Emerson Data Center Earns LEED Gold RatingEmerson Data Center Earns LEED Gold Rating Smart Approaches to Free-Cooling in Data CentersSmart Approaches to Free-Cooling in Data Centers “Reuse” Your Way to Data Center Efficiency“Reuse” Your Way to Data Center Efficiency Emerson Network Power Announces a New Data Center Solution to Deliver Secure and Remote Virtual Infrastructure ManagementEmerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, has introduced the Avocent Virtual Advanced Console Server 6000 (ACS v6000), a new tool for secure, remote data center and out-of-band management of virtual assets. The Avocent ACS v6000 offers a complete, centralized management solution that grants authorized users access to enterprise resources, keeping virtual assets available 24×7 while enforcing strict security measures. Emerson Network Power Announces New Data Center SolutionEmerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, has introduced the Avocent Virtual Advanced Console Server 6000 (ACS v6000), a new tool for secure, remote data center and out-of-band management of virtual assets. The Avocent ACS v6000 offers a complete, centralized management solution that grants authorized users access to enterprise resources, keeping virtual assets available 24x7 while enforcing strict security measures. Keeping Data Centers Up and RunningEmerson Network Power, which provides services dedicated to protecting data center infrastructure through its Liebert Services business, has offered a list of “Best Practices to Avoid Data Center Failure by Human Error” in data centers of any size. “The data center is like a living entity, constantly growing and changing, with many moving parts,” said Ahmad Moshiri, director of power technical support for Emerson Network Power’s Liebert Services business at the Emerson Network Power Learning Center. He says, “There is no doubt that human errors in the data center causes a great deal of downtime and some of these can be avoided by adhering to some simple steps. Identify Data Center WeaknessesEvery data center has potential areas of weakness, ranging from less-than-ideal security strategies to infrastructure issues, network glitches, and physical building problems. Unfortunately, there’s no single product that can ferret out all of the weaknesses, but there are tactics for finding points of failure, which is the first step in creating a more secure, reliable, and efficient data center. How to Maintain Business Continuity in Your Evolving Data CenterThere is a lot of pressure for today's data center managers to hold down capital expenses while maintaining ever-expanding services. Many are trying to do more with less, with some pushing their systems beyond what they were originally designed to handle. Here, Frank Bibens, president of Emerson Network Power’s Liebert Services business, explains why a comprehensive service program that combines preventive maintenance with facility assessments and monitoring is critical to maintaining business continuity and data center reliability. Green Grid Launches Carbon Usage Effectiveness Metric for Data CentersData center industry organization The Green Grid (www.thegreengrid.com) announced on Thursday it has released two new metrics designed to improve the sustainability of data center facilities. Beyond the Data Center - Emerson Network Power Survey Reveals Top IT Concerns Inside Hospitals in North AmericaBeyond the Data Center: Emerson Network Power Survey Reveals Top IT Concerns Inside Hospitals in North America Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today announced results of its 2010 survey on IT and facility issues inside the hospital. Perfect Orbit - Emerson Global Data Center Still at Zero Downtime After Reaching One-Year MilestoneEmerson's state-of-the-art global data center recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with another day of uninterrupted IT operations and zero unplanned downtime. Equipped throughout with products and solutions from Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical ContinuityTM, the data center has maintained 100 percent availability since going online in the summer of 2009. Emerson Global Data Center Hits One-Year MilestoneEmerson’s state-of-the-art global data center recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with another day of uninterrupted IT operations and zero unplanned downtime. Equipped throughout with products and solutions from Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical ContinuityTM, the data center has maintained 100 percent availability since going online in the summer of 2009. Emerson Cuts Power Use Across Data Centers by 50 PercentMarking the first-year anniversary of its Global Data Center, Emerson reports that it has reduced power consumption across its data centers by more than 50 percent. Dramatic Energy Efficiency Achieved by Emerson Data Center in First YearGlobally known data center service provider Emerson recently announced remarkable energy efficiency achievement for its St. Louis-based Global Data Center, which opened its doors in 2009. IDC Notes Data Center Revenue Rebound on CRACs, UPS, PDUsAccording to a recent International Data Corporation (IDC) report, sales of data center infrastructure equipment, such as PDUs, UPS and cooling units, jumped in revenue 6.9% and in shipments 3.6% over the prior quarter. Emerson Global Data Center Hits One-Year MilestoneEmerson’s state-of-the-art global data center recently celebrated its one-year anniversary with another day of uninterrupted IT operations and zero unplanned downtime. Equipped throughout with products and solutions from Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, the data center has maintained 100 percent availability since going online in the summer of 2009. Emerson Global Data Center Posts Dramatic Energy Efficiency Gains in First Year of OperationEmerson Global Data Center Posts Dramatic Energy Efficiency Gains in First Year of Operation IDC - Significant Rebound for Data Center GearThe global market for data center equipment, such as power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), cooling and racks, made a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2010, with revenues and shipments expanding 6.9% and 3.6%, respectively, compared to the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Datacenter Infrastructure QView from research firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Innovative Tec Company Offers Free Tours of Future 'Green' Data CenterData centers have a high place on the electric bills of many businesses, but DVL, Inc. (www.dvlnet.com) wants to change that. The company is inviting area IT and facility managers to take a free tour of the Efficiency Lab, featuring the Liebert SmartAisle(TM), a prototype display of DVL's unique solutions to the problems of data center energy demands. Green Grid Introduces New Metrics for Data Center SustainabilityThe Green Grid announced the creation of two new metrics designed to help improve the sustainability of data center facilities by measuring the effectiveness of carbon and water use tied specifically to the IT energy infrastructure they contain. The new metrics, called the Carbon Usage Effectiveness (CUE) and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE), join The Green Grid's widely used Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) metric. The Green Grid Introduces Data Center Sustainability MetricsThe Green Grid, the IT industry’s leading voice for advancing energy efficiency in data centers and business computing ecosystems, today announced the creation of two new metrics designed to help improve the sustainability of data center facilities by measuring the effectiveness of carbon and water use tied specifically to the IT energy infrastructure they contain. Emerson Network Power Introduces NetSure ITM DC UPS System for Data Center Power ProtectionEmerson Network Power introduced the NetSureT™ ITM uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system – which the company says is the industry’s first row-based, integrated dc UPS system specifically designed for the data center market. Green Grid Unveils New Metrics for Data Center Carbon, Water UseCompanies undertaking a sustainability initiative of any kind follow a well trodden path, steadily expanding how broad and deep their measurements and improvements go. Ten Steps to Increasing Data Center Efficiency and AvailabilityThe first decade of the 21st century was one of rapid growth and change for data centers. For most of the decade, data center managers were forced to react to rapid, continuous changes dictated by the capacity and availability requirements of their organizations, and the density of the equipment being deployed to meet those requirements. Smart Data Centers Feature EditorialA division of Emerson (News - Alert) and a leading provider of innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, infrastructure management, and connectivity, Emerson Network Power announced the delivery of first design solution for Neusoft "Xikang" Health Management System, a Healthcare Integrated Portable device (HIP). White Paper - Using Virtualization and Digital Control Technologies Increase Data Center Operating EfficiencyData center professionals continue to be squeezed on several fronts as they seek to optimize operational readiness, availability, and risk management for operations on a local, regional or global basis. These include battling legacy hardware/infrastructure transitions, increasing power and heat densities, escalating service-level availability agreements, risk management and expense control. Energy Logic - Reducing Data Center Energy Consumption by Creating Savings That Cascade Across SystemsThe double impact of rising data center energy consumption and rising energy costs has elevated the importance of data center efficiency as a strategy to reduce costs, manage capacity and promote environmental responsibility. Using Virtualization and Digital Control Technologies to Increase Data Center Operating EfficiencyData center professionals continue to be squeezed on several fronts as they seek to optimize operational readiness, availability, and risk management for operations on a local, regional or global basis. These include battling legacy hardware/infrastructure transitions, increasing power and heat densities, escalating service-level availability agreements, risk management and expense control. Smart Data Center - Emerson Network Power Introduces NetSure ITM DC UPS SystemTo offer solutions for the growing challenges in storage, networking, management, Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (News - Alert) and a company in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, introduced the NetSure ITM uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, the industry’s first row-based, integrated DC (Direct Current) UPS system specifically designed for the data center market. The Evolution of Data Center ConsultingEnterprises can effectively plan, implement and manage data center environments with data center planning and consulting services. Hot Topics in Cooling the Data Center - Smart Approaches to Free-Cooling in Data CentersCooling the data center effectively and efficiently has been a frequent focus of our Industry Perspectives columns at Data Center Knowledge, as executives working in the field have shared their expertise and opinions on differing approaches. We have selected several perspectives on cooling which represent the discussion of the past year. Enjoy! Top Data Center Videos of 2010This year’s top data center videos reflect the interests of the industry, such as powering and cooling data center space as well as the ever-popular video tours of new and large facilities. Taking the Enterprise Data Center into the CloudThe ability to dynamically scale the data center, while running a “right–sized” private infrastructure has long been a priority of CIOs and data center operators. Few technology trends have generated as much buzz throughout the data center community as cloud computing. New 48 V Model Extends Emerson Network Power LCC250 Sealed Enclosure 250 W Power Supply SeriesThe LCC250 power supply series includes conduction-cooled models providing full useable power at elevated temperatures. Unlike many power supplies on the market, which typically require output derating above approximately 55 degrees Celsius, Emerson Network Power LCC250 supplies fed from a nominal 115 Vac input are capable of maintaining their full 250 W load capacity up to their maximum baseplate temperature of 85 degrees Celsius. This makes them especially cost-effective for users who would otherwise need to budget for larger or additional power supplies. PEI-Genesis offers modified Emerson Power SuppliesPEI-Genesis, an integrator of configurable and modified standard power supplies, has passed UL certification and is fully stocked to assemble power supplies from Emerson Network Power for use in North America and Europe. A broad range of Emerson standard products is available for modification, including medical and industrial-grade power supplies, switchers, and converters, and expands PEI's standard offering to 4920 W. Emerson Network Power Announces Trellis Pilot Partner ProgramSelected IT resellers receive comprehensive training to offer their customers the Trellis platform High performance VME/VXS single board computer unveiled by Emerson Network PowerThe Emerson Network Power MVME8100 is designed for a range of high end industrial control applications such as semiconductor processing equipment and photo lithography, as well as military applications such as C4ISR, including radar/sonar. Fully rugged variants are available for extreme environments with extended shock, vibration, temperature and conduction cooling. Emerson Addresses 10 Common Disclosures Data CentersEmerson Network Power today released a list of 10 common revelations for the managers of data centers and IT, and offers advice on how to be prepared for them. The list, published in AFCOM Data Centre World SpringIncludes information on the cause of the downtime data centers, so that data center managers may not know about the new update of the server and the growing trend are surprised by almost all managers. Emerson Network Power Addresses 10 Common Data Centre SurprisesEmerson Network Power has released a list of 10 common surprises for data centre and IT managers and offered tips on how to be prepared for them. The list, released at AFCOM Data Centre World Spring, includes information on a surprising cause of data centre downtime, what data centre managers might not know about that next server refresh, and the growing trend sneaking up on virtually every IT manager. Top 10 Common Surprises in Data Center ManagementThis list, released at AFCOM Data Center World Spring by Emerson Network Power, includes information on surprising causes of data center downtime, what data center managers might not know about that next server refresh, and the growing trend sneaking up every IT professional. Use this list to better anticipate data center issues and be prepared with the appropriate technologies. Maximizing Savings at Cell Sites Through Deployment of Hybrid Energy SolutionsThe white paper “Hybrid Energy Deployment: What to Consider When Enabling Alternative Energy Sources at the Cell Site” from Emerson Network Power (a business of Emerson) is a detailed, technical look at these issues, complete with graphs, charts, analyses, discussion, and equations. It provides insight and recommendations for properly evaluating, selecting and operating smart hybrid-energy solutions at telecom cell sites.
UPS Provides High-Efficiency Protection for Critical Data CentersEmerson Network Power today introduced the Liebert NXL 1100kVA/1100kW UPS to offer medium to large data centers a level of operating efficiency previously available only in transformer-free systems, but with the safety, fault tolerance, and reliability demonstrated by transformer-based systems. The Liebert NXL UPS is UL and CSA listed and is available globally for 60 Hz applications—480, 575 or 600VAC. Emerson Delivers First Modular Data Center to NBNEmerson Network Power delivered the first of 10 modular data centers under its contract with NBN Co, the government-run organization tasked with delivering the National Broadband Network in Australia, iTnews reported. Emerson Purchases Avtron LoadbankAccording to the Company, Avtron Loadbank's complete solution for testing power supply systems includes data acquisition, control, and monitoring technologies. Avtron Loadbank will become part of Emerson Network Power's ASCO business. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Ten Common Datacentre SurprisesDatacentre is at the heart of business and downtime is not an option. Which means datacentre and IT Managers need to anticipate and be well prepared for the unexpected. Emerson Network Power has released a list of 10 common surprises and tips on how to be prepared for them. Emerson Network Power Named Premier Channel Vendor in CRN’s 2012 5-Star Partner Programs GuideEmerson Network Power sells Liebert power, cooling and monitoring products, Avocent management and monitoring hardware and software, and Liebert IT racks through the Emerson Network Power Innovation Partnership Program. Keep Data Centre Away from Coffee, Diet SodaThis is just one out of the list of 10 common surprises for data centre and IT managers and tips on how to be prepared for them that Emerson Network Power has come out with. Another interesting point that came up in the study is that virtualized servers consume more energy than old ones. Roundup: Peak 10, Phoenix NAP, EmersonEmerson’s ASCO to integrate Avtron acquisition. Emerson Network Power (EMR) announced that recently acquired Avtron Loadbank will integrate into its ASCO Power Technologies business. Avtron is recognized world wide for its design and manufacture of high-quality resistive and reactive load banks, neutral grounding resistors and industrial power resistors. “Avtron Loadbank will complement Emerson’s ASCO sales, support and service in business-critical markets such as hospitals, data centers and water treatment facilities,” said Armand Visioli, president of Emerson Network Power’s ASCO Power Technologies business. “Consulting engineers, contractors and other channel partners now can benefit from a full range of equipment designed to protect facilities from operational discontinuity in the event of an electrical supply interruption.” In terms of technology, ASCO controls design expertise will facilitate integration of Avtron controls into Critical Power Management Systems for a range of standby power applications. Emerson Network Power Addresses 10 Common Data Center SurprisesEmerson Network Power released a list of 10 common surprises for data center and IT managers and offered tips on how to be prepared for them. The list, released at AFCOM Data Center World Spring, includes information on a surprising cause of data center downtime, what data center managers might not know about that next server refresh, and the growing trend sneaking up on virtually every IT manager. Smart Data Center Design for More Effective CoolingThis often allows temperatures in the cold aisle to be raised closer to the safe operating threshold now recommended by ASHRAE (max 80.5 degrees F). According to an Emerson Network Power study, a 10 degree increase in cold aisle temperature can generate a 20 percent reduction in cooling system energy usage. Emerson Addresses 10 Common Datacenter SurprisesEmerson Network Power, a business of Emerson released a list of 10 common surprises for data center and IT managers and offered tips on how to be prepared for them. The list includes information on a surprising cause of data center downtime, what data center managers might not know about that next server refresh, and the growing trend sneaking up on virtually every IT manager. New Emerson Network Power COM Express Modules Feature Second Generation Intel Core ProcessorsEmerson Network Power announced a new series of COM Express® modules based on the second generation Intel Core processors to enable original equipment manufacturers to create application-specific, high-performance embedded PC solutions. Extended temperature variants will enable these new modules to provide the performance and reliability needed in the rugged environments into which embedded computing technology is now being deployed in defense, aerospace and automation industries. New VME/VXS SBC for Radar and C4ISR Applications Released by Emerson Network PowerEmerson Network Power engineers released a new VME/VXS single-board computer (SBC) at the DesignWest show in San Jose, Calif., this week. The MVME8100 device has a Freescale P5020 QorIQ processor and is targeted radar, sonar, and other C4ISR applications. Maximizing Savings at Cell Sites Through Deployment of Hybrid Energy SolutionsThe white paper “Hybrid Energy Deployment: What to Consider When Enabling Alternative Energy Sources at the Cell Site” from Emerson Network Power (a business of Emerson) is a detailed, technical look at these issues, complete with graphs, charts, analyses, discussion, and equations. It provides insight and recommendations for properly evaluating, selecting and operating smart hybrid-energy solutions at telecom cell sites. MILITARY UPS System Maintenance Sought by U.S. Air ForceThe U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (F2FF292069A001-Mangan) for uninterruptible power supply system emergency maintenance and battery replacement for Emerson Network Power. Data Center Management GotchasAs the complexity of IT infrastructure continues to increase in data centers, managers must look ahead to avoid unexpected downtime. A list of 10 common surprises for data center/IT managers was released by PTS supplier, Emerson Network Power, at AFCOM Data Center World Spring 2012. Emerson v. Schneider: a DCIM discussionEmerson Network Power’s Trellis offering builds on its acquisition of Aperture and Avocent in 2009. With the release of Trellis, Emerson increases its standard monitoring toolset to include server, storage and network infrastructure and power consumption. High-Efficiency Power Protection: Emerson Network Power Introduces Liebert NXL™ 1100 kVA/1100kW to Provide High-Efficiency UPS Protection for Critical Data CentersEmerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity and efficiency of critical infrastructure, today introduced the Liebert NXL™ 1100kVA/1100kW UPS to offer medium to large data centers a level of operating efficiency previously available only in transformer-free systems, but with the safety, fault tolerance, and reliability demonstrated by transformer-based systems. The Liebert NXL UPS is UL and CSA listed and is available globally for 60 Hz applications—480, 575 or 600VAC. Latest VME Single Board Computer From Emerson Network Power Uses Freescale P5020 QorIQ Processor To Boost Commercial And Rugged ApplicationsA new high performance VME/VXS single board computer unveiled today by Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, offers a significant performance and functionality increase for both commercial and rugged applications. Emerson Announces New Transformer-Based UPSEmerson Network Power has introduced the Liebert NXL 1100kVA/1100kW UPS to offer medium to large data centers a level of operating efficiency previously available only in transformer-free systems, but with the safety, fault tolerance, and reliability demonstrated by transformer-based systems. Emerson Network Power’s High Efficiency UPS For Data CentersEmerson Network Power has launched its Liebert NXL 1100kVA/1100kW UPS that can deliver high efficiency numbers to medium and large data centers. This system combines the best of transformer based systems and efficiency equal to transformerless systems. This UPS thus delivers fault tolerance, reliability and safety on the same levels of systems which have transformers. The product also has another feather in its cap and that is of being the first transformer based UPS to be tested and UL listed and also labeled to UL1778 specs. It promises to deliver the best in class operating efficiency and go up to 98% efficiency when functioning in the Intelligent Eco- Mode. Power Days: Emerson Network Power Event to Help Consulting-Specifying Engineers Prepare for What’s Next in Data Center PowerEmerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity and efficiency of critical infrastructure, will bring together IT professionals, as well as electrical, design and consulting-specifying engineering professionals in an event designed to help prepare them for what’s next in data center power solutions. Emerson Network Power Introduces Liebert NXLEmerson Network Power introduced the Liebert NXL 1100kVA/1100kW UPS to offer medium to large data centers a level of operating efficiency previously available only in transformer-free systems, but with the safety, fault tolerance, and reliability demonstrated by transformer-based systems. The Liebert NXL UPS is UL and CSA listed and is available globally for 60 Hz applications—480, 575 or 600VAC. Understanding the Real Benefits of Flexibility and Configurability in Power Systems DesignHow an improved decision flow can help power systems designers reduce materials and production costs and save design time while developing products better aligned with customers' requirements. By Chris Jones, Emerson Network Power. Emerson Launches 1100kW Transformer-Based UPSEmerson has launched what it says is the highest-capacity transformer-based Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system in the industry into general availability. | 