance. From redundancy planning to clean power delivery, see what it takes to keep mission-critical systems online. 👉 Read the full post here: https://hubs.li/Q03P10060 #Cenflex #Manufacturing #DataCenters

Why Data Centre Moves Fail (And How to Fix It) 🖥️ Data centre relocations have a dirty secret: Most failures happen before you even start moving equipment. The planning phase is where things go wrong. Companies focus on the physical move but skip the critical groundwork that makes everything else possible. What gets missed: • Network mapping that doesn't match reality • Dependency chains that weren't documented • Recovery procedures that were never tested • Rollback plans that exist only on paper Successful moves start with obsessive preparation. Every cable gets mapped. Every dependency gets traced. Every recovery step gets tested in advance. When you move a data centre, you're not just relocating hardware - you're transplanting the nervous system of your business. One missed connection can paralyze operations for days. The companies that get this right treat the planning phase like it's more important than the move itself. Because it is. What's your biggest concern when planning major infrastructure changes? #DataCenter #ITInfrastructure #TechnologySolutions #BusinessContinuity #ProjectPlanning #OptriumLTD

“𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲.” A phrase we keep hearing, but what does compute actually mean? Here’s a quick breakdown. 👇 🌱 #Green365 Day 305 🔍 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀: 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀, 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗚𝗣𝗨𝘀, 𝗨𝗣𝗦, 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 Cabinet: An enclosed structure that houses and secures IT equipment, providing airflow control and cable management. Rack: The internal framework (inside a cabinet or standalone) that organizes and supports servers and networking equipment. Server: A specialized computer system designed for continuous operation, delivering applications, data, and services across networks to support data center workloads. GPU: A Graphics Processing Unit designed for rapid, parallel computation. In data centers, GPUs accelerate AI, machine learning, and other compute-intensive workloads making them core “compute” devices. UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply): Provides instant backup power during an outage, bridging the gap until generators start. Backup Generator: The long-duration power source that keeps data centers running during extended outages. 📸 (Photo Credit: CNET) #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #ProjectDevelopment #EnergyProcurement #DataCenters  #ProjectEconomics #StakeholderManagement #GreenerFuture