9 Ways to Efficiently Plan
for Data Center Capacity
Select cabinets that are wide and deep enough to accommodate for the increased density of modern hardware.
Cabinets
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Consider how cabinet structure will enhance cable management to include a variety of applications.
Forecast your client’s future expansion to ensure your infrastructure can adapt without requiring complete overhauls.
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Opt for pre-assembled PDUs to save time and reduce complexities during installation.
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Use smart PDUs for remote monitoring and management of power consumption.
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Consider capacity, reliability, form factor (vertical vs. horizontal), and manageability
of your PDUs.
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Power
Prepare for liquid cooling now by assessing potential challenges and understanding its compatibility with existing hardware.
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Consider liquid cooling solutions for
high-performance computing instead of traditional air cooling.
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Let specific heat load and operational needs of the data center dictate the choice between liquid and passive cooling.
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Thermal Management
Uses forced air or liquid to remove heat. This solution is more adaptable to varying heat loads, delivers net zero goals, and reduces power usage by 35% or more.
Liquid Cooling
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passive cooling
LIQUID cooling
Reduced temperatures by air ducts and aisle containment solutions. This solution controls hot and cold aisles, offers simplicity, and significant energy savings.
Passive Cooling
Each of these elements—cabinets, power, and thermal management—must be considered as a holistic approach to ensure that your customer's data center can meet current demands and adapt to future needs. CPI’s ZetaFrame® Cabinet Ecosystem is engineered to accommodate additional equipment and wiring necessary for high-density environments, ensuring that your mission critical data center can scale efficiently and effectively.
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A well-designed data center begins at the cabinet level. Today, companies are purchasing deeper, larger cabinets to allow for additional PDUs and cable management.
What should your clients consider when selecting their cabinet ecosystem?
As the demand for greater bandwidth continues to rise, it is essential to keep the following nine points in mind during the buildout of your mission critical data center infrastructure.