Electronics Protection - Fall 2016 - 6

Feature Choosing the Right Power Solutions to Protect IT Infrastructure Jessica Biggerstaff, Product Manager Eaton Power management is a vital consideration for protecting equipment and ensuring information technology (IT) runs smoothly. It starts with installing the right backup power, power distribution and other power accessories to not only build a reliable networking environment, but also safeguard your business from costly interruptions caused by everything from electrical outages to human error. Data center and IT managers can distribute power to and within a rack efficiently in conjunction with today's power management solutions, as well as cable management accessories, to ensure their equipment is organized and running well. Combining power management solutions with remote monitoring and management capabilities can also help make jobs easier for administrators, so they don't have to make trip after trip each time there's an issue with power. Whether considering solutions for a single network closet setting, or a large data center, there are a variety of products and services for users to help keep IT systems running efficiently. Using this power management solutions checklist will go a long way toward helping to create an optimized and efficient IT infrastructure: Organization Racks are the first piece of the power management puzzle, but they lay the foundation for protecting IT equipment so it lasts for years. The accessories users choose for their rack can help with organization and heat management while ensuring systems are covered in the event of an outage. There are a variety of options for users to choose from, depending on their specific network environment and the amount of equipment they need to support it. Consider the following when determining your own needs: Two-Post Racks Two-post racks provide the primary mounting and cabling infrastructure to meet a variety of application requirements. These durable network equipment racks are typically available in 19 and 23 inch panel mounts with a variety of widths and sizes. Eaton's seismic version of this solution also has enhanced frame strength and rigidity tested to GR-63-Core shock. Four-Post Racks These racks offer an open, accessible and unrestricted architecture for cable-dense networking equipment. The labeled U-spaces assist with hardware deployment, while the open design provides unobstructed airflow into and out of equipment. Users should also consider cable management accessories and provisions for rack power distribution units (PDUs). Wall-Mount Cabinet Wall-mount equipment is a cost-effective, secure way to mount communications cabling, networking gear and related equipment to conserve floor space. Wall-mount cabinets provide a secure enclosure with protection from tampering and other hazards, while open-frame swing gate wall-mount cabinets offer easy access to and unrestricted airflow around mounted equipment. Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Enclosures From small businesses to government installations - SME preconfigured enclosures provide the perfect solution for small server, storage and communication environments. Typically, available in 30U and 36U heights, these preconfigured solutions feature excellent airflow via perforated doors, ease of cabling via cable knockouts and EIA mounting provisions. Please see Eaton on page 7 6 Fall 2016 * www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com http://www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com

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