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Data Center

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Data center projects: growth model

– A capacity plan for a data center or network room

This paper shows a simple and effective way to develop a capacity plan for a data center or network room

March 2009

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Guidelines for specification of data center power density

– Implement power, cooling, racks, and management

This paper describes the science and practical application of an improved method for the specification of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers

March 2009

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Data center projects: standardized process

– New construction and upgrades

This paper covers projects involving new construction or upgrades to the data center’s physical infrastructure

March 2009

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Deploying high-density zones in a low-density data center

– Using new Power and Cooling Technology

New breakthroughs in power and cooling technology allow for a simple and rapid deployment of self-contained high density zones within an existing or new low density data center. Find out more...

March 2009

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Avoiding costs from oversizing data center and network room infrastructure

– An architecture and method for avoiding these costs

An architecture and method for avoiding these costs is described.

March 2009

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Ten Errors to Avoid When Commissioning a Data Center [WP149]

– Will your new data center be a success or failure?

This paper outlines the ten most common errors that prevent successful execution of the commissioning process.

August 2008

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Comparing data center batteries, flywheels, and ultracapacitors

– What is the best energy storage for you?

This paper compares several popular classes of batteries, compares batteries to both flywheels and ultracapacitors, and briefly discusses fuel cells

September 2008

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Increasing Data Center Efficiency by Using Improved High Density Power Distribution [WP 128]

– Save capital cost and increases electrical efficiency

A new approach to power distribution for high density server installations saves floor space, simplifies power cabling, saves capital cost, and increases electrical efficiency

September 2008

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A Pragmatic Approach to Server and Data Center Consolidation

– Continuous server consolidation and optimisation

This paper provides an overview of the factors driving consolidation initiatives and considers best practices for ensuring a successful consolidation initiative and a maximum ROI

August 2008

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An improved architecture for high-efficiency, high-density data centers

– Waste not, want not

Data center power and cooling infrastructure worldwide wastes more than 60,000,000 megawatt-hours per year of electricity that does no useful work powering IT equipment

March 2009

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Calculating total power requirements for data centers

– Essential planning

This paper presents methods for calculating power and cooling requirements and provides guidelines for determining the total electrical power capacity needed to support the data center

March 2009

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Enabling the Data Center Metamorphosis

– From Fixed To Fluid

This independent analyst research gives real world advice on transforming your datacenter into a streamlined, dynamic, liquid engine capable of handling growth.

February 2008

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Data centre automation: accelerating market maturity through investment in IT

– IDC Opinion

IDC recently surveyed 164 IT professionals about data centre automation.

February 2009

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Electrical efficiency measurements for data centers

– Plan, measure and manage

This paper explains how data center efficiency can be measured, evaluated, and modeled, including a comparison of the benefits of periodic assessment vs. continuous monitoring.

September 2008

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Implementing energy efficient data centers

– Reduce electrical power consumption

This paper explains how to quantify the electricity savings and provides examples of methods that can greatly reduce electrical power consumption

March 2009

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The reference guide to data centre automation

– Hardware, software, and process working together to streamline operations

This exhaustive guide explores data centre automation - methods through which hardware, software, and processes can work together to streamline IT operations.

February 2009

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Preventive Maintenance Strategy for Data Centers [WP 124]

– An important tool for controlling TCO and downtime

This whitepaper describes the types of PM services that can help safeguard the uptime of data centers and IT equipment rooms

September 2008

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Automation for the New Data Centre

– Server consolidation using Virtualization

This whitepaper looks at the technology available for automation of the new data centre

August 2008

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Strategies for Deploying Blade Servers in Existing Data Centers [WP125]

– The appropriate power and cooling strategy for specific installation

This paper explains how to evaluate the options and select the best power and cooling approach for a successful and predictable blade deployment.

August 2008

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Improving Data Centre Power Efficiency

– Ten Techniques

NetApp is completely committed to being an industry leader in energy conservation. We live this commitment by building highly efficient systems and consistently squeezing power …

April 2008

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