Despite significant advancements in most areas of IT, the design of the power infrastructure for mission-critical data centers has changed very little. This has left IT scrambling to address the new power-related challenges that come along with these advancements.

This white paper identifies and classifies 22 core challenges to provide insight into the requirements of power systems in next generation mission-critical installations. Highlighted are the results of a recent survey which divides these core challenges into five key areas:

• Lifecycle costs
• Adaptability / Scalability
• Availability
• Manageability
• Maintenance / Serviceability

Learn about these pressing issues, why current designs don't measure up and how new and adaptable power systems are necessary for mission-critical installations.