The accurate and correct measurement, control and protection of the AC and DC power systems within an installation is critical. The AC is the workhorse of the power distribution network whilst the DC is the backup that secures the communication and recording until the AC returns. TVR Instruments, an experienced and knowledgeable distributor of electrical […]
We hear a lot about data security and methods for protecting yourself against cybercrime attacks, but it’s also important not to overlook the physical security of IT equipment as theft from racks can be costly. For example, a 10TB hard drive can cost around £600 and with up to 22 drives used in a 4U […]
OCP is excited to announce that we are moving our 2020 OCP Global Summit to a Virtual Summit and Future Technologies Symposium, which will be held over three full days between Tuesday May 12th – Thursday May 14th. With an additional full day dedicated to the Future Technologies Symposium on Friday May 15th. The online […]
Over recent years so many articles have been written in industry journals by very experienced engineers and fire industry experts, regarding the best solutions for ‘fire systems’ for data centres. These ‘fire systems’ would generally comprise of some form of early warning detection system, often complemented by point type smoke detection together with one of […]
Ensuring your critical power systems remain safe, reliable and compliant whilst foregoing the use of RCDs can be a tricky balancing act. Thankfully, there are options available to do all this for you with minimal effort. Data centre equipment is as reliable as integrity of the circuits that feed it. In installations where periodic inspection […]
Inert gas clean agent fire suppression systems such as IG-55 or IG-541 have been discharged successfully in data centres for many years without any incidents so what has changed? Hard disk drives are robust pieces of equipment, however, their sensitivity to vibration has increased due to the advances in technology.Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, hard […]
Rentaload launch a new Smart Load bank dedicated to the Hyperscales and empty data halls. With a maximum power of 200kW and a low delta T, this device is the perfect application for empty data halls. Also, it can be managed by using the Rentalab Management Software to simplify and reduce the time of your commissioning tests. Main Features: Power: […]
Leading cable gland and cable cleat manufacturer, CMP Products, has launched its new quad cable cleat range ‘Saturn’ (QSDSS), which allows cables to be safely installed in quad formation. Designed and developed by CMP’s in-house R&D team, the Saturn quad cleat has a market-leading high short circuit rating of 152kA and has undergone stringent third […]
Cubis Systems is the global leader in the design and manufacture of network access chamber and cable ducting systems used in the construction of infrastructure networks for rail, telecoms, water, energy, highways, ports and airports. We would be delighted to provide you and your colleagues with a virtual lunch and learn presentation during which we […]
The world is going into lockdown. Country by country we are being forced to revaluate our daily routines and how we do business. The number of employees now working from home has reached an unprecedented level, which is only set to increase in the days and weeks to come. With many businesses temporarily pushing pause, […]
