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This is spot-on. In the data center world, 99.999% uptime isn't just a goal; it's a fundamental necessity for modern business operations. We often talk about cooling and connectivity, but the foundation of true resilience is uninterrupted power. Why this matters now more than ever: Growing Demand: As AI, cloud services, and IoT usage surge, the power draw—and thus the risk from a power failure—increases exponentially. The Cost of Downtime: The financial and reputational damage from even a short outage can be catastrophic. Focus on the Core: Having dependable UPS systems and backup generators means the DC ops team can focus on innovation, not power panic. Reliable, turnkey power solutions aren't a luxury; they are a critical insurance policy for your entire digital infrastructure. What's the single most important metric your team tracks to ensure power reliability? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #datacenter #power #backuppower #powersolution #poweroutage #datacenteropps #uptime #resilience

Are you running #CiscoUCS in a single domain and seeking maximum simplicity? We are drastically reducing complexity and TCO by connecting #PureStorage #FlashArray and #FlashBlade directly to Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects (X-Series) This deployment eliminates dedicated switches for storage connectivity, supporting a comprehensive range of data services: #FlashArray: File (NFS/SMB) #FlashBlade: High-Performance File (NFS/SMB) and Object (S3) Whether you manage your environment with #CiscoIntersightManagedMode or #UCSManager, these guides provide the path to a simpler, high-performance data platform. Download the official deployment white papers for full technical details https://lnkd.in/gWNSpfvE https://lnkd.in/gZYAvvaT Craig Waters Vijay Kulari Shiva Kumar JR Joseph Houghes #PureStorage #FlashStack #FlashArray #FlashBlade #CiscoUCS #DirectAttach #DataCenter #ITInfrastructure

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

Looking to simplify your network cabling? 🛠️ Patch panels provide flexibility, organization, and easy cable management for your data center or server room. 📶 Learn about different types and how they can improve your setup! #Networking #DataCenter #CableManagement #PatchPanel

Would you be interested in boosting performance without overhauling your entire network? Our article “Maximizing Network Performance: The Potential of 10GBASE-T SFP Modules” breaks down how these modules enhance speed, streamline copper-based upgrades, and add flexibility to both data center and enterprise deployments. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSQp8f5G #10G #10GBASET #SFP #NetworkPerformance #DataCenter 

#Disk_Management_in_the_Data_Center_Era 🚀 Dive into the world of #supercomputer-like data centers where processing power and storage scale to astronomical levels. Today's deep dive focused on how to keep these massive digital ecosystems secure and manageable: #Focus: Mastering Disk Management for secure and reliable server operations. #Partitioning: Learned the roles of primary, extended, and logical partitions. #Volume_Types: Gained expertise in server volume configurations: simple, spanned, stripped (RAID 0), mirrored (RAID 1), and full RAID setups. #Security_Insight: Understood how these configurations, plus proper disk management, ensure data is secure, manageable, and highly recoverable in real-time servers/data centers. This knowledge is fundamental to keeping the digital world running securely! #DataCenter #DiskManagement #RAID #DataSecurity #ServerAdministration #ITInfrastructure #TechLearning

⚡️Data Center Facility series: UPS redundancy⚡️ Following up on the previous post and before we post about UPS topology mapped to each Tier, today we will learn about common UPS redundancy topologies (i.e. what the letters mean): N = capacity required to support the load. N+1 = capacity N plus one extra module (one module can fail or be taken offline). N+2, N+x = extra modules for more margin. 2N = two independent, full capacity systems (mirror systems). If one full set fails, the other carries the entire load. 2(N+1) (sometimes written 2N+1) = two fully independent systems each with N+1 redundancy (highest commercial redundancy). Next time we'll map them to each Tier:) Stay around and stay curious! #DataCenter #DCF #UPS #Redundancy

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 

Right-sizing UPS capacity isn’t just a design decision; it impacts TCO, energy use, and uptime. Many facilities are still oversized by 20–30%, driving avoidable costs and power losses. Our latest UPS selection guide breaks down real-world sizing strategies, redundancy models, and efficiency tiers, helping operators choose systems that scale without overbuilding. With solutions like Keor FLEX, which offer 98.4% efficiency and granular performance monitoring, we make precision planning practical and future-ready. Read the guide: https://lnkd.in/dBQxwPJu #UPSSolutions #DataCenters #PowerContinuity #TCOOptimization #LegrandDataCenterSolutions

Your data center's backup generators passed their monthly test. Great. But was it a 15-minute idle test, or a full load test under real conditions? I've heard too many horror stories of generators that start fine but fail under actual load during an outage. Fuel degradation. Cooling failures. Transfer switch issues. A quick startup test checks a box. It doesn't prove your redundancy actually works. Ask your colocation provider: 1 - When was the last FULL load test? 2 - How long did it run? 3 - Can I see the logs? Your uptime depends on it. #Colocation #DataCenters #DataCenter #DataCentre #DataCentres #Infrastructure #DisasterRecovery TRG Datacenters, Nicole Varela, Chris Hinkle, Mark Jobson