Data Center Briefs: May 15, 2008

By Systems Management News Team

May 15, 2008 —  (Page 1 of 2)
Hitachi Claims to Be Greenest

Hitachi Data Systems, a Hitachi subsidiary, claimed it has created the “world’s most eco-friendly and power-efficient data center.” The data center utilizes thermal hydraulic cooling devices, uninterruptible power supply systems and power supply converters to provide energy benefits. Hitachi’s Finger Vein authentication, which identifies people by the vein patterns in their fingers, has been integrated into the facility for security. Hitachi executives said they hope to achieve a 1.6 PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) rating by the Green Grid, which would be the lowest power usage index of any data center in its class.


Raritan Plugs In Dominion PX

Somerset, N.J.-based server monitoring company Raritan has created an intelligent power distribution unit that can give reports on power usage on an individual outlet basis. The Dominion PX unit can help companies determine power usage and capacity in data centers, and monitor rack temperature and humidity. The unit is controlled via a Web browser or command line interface and sends alerts based on settings defined by the user. It can switch outlets and work with environmental sensors to monitor temperature.


Telect Flips Switch on New Fuse Panels

Power and connectivity product maker Telect has created two new fuse panels to function in data centers. The fuse panels have +/-24 VDC (volts of direct current) or +/-48 VDC operating voltage, and a dual-feed 20/20-position panel, along with a 10/10-position front access panel. The 20/20-position panel provides a total of 20 fuse positions per input bus in one rack unit of vertical rack space, approximately 1.75 inches tall. The panel also helps data centers comply with Network Equipment-Building System Level 3 standards, which are a set of specifications involving fire suppression, thermal margin testing, vibration resistance and airflow patterns.


CA Teams With Opalis
 
Opalis Software, a provider of IT process automation software, has combined CA’s Data Center Automation products with the technology of Opalis. The partnership will enable enterprises to drive down IT operational costs and enforce best practices for business services, the companies said. Integrations had already existed between Opalis’ software and a number of CA’s products, according to CA executives, but this will help CA’s customers streamline their production workloads.

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