http://media.afcosystems.com Datacenter Resource Solutions Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:38:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What's in Your Datacenter? Sigma-T AFCO CTO John Consoli discusses the importance of Sigma-T to datacenter cooling. http://media.afcosystems.com/2010/03/01/whats-in-your-data-center-sigma-t/ Ed Koplin, a Principal in X-nth’s Mission Critical line of business, has more than 26 years experience in data center electrical and mechanical design. He was recently interviewed by Rami Rihani, a consultant with Accenture, for his views on datacenter power and cooling. In this interview, Koplin points out that ... http://media.afcosystems.com/2010/01/26/xnths-ed-koplin-interviewed-by-accenture-about-datacenter-power-and-cooling/ What's in Your Datacenter? Advanced Active Airflow Management. http://media.afcosystems.com/2010/01/25/whats-in-your-data-center-active-airflow-management/ A recent request by Processor magazine to discuss datacenter temperature concerns got AFCO CTO John Consoli thinking. Here are John's tips for staying on top of temperature in your datacenter: Know the CURRENT ASHRAE TC 9.9 Guidelines: Most data centers are kept much colder than necessary. Know the AVERAGE and PEAK loaded ... http://media.afcosystems.com/2010/01/25/five-things-you-should-know-about-datacenter-temperatures/ It may be more important to ensure good cooling in small data centers than in big ones. John Consoli, CTO at AFCO Systems (www.afcosystems.com), draws an analogy to protecting fine cigars. “The cigars I keep at my cigar club are preserved in a big, walk-in humidor. I have never had ... http://media.afcosystems.com/2010/01/14/afco-systems-cto-discusses-cooling-small-datacenters-with-processor-magazine/ Temperature is a critical factor in the modern data center, and it is only becoming more so. Increased processor speeds, smaller server form factors, and higher server rack densities have all contributed to tremendous challenges for data center administrators in the areas of cooling and air movement. Read the complete article. http://media.afcosystems.com/2010/01/01/afco-cto-comments-on-datacenter-temperature-at-processor-magazine/ During an all-hands meeting this fall, AFCO Production Control Manager Frank Dimotta and Customer Service Manager Donna Ravo were each recognized with an AFCO Systems Core Values Award, presented quarterly to those team members who demonstrate greatest adherence to the company’s philosophy and mission. “Frank and Donna’s dedication and focus ... http://media.afcosystems.com/2009/12/15/afco-recognizes-frank-dimotta-and-donna-ravo-with-quarterly-core-values-awards/ Datacenter and facilities managers recognize that, for them, "Going Green" means grappling to control rising cooling and power requirements for the datacenters they operate. AFCO Systems, a leading voice for proactive optimization and control of datacenter power and cooling was a proud sponsor and exhibitor in the Green Datacenter portion ... http://media.afcosystems.com/2009/12/15/afco-showcases-active-airflow-management-at-2009-advanced-energy-conference/ Online education provider gets high marks from buyers AFCO Systems purchasing guru, Francis DiMotta discusses the value of online education with Wayne Forrest at Purchasing magazine. Francis DiMotta certainly knows that the art of purchasing has changed considerably over his 20-plus years in manufacturing, serving in various procurement, warehouse supervision and materials ... http://media.afcosystems.com/2009/12/07/purchasing-magazine-discusses-online-education-with-afco-purchasing-specialist/ AFCO Systems Chief Technology Officer John Consoli discusses Six Approaches to Data Center Cooling and Design based on a recent independent study and research from AFCO. What's in Your Datacenter? Six Approaches to Datacenter Cooling and Design. http://media.afcosystems.com/2009/10/19/whats-in-your-data-center-six-approaches-to-data-center-cooling-and-design/