ALSO CALLED: Rack Mounted Servers and Rack-mounted Servers DEFINITION: A computer dedicated to use as a server and designed to be installed in a framework called a rack. The rack contains multiple mounting slots called bays, each designed to hold a hardware unit secured in place with screws. A rack server has a low-profile enclosure that is built into an upright, standalone
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This videocast series provides virtualization infrastructure advice for IT groups at different stages of development, from experts with real-world field experience with virtualization.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 15 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2006
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HP Thermal Logic gives you the unique ability to monitor, pool, balance performance, power, and cooling, according to the task at hand and cap power and cooling levels at the most efficient level for the required level of performance.
VIDEOCAST: Posted: 10 Mar 2008 | When: 10 Mar 2008
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Do blade servers improve or worsen the power and cooling crisis in data centers? This hot-button topic and many others are covered in this SearchServerVirtualization.com Tech Talk with Burton Group analyst and IT book author Chris Wolf.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 11 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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Power densities and power consumption costs in data centers are rising. Learn what to consider when choosing the appropriate power distribution products at the rack level.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 08 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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As business needs continue to escalate, many enterprises are investing in blade servers to increase the computing power of their data centers. Learn how your business can reap the benefits.
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It costs more to run a storage device over three years than to buy it. Here are several steps you can take to cut, or at least control, spiraling storage energy costs.
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 30 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Jan 2003
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As power densities continue to increase in today's data centers, heat removal is quickly becoming a greater concern. This paper explains cooling terms in common language, providing an essential reference for IT professionals and data centers.
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