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White Papers
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An Improved Architecture for High-Efficiency, High-Density Data Centers
In a typical data center, less than half the electricity used actually makes it to the computer loads. More than half the electrical bill goes to the purchase of power consumed by the electrical power system, the cooling system, and lighting. This paper describes the principles of a new, commercially available data center architecture that can be implemented today to dramatically improve the electrical efficiency of data centers.
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10 Steps to Solving Cooling Problems Caused by High-Density Server Deployment
This paper provides a ten-step approach for increasing cooling efficiency, cooling capacity, and power density in existing data centers.
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A Quantitative Comparison of High Efficiency AC vs. DC Power Distribution for Data Centers
This paper presents a detailed quantitative efficiency comparison between the most efficient DC and AC power distribution methods, including an analysis of the effects of power distribution efficiency on the cooling power requirement and on total electrical consumption. Download now to learn more.
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A Scalable, Reconfigurable, and Efficient Data Center Power Distribution Architecture
Significant improvements in efficiency, power density, power monitoring and reconfigurability have been achieved in data center power distribution. This paper explains why the evolution of the data center has made the historical power distribution architecture obsolete, and describes a more effective power distribution system that can be implemented today.
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AC vs DC Power Distribution for Data Centers
DC power distribution has been proposed as an alternative to AC power distribution in data centers, but misinformation and conflicting claims have confused the discussion. A detailed analysis and model show that many of the benefits commonly stated for DC distribution are unfounded or exaggerated. This paper explains why high efficiency AC will likely emerge as the dominant choice for data center power distribution.
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Case Studies
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APC and IBM Deliver Fast, Cost-effective Data Center for Bryant University
This customer testimonial details how Smithfield, RI-based Bryant University’s use of APC’s InfraStruXure on-demand architecture alongside the high-performance IBM Bladecenter JS21 created a data center with tremendous scalability, cost savings, and operational efficiencies.
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Bryant University Boosts Energy Efficiency With a Solution From IBM & IBM Alliance Partner APC
Rapid growth in the use of IT by students and faculty members was putting Bryant’s infrastructure under intense pressure. The organization lacked a true enterprise-class data center, and its existing computer sites were reaching their limits in terms of space, power and cooling capacity. Read this case study to find out how IBM and APC built a highly efficient data center approach that has driven down costs and improved flexibility for Bryant University.
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Harmonic Currents in the Data Center: A Case Study
This document provides an overview of how problems related to harmonic neutral currents are solved by load diversity, with specific focus on Information Technology data center environments.
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Webcasts
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Comprehensive Data Center Efficiency: What You’ve Been Missing
We all know that there are many improvements that can be made to drive the efficiency of a datacenter. However, nearly every plan misses the mark when it comes to a truly comprehensive view of the efficient data center. Whether it’s digging deep into the datacenter design before comprehending the power, switch gear or the Building Management Systems that are central to your plan, or not linking the power and cooling subsystems appropriately, the reality is that a comprehensive perspective can often dramatically change your ROI and savings level.
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Data Center Efficiency: Making the Connection
This Simulcast showcases the importance of developing a holistic view of data center efficiency that is more than just managing power. This event will discuss the overall environmental costs and issues for a data center, along with the efficiencies that come from using standard data center physical infrastructure to streamline staff tasks and reduce the time spent in frequent “re-jiggering” of racks, servers, and other hardware elements.
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Product Literature
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IBM & APC Technology Partnership
IBM and APC provide innovative solutions for demanding facility infrastructure requirements. The partnership combines APC’s industry-leading power protection, cooling and rack technology with IBM's comprehensive site and facilities services capabilities. Read this product literature to learn more about their partnership and the resilient, adaptable, and cost effective physical infrastructure solutions they deliver to support today's IT environments.
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News Releases
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APC Joins Microsoft System Center Alliance
Read APC’s recent announcement that it has joined the Microsoft System Center Alliance to enhance and provide support for critical physical infrastructure monitoring and management through the integration of APC InfraStruXure Central with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007.
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APC Offers a Suite of New Modular Cooling Solutions for Today's Unpredictable IT Environments
A range of new InfraStruXure compatible solutions offer cooling up to 60 kW per rack in a smaller footprint and allow precise matching of cooling requirements to IT heat loads.
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APC Technology Supports the World's Highest Density Data Center
Read APC’s announcement about being named a key equipment supplier for SuperNAP, the newest co-location facility from Switch Communications Group LLC, and the world’s highest density data center.
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IBM Introduces New Data Center Energy Management Software
At its annual IBM Pulse Conference in Orlando, IBM announced new software designed to help customers address the growing need to maximize energy efficiency and reduce costs associated with power and cooling. The software is part of IBM's Project Big Green initiative in which IBM has committed $1 billion per year to deliver technologies that help customers increase energy efficiency in their data centers and physical plants. Read this news release to learn more.
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eWeek Podcasts
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APC Channels Partners
In this eWEEK podcast: Rob McKernan, vice president of North American Channels for APC, talks about what opportunities are available for VARs interested in selling power conditioning and cooling equipment.
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Power to the Data Center
In this eWEEK Podcast, Mike Vizard talks with Robert McKernan, vice president of channels and alliances at APC, about power and cooling solutions for the data center.
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Reviews
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APC Mouse Can Identify Users
APC`s latest "prosumer" ware is a USB optical mouse equipped with a fingerprint reader and bundled with decent password management software for Windows systems. (eWEEK Review)
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Tools
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APC's Trade-Off Tools Help You Measure Data Center Efficiency
Use APC's TradeOff Tools, a collection of ten web-based applications, to break down major data center center planning decisions into a series of simpler, more manageable decisions. Experiment with various scenarios regarding power sizing, energy allocation, efficiency, virtualization, capital costs, and more to find the solution that is right for your business.
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Data Center Carbon Calculator
Use this tool to track the impact of changes in data center efficiency on energy costs and carbon footprint. Input data to evaluate the relationship between energy consumption and carbon output and see how “green” your company is.
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Data Center Efficiency Calculator
Learn how efficient your data center is. Use this tool to learn the impact of alternative power and cooling approaches on energy costs. The results will show you your data center infrastructure efficiency (DCiE).
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UPS Efficiency Comparison Calculator
Download this tool to learn the impact of UPS efficiencies on energy costs and carbon footprint. This tool also demonstrates how scaling the quantity of UPSs as the load grows impacts the efficiency curve.
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Virtualization Energy Cost Calculator
Download this tool to learn the impact of server virtualization and data center design choices on energy and space savings. Determine the percentage your company could save by implementing server virtualization and what that means for your electric bill.
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Product Demos
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APC PowerChute Network Shutdown for Hyper-V
Download APC PowerChute Network Shutdown for Microsoft Hyper-V and achieve reliable network-based shutdowns of multiple servers!
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Cisco Interactive Design Zone for Data Centers
Download this interactive demonstration for design and deployment guidance in implementing data center infrastructures. Explore and use these design best practices to build a data center-class infrastructure, deploy projects more quickly and with lower risk and learn how to facilitate technology innovation, evolution and upgrades. Make sure to explore APC's partner page on Cisco's Interactive Design Zone for Data Centers to learn about the APC InfraStruXure designs features.
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Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager 2007 Management Pack
Download free of charge APC’s Management Pack for Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager 2007!
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Videos
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60-Second Data Center
Time lapse video showing a complete data center installation in 60 seconds.
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Data Center Cooling and High Density Applications
This video shows common cooling problems and best practice solutions to these issues.
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EcostruXure Video
The smart grid is coming, and we can all look forward to the innovations it will bring. But can we really afford to wait? We need a solution that will save us energy right now. APC provides this brief but informative video on how energy prices continue to climb and how every kilowatt saved matters.
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Elements of the Efficient Enterprise, Part 1
Close-Coupled Cooling - Want to guarantee efficient cooling in your data center? Then shorten the distance between heat generation and heat removal.
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Elements of the Efficient Enterprise, Part 2
Modular Technology - Want to stop wasting power with oversized legacy systems? Then use modular technology to pay as you grow.
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Articles
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APC Currents Magazine: IBM, TAC, APC
Integrating the APC management tools with IBM Tivoli provides great value and improved operations for customers that are using Tivoli today. Learn more about how these key management systems are now linked together.
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APC Protects and Cools Microsoft's Virtualized Environment
Microsoft needed a more dynamic and efficient power and cooling capability to allow them to adapt to the changes in technologies over time. Read this article to learn why they invested in APC’s InfraStruXure combination of InRow cooling units, scalable power protection/distribution, and management.
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Brochures
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Solutions for Server Rooms
Consolidation, power over Ethernet, virtualization – these current IT trends are making traditional server rooms increasingly complex, remotely managed, and mission critical, all with the goal of increased efficiency in mind. This informative brochure offers a glimpse at your server room in an active landscape.
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