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Overview: APC-MGE solutions include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), precision cooling units, racks, and design and management software, including APC's InfraStruXure® architecture the industry's only integrated power, cooling, and management solution.
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A Quantitative Comparison of High Efficiency AC Vs. DC Power Distribution for Data Centers by APC
October 2008 - This paper explains why a move to a DC-based architecture is unwarranted on the basis of efficiency by comparing the most efficient DC and AC power distribution methods.
AC Vs. DC Power Distribution for Data Centers by APC
August 2008 - In this paper, the characteristics, features, and limitation of AC and DC distribution are explained.
Air Distribution Architecture Options for Mission Critical Facilities by APC
November 2008 - An understanding of the 9 types of cooling systems and their attributes can be used to develop guidelines for when each type should be used, and such guidelines are provided in this paper for both raised floor and hard floor applications.
An Improved Architecture for High-Efficiency, High Density Data Centers by APC
August 2008 - This paper shows you how to design an architecture that combines high-efficiency power and cooling equipment with configuration and operation strategies to optimize efficiency.
Avoidable Mistakes that Compromise Cooling Performance in Data Centers and Network Rooms by APC
November 2008 - This paper examines various typical mistakes, explains their principles, quantifies their impacts and describes simple remedies.
Comparing Data Center Batteries, Flywheels, and Ultracapacitors by APC
August 2008 - This paper compares several popular classes of batteries, compares batteries to both flywheels and ultracapacitors, and briefly discusses fuel cells.
Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets and Small Rooms by APC
August 2008 - This paper explains the five methods of a proper cooling closet and outlines the basic principles of cooling small, distributed IT environments.
Creating Order from Chaos in Data Centers and Server Rooms by APC
November 2008 - This paper outlines several innovation approaches for dealing with the symptoms of chaos and for eliminating the root causes of disorder.
Data Center Projects: Growth Model by APC
November 2008 - This paper shows a simple and effective way to develop a capacity plan for a data center or network room.
Data Center Projects: Standardized Process by APC
November 2008 - This paper covers projects involving new construction or upgrades to the data center’s physical infrastructure - the power, cooling, and other physical systems that house and protect the data center’s IT equipment.
Data Center Projects: System Planning by APC
August 2008 - Mistakes in system planning cause delays, cost overruns, wasted time, and a compromised system. This paper shows you how to prevent defects caused by oversights during the planning stages.
Deploying High-Density Zones in a Low-Density Data Center by APC
August 2008 - This white paper details how self-contained high-density zones enable a reliable operation of high-density equipment without impacting a low-density data center.
Determining Total Cost of Ownership for Data Center and Network Room Infrastructure by APC
August 2008 - This white paper describes an improved method for measuring TCO for data center and network room physical infrastructure, and provides examples on how to relate these costs to the overall IT infrastructure and evaluate cost control strategies.
Electrical Efficiency Measurement for Data Centers by APC
August 2008 - This whitepaper explains how data center efficiency can be measured, evaluated, and modeled, including a comparison of the benefits of periodic assessment vs. continuous monitoring.
Essential Cooling System Requirements for Next Generation Data Centers by APC
November 2008 - This paper presents a categorized and prioritized collection of cooling system challenges and requirements as obtained through systematic user interviews.
Essential Standby Generator System Requirements for Next Generation Data Centers by APC
August 2008 - Effective standby generator system installations must address the known problems and challenges relating to current and past designs to ensure high availability. This paper overviews generator system challenges and offers tips on solving them.
Five Basic Steps for Efficient Space Organization with High Density Enclosures by APC
November 2008 - This paper provides a five-step roadmap for standardizing and optimizing organization within both low and high density enclosure, with special emphasis on how to plan for higher densities.
Fundamental Principles of Network Security by APC
August 2008 - This paper covers the fundamentals of secure networking systems, including firewalls, network topology and secure protocols.
Hot Aisle Vs. Cold Aisle Containment by APC
November 2008 - Both hot and cold air containment can significantly improve the predictability and efficiency of data center cooling system. This paper examines both methodologies and highlights the reasons why hot aisle containment emerges as the preferred best practice.
Humidification Stratiegies for Data Centers and Network Rooms by APC
November 2008 - This paper explains the nature of humidity, its effects and its management in computer rooms and data centers.
Implementing Energy Efficient Data Centers by APC
July 2008 - Electricity usage costs are an increasing fraction of the total cost of running a data centers. This paper explains how to achieve electricity savings with methods that greatly reduce electrical power consumption.
Improving Rack Cooling Performance Using Airflow Management™ Blanking Panels by APC
November 2008 - This paper explains and quantifies the effects of airflow management blanking panels on cooling system performance.
Making Large UPS Systems More Efficient by APC
August 2008 - This white paper discusses the common errors and misunderstandings in evaluating Uninterruptible Power Supply efficiency. UPS efficiency curves are explained, compared, and their cost implications quantified.
Management Strategy for Network Critical Physical Infrastructure by APC
November 2008 - Physical infrastructure management is the key to system availability, minimizing downtime risk and increasing personnel productivity. Learn the factors that should be considered when choosing a management solution for the physical infrastructure la...
Monitoring Physical Threats in the Data Center by APC
November 2008 - This paper describes the class of threats, suggests approaches to deploying monitoring devices, and provides best practices in leveraging the collected data to reduce downtime.
Power & Cooling in the Data Center: Best Practices - Expert Podcast by APC
October 2008 - Access this Q&A podcast to hear power and cooling expert Ken Brill offer best practices to optimize energy efficiency in the data center.
Power & Cooling in the Data Center: Best Practices - Expert Videocast by APC
October 2008 - Watch this Q&A videocast to hear power and cooling expert Ken Brill offer best practices to optimize energy efficiency in the data center.
Power and Cooling Considerations for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) by APC
August 2008 - This paper illustrates which power and cooling factors to consider when safeguarding a Power over Ethernet (PoE) investment by comparing three different deployment methods.
Preventative Maintenance Strategy for Data Centers by APC
August 2008 - This white paper offers preventive maintenance best practices to safeguard the uptime of data centers and IT equipment rooms. Learn how to prevent faults from occurring and control TCO.
Preventing Data Corruption in the Event of an Extended Power Outage by APC
November 2008 - Protecting computer systems with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) hardware is part of a total data center solution, but power management software is also necessary to prevent data corruption after extended power outages.
Rack Powering Options for High Density by APC
November 2008 - Individual rack enclosure power consumption in the data center or network room varies widely and is expected to grow in the next few years. This paper focuses on building a power distribution center.
Re-examining the Suitability of the Raised Floor for Data Center Applications by APC
November 2008 - Many of the reasons for the raised floor in the data center no longer exist, and the problems associated with raised floors suggest that their widespread use is no longer justified or desirable for many applications
Selecting an Industry-Standard Metric for Data Center Efficiency by APC
February 19, 2008 - This whitepaper discusses the standards for measurement of data center efficiency. It explains some of the metrics that have been used to describe the efficiency of data center physical infrastructure and suggests which metric is the most effective.
Site Selection for Mission Critical Facilities by APC
November 2008 - When selecting a new site for a data center or evaluating an existing site, it is important to understand all potential risks associated with that site. Read this white paper to learn techniques for evaluating and mitigating a site's risk factors.
Strategies for Deploying Blade Servers in Existing Data Centers by APC
July 2008 - Installing blade servers in an existing data center stresses the power and cooling systems. This paper reviews five methods to deploy blade servers and avoid common pitfalls, helping you select the best power and cooling approach for your IT shop.
Technical Comparison of On-line Vs. Line-interactive UPS Designs by APC
November 2008 - This paper describes the advantages and disadvantages of each topology and addresses some common misconceptions about real-world application requirements.
Ten Cooling Solutions to Support High-Density Server Deployment by APC
August 2008 - High-density servers offer a significant performance per watt benefit, but also present a cooling challenge. This paper provides ten approaches for increasing cooling efficiency, cooling capacity and power density.
The Green Data Center: Energy-efficient Computing in the 21st Century by APC
March 2008 - In chapter 5 of this e-book, a step-by-step guide to greening the data center is presented. These strategies for going green in the data center are designed to help IT managers create a holistic data center efficiency project.
The Seven Types of Power Problems by APC
August 2008 - This white paper describes the most common types of power disturbances, what they can do to your critical equipment and how you can protect against them.
Understanding Power Factor, Crest Factor, and Surge Factor by APC
November 2008 - This paper explains the technical terms of Power Factor, Crest Factor, and Surge Factor.
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