Newsletter - July 2011

Ten Steps to Increasing Data Center Efficiency and Availability through Infrastructure Monitoring

We strive to bring you information that is interesting, relevant, and helpful in managing your data center and lab more efficiently.

The following white paper by Emerson Network Power offers “Ten steps to Increasing Data Center Efficiency and Availability through Infrastructure Monitoring.“

Although the article is written with Emerson solutions in mind, the insights the article provides are vendor neutral and other vendors provide similar solutions. In the article, we have highlighted the sections we found most interesting. Below are some of excerpts.

Featured Article
News and Upcoming Events!
Tour the “Coolest“ Co-location Facility in Silicon Valley
New Product: Raritan PX2-1955 - 36xC13, 6xC19, 3xNEMA520R with L2130P
Recent Articles
Multiple Rackmount UPS units or one Standalone UPS?
Data Center Asset Management and DCIM
Choosing the Right Server Rack
Console Server Buying Guide

1. 10 degree Fahrenheit increase in server inlet temperature results in 30% reduction in compressor power draw which translates to 21% reduction in cooling energy costs.
2. Cooling systems can self-adjust based on temperature sensors and other surrounding cooling systems.
3. Intelligent paralleling on UPS can improve system efficiency without sacrificing redundancy.
4. Power monitoring can be done at the UPS power output level for level 1 PUE calculation. Monitoring at the room or row PDU allows for level 2 PUE calculation. Rack level monitoring provides the most accurate IT equipment consumption for level 3 PUE reporting.
5. Battery failure is the leading cause of UPS system loss of power. There are predictive battery monitoring solutions that track the health of your batteries.

Download the: Ten Steps to Increasing Data Center Efficiency and Availability through Infrastructure Monitoring.

For additional information on what solutions would work best in your environment, talk to a Mirapath solution specialist at 877.647.2728 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tour the “Coolest” Co-location Facility in Silicon Valley

Mirapath and Emerson Network Power will be hosting a Lunch and Learn event at BAIS Colocation, recipient of Silicon Valley Power Energy Innovator Award.

Please join us. Learn how to implement their innovative power and cooling practices in your datacenter or lab.

This Lunch and Learn will cover:

Unique solutions used at BAIS and savings

• Air side economizers, with dew point humidity control systems
• Cold aisle containment pods
• Precision cooling, installed servers are provided with consistent air over the entire height of the cabinets
  • 100% separation of cold and hot air
  • Achieving 70% energy reduction using pod enclosures versus non-container
  • Multiple utility feeders to different sub-stations
  • Tier IV Electrical & Mechanical system with no single points of failure
  • Savings of over 4.5 million Kilowatt hours of electricity annually with Cold Aisle Containment and Economizer Design
  • 1.3 PUE

Other topics of discussion

• How to choose the right UPS system
• Power management solutions
• Monitoring and Control via DCIM solutions
• Rack selection process

Details

Date: Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Santa Clara, CA

This is an invitation only event.

Want to attend? Call 877.647.2728 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please RSVP. This is a secure environment and only registered attendees will be able to tour the facility.

Limited seating. Lunch will be provided.

Featured Product: Raritan PX2-1955

The Raritan PX2-1955 high-quality rack power distribution unit (PDU) offers real-time remote unit-level power monitoring of current (amps), voltage, power (kVA, kW), power factor and energy consumption (kWh) with ISO/IEC +/- 1% billing-grade accuracy. The PX2-1955 also supports Raritan’s plug-and-play environmental sensors. Users can define thresholds and receive alerts when thresholds are crossed for both power and environmental events.

• Form Factor: 0U Vertical
• Voltage: 208V
• Amps: 30 Amps
• Input Plug: NEMA L21-30P
• Output Plug: 36 x IEC C-13, 6 x IEC C-19; 120V: 3 x NEMA 5-20R

Read more about the Raritan PX2-1955.

Contact a Mirapath solution specialist for your specific application at 877.647.2728 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Recent Articles

Multiple Rackmount UPS units or one Standalone UPS?
Scenario: You have been using the 3000VA or 5000VA rack mount UPS units. Now, you are expanding. You need to add a few more racks and another couple of the 3000VA units. Also, you need to replace the batteries on the existing UPS units since it has been a couple of years since initial purchase. Should you add additional 3000VA rack mount UPS units or consider a standalone 3 phase UPS units?
Click here to read more.

Data Center Asset Management and DCIM
Find out what data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools are being implemented in the industry today.
Click here to read more.

How to Choose the Right Server Rack
The server rack/cabinet is the cornerstone of a state of the art data center and lab. Choosing the right rack will not only make the difference in how the data center looks, but it will also positively impact the server network gear deployment process, promote good airflow, ease of equipment moves, and help with security initiatives. Because we know that choosing the wrong rack can be costly, we have put together some of the most common requirements that need to be taken into consideration when selecting a rack enclosure for your data center or lab...
Click here to read more.

Console Server Buying Guide
What to look for when purchasing a console server.

Now that you've determined you're in need of a console server, which one do you choose? With so many available in the market, choosing one can be a daunting task. We've put together this article to help you decide by highlighting the top considerations in selecting the right console server for your needs...
Click here to read more.

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