Creating a Fail-Safe Data Center

One thing is clear with data centers: The demand for computing power will continue to increase, and data centers will constantly evolve to keep pace. Data center networks are powerhouses. Data generation is ballooning with the uptake of cutting-edge technologies, such as IoT and AI. 

With more and more IT infrastructure, hardware, and active computing components installed in data centers, this has resulted in a significant dilemma for all data center designers and managers to plan for scalability. Providing enough power, data, and cooling is the top-of-mind focus in keeping a data center up and running 24/7 and is vital to the core business of any data center. 

Consistent physical aspects and considerations to the design of a fail-safe, scalable data center include proper planning and implementation for the density of the IT infrastructure, as well as cooling and energy efficiency measures. Setting up a future-proof data center requires expert knowledge and a clear vision of the total data center environment and requirements. Many data center design engineers may look for compatible equipment from separate manufacturers but the most reliable and sensible practice is to select one manufacturer that offers the complete package.  

Legrand, a leader in data center design and infrastructure, continues to acquire brands with leading positions or specialized technological expertise. These include systems to eliminate power failures and provide advanced thermal controls that can perform a delicate balancing act to achieve proper airflow and temperature. 

Synergistic approach
Legrand’s family of dedicated data center solutions provides system designers with ascalable infrastructure at all levels: from energy and power distribution to data hosting and even cooling solutions.

• Reliable Power. Power failures is one of the most common causes of unplanned outages. Legrand’s power players include Server Technology, Raritan and Starline power distribution options. Server Technology focuses only on power and specializes in providing unique rack PDU solutions like HDOT Cx, HDOT, and Alternating Phase Technology. The Raritan suite of power distribution solutions includes intelligent rack PDUs, inline meters, rack transfer switches, and branch circuit monitoring systems. From the end feed to plug-in unit, Starline busway systems from Legrand can be configured to meet each application's unique requirements while allowing users to change or scale their power distribution efficiently.
   
• Controlling Airflow. Packing a lot of power into less space can lead to cooling issues. Proper data center airflow management is necessary to control the temperature in and around the IT gear to maintain and increase equipment efficiency. Legrand’s extensive cabinets are designed with cable and airflow management while providing effortless installation methods to meet all network and server requirements in all data center sizes now and in the future. The most reliable and flexible pathway solution that provides maximum airflow between cabinets is Cablofil® wire mesh tray systems, including Cablobend™, for easy installation of cable drops and bends.  
   
• High-Speed, Flexible Fiber Infrastructure. Legrand’s fiber optic solutions are designed to deliver the most advanced network performance, with various density and connectivity options. Specifically, the Infinium™ fiber solutions are engineered to exceed the needs of the future port count, optical headroom requirements, network architectures, potential moves, adds, and changes to become the most scalable solutions. Check out the new Infinium acclAIM that redefines fiber connectivity by replacing per-terminated, cassette-based solutions with direct connections – delivering the lowest insertion loss and highest density available on the market.
   
• Dependable Copper and Fiber Connectivity. Legrand meets the demands of any building network, from small micro data centers to full hyperscale layouts. Ortronics copper patch panels and connectivity and Quiktron patch cords and connectors include all shielded or unshielded copper categories. Fiber connectivity extends to a wide offering of all industry compatible and interoperable transceivers and DAC cables to assure maximum uptime.  

With the modular and integrated products of the Legrand Group partners, data center managers can rest assured that they are installing the most reliable and future-proof data centers. Let Legrand provide synergy to your data center design and provide you with the greatest peace of mind.