Many looking for a well-established solution for distributing power into Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) equipment racks will turn to power strips and rack-mount power distribution units, or PDUs, to solve their data center power needs. A new report from Chatsworth Products aims to make sure you explore all the necessary factors when picking the best power strip or PDU option for your enterprise.
Chatsworth Products
Chatsworth Products supplies equipment for every part of the data center, from security and power management, to the cables and cabinets themselves. In every element, they aim for quality while providing “ideal structural support solutions for a wide variety of applications”.
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Choosing the right PDUs and Power Strips for Data Center Efficiency
Most every Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) equipment rack used to store compute, storage or network equipment requires a rack-mount Power Distribution Unit (PDU) or power strip to distribute power to equipment. A new report from Chatsworth Products explores how to decide which PDUs and power strips are right for your enterprise.
Additional Considerations When Selecting Rack-Mount Power Distribution Units and Power Strips
Rack-mount power distribution units (PDUs) and power strips are a well-established solution for distributing power into Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) equipment racks. Download a new white paper, by Chatsworth Products (CPI), that presents additional considerations when selecting PDUs and power strips. It covers key concepts and features that enhance reliable power delivery and monitoring at the rack level. It concludes with resources that will help you select the right PDU or power strip for your application.
How Anthem Transformed its Legacy Data Center into a Model of Efficiency
Chatsworth Products’ John Thompson explores how Anthem, one of the largest healthcare companies in the country, transformed and modernized their legacy data center.
Case Study: From Legacy Data Center to Model of Efficiency
Anthem’s primary data center, built in 2002, was experiencing growing pains typical of many legacy data centers—ensuring newer, higher-density equipment has enough space, power and cooling— without increasing operational costs. How do you transform a legacy data center with more than 1,000 cabinets into a model of efficiency? One calculated step at a time. Download the new case study from Chatsworth Products that documents Anthem’s data facilities’ transformation from legacy data center to model of efficiencies.
Four Technologies That Will Affect Your Enterprise Network, and How to Support Them in Your Premise Networks
As a Network Engineer, responsible for ensuring availability and speed of the network to business users, there are a number of technologies you should consider when planning any upgrades to your enterprise network. This white paper, by Chatsworth Products (CPI), summarizes these technologies and their impact on the physical premise network, and highlights some advancements in cable management and equipment storage that will help you with network upgrades. Download the new report from Chatsworth Products to learn more about the latest technologies for your enterprise network.
Internet of Things Driving Change in Data Center Industry
The Internet of Things is changing the way we live and do business, from developments with smart cities, to connected cars and more. Here’s a look at the latest IoT trends and how they are impacting the data center industry.
New Network Standards Will Require Network Upgrades — Here’s What to Consider
In this edition of Voices of the Industry, David Knapp, Product Marketing Manager at Chatsworth Products, explores what to consider as new network standards create network upgrade requirements.
A Case for Intelligent Power Distribution Units in a Colocation Setting
The ability to remotely monitor and manage power data from the rack and device level is boosting demand for intelligent power distribution units. In the edition of Voices of the Industry, Ashish Moondra, Senior Product Manager, Power, Electronics & Software, at Chatsworth Products, explores the value of intelligent power distribution units in colocation.
Can Data Centers Boost Renewable Power and Energy Storage?
Our Executive Roundtable panel discusses the impact of power purchases by large data center operators on the accessibility of renewable power and energy storage.
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