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Forum: Data center general discussion and solution 10-18-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,333
Posted By OBXandos
Well the best way is to take the weight of each...

Well the best way is to take the weight of each item in the cabinet and then add the weight of the cabinet. This would not include cabling though.

My guess would be:
30 lbs per 1u of space used....
Forum: Data Center Prodcuts Reviews, Tools, Tips and Check List 08-14-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,292
Posted By OBXandos
Yes labeling is very important. I am finding...

Yes labeling is very important. I am finding that out now. My DC has been active for 6 years and now and not much was labeled when installed. I came in about a year ago and it is now my job to...
Forum: Data center general discussion and solution 08-07-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,950
Posted By OBXandos
Solar Wind's Orion can monitor almost everything...

Solar Wind's Orion can monitor almost everything and send email alerts, as well as store historical data. You can monitor specific interfaces on your routers and see what % utilization they are at,...
Forum: Data Center Design, Development, Building Systems and Operations 08-07-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,169
Posted By OBXandos
There are several potential problems with a...

There are several potential problems with a circular room. To make a circular airflow would require racks to be staged in wagon wheel spoke like rows. That would then push hot air into the cold...
Forum: Data center general discussion and solution 07-06-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,091
Posted By OBXandos
I would like to know this as well. Currently in...

I would like to know this as well. Currently in my data center all kinds of shoes are worn. We have loafers, sneakers, combat boots, and sandals. We have an antistatic floor as well. I have not...
Forum: Data Center Design, Development, Building Systems and Operations 03-16-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,088
Posted By OBXandos
Question Generator Settings

This is more about the backup power systems instead of the actual data center but since they are all required I figured that this would be ok here.

The setting i am specifically talking about the...
Forum: Data Center Design, Development, Building Systems and Operations 02-02-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,380
Posted By OBXandos
I am assuming you left off the PMs for your...

I am assuming you left off the PMs for your equipment. You should get your cooling and emergency power equipment checked every quarter.

All generators have preventive maintenance tasks that...
Forum: Data Center Design, Development, Building Systems and Operations 01-30-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,132
Posted By OBXandos
Here is a quick story about a DC that alreay uses...

Here is a quick story about a DC that alreay uses these doors.

http://www.datacenterknowledge.com/archives/2011/11/01/sandia-adopts-unique-cooling-approach/

Thay are using the Sun Cooling...
Forum: Data Center Design, Development, Building Systems and Operations 01-27-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,406
Posted By OBXandos
There is always risk when working in a data...

There is always risk when working in a data center. Yes you will most likely require ladders and other equipment like that. As for increasing the risk possibly. While working under a floor you...
Forum: Data Center Prodcuts Reviews, Tools, Tips and Check List 01-20-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,517
Posted By OBXandos
Where is a link to this paper you were reading, I...

Where is a link to this paper you were reading, I would like to read it as well. As for the use I imagine it is a greater startup cost than a lead acid setup, kind of like the flywheel UPS. I do...
Forum: Data Center Design, Development, Building Systems and Operations 01-13-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,406
Posted By OBXandos
Currently we mostly have our power and data...

Currently we mostly have our power and data cables under the floor. Whenever I have to run new data cables though I am putting them over the racks. I want to avoid creating more incidents like...
Forum: Data Center Design, Development, Building Systems and Operations 01-13-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,406
Posted By OBXandos
Well it is usually because everyone uses raised...

Well it is usually because everyone uses raised floors for cooling. When you have a massive wad of cables under your floor blocking airflow then you will have cooling problems(I know from...
Forum: Data Center Design, Development, Building Systems and Operations 01-12-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,901
Posted By OBXandos
Thanks for the input guys. The device that...

Thanks for the input guys. The device that thecommis linked looks a little big for what I need. I will look into it though. The device that sweetgreen linked looks alot better but I have no idea...
Forum: Data Center Design, Development, Building Systems and Operations 01-11-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,901
Posted By OBXandos
CRAC freeze up detection

My data center recently experienced an evaporator coil freeze up on one of our CRAC units. The only indication we had was a rise in temps across the room. We checked all the usual problems but...
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