By Scott Thompson President, Oberon, a Division of Chatsworth Products (CPI)

This whitepaper explores the challenges and solutions involved in expanding broadband access in underserved areas, detailing federal programs like BEAD and highlighting infrastructure technologies such as fiber, cable, and fixed wireless that can bridge gaps in connectivity.

By David Knapp, Product Manager, Oberon Wireless Enclosures

A staggering 97% of enterprise organizations are investing in data-driven initiatives. However, IT leaders face a complex challenge: effectively implementing these innovative technologies into their enterprise networks.

By Ashish Moondra Sr. Product Manager Power, Electronics & Software

As data centers deploy virtualization and consolidate equipment for more efficient computing, the average rack power density is constantly rising. While an average cabinet supported 3 - 4 kW a few years ago, today that power load is considered in low-density environments. It is certainly not uncommon to have cabinets drawing 9 - 15 kW and in several cases, even higher than that.

This paper discusses the electrical, physical and management considerations for effective cabinet-level power management within such high-density scenarios. It presents six key considerations when deploying intelligent power distribution units into high-density cabinets and also covers the management of cost and security associated with the deployment of intelligent PDUs.

Edited by David Knapp Product Marketing Manager

In the past decade, many companies have become aware of the advantages of data center airflow management practices that include containment systems. It is also now well understood that as the average heat load per cabinet rises, simply arranging cabinets in a traditional open hot aisle/cold aisle configuration is not an effective approach. Industry associations have considered indirect and direct liquid cooling as possible solutions for high density applications, but using a containment system with perimeter cooling is still a very capable solution for today’s average rack densities and the anticipated densities over the next decade. Furthermore, containment systems support retrofit from hot aisle/cold aisle, economizer applications and free air cooling.

This white paper, by Chatsworth Products (CPI), examines and compares three data center containment systems and demonstrates that there are important differences to consider that distinguish one system over the others. It will help you to determine the best containment option for your data center requirements and your business goals.

Edited by David Knapp Product Marketing Manager

Based on data extrapolated in the June 2016 United States Data Center Energy Usage Report1, average individual rack density for a rack full of servers will range between 4 kW and 11 kW by 2020. It is important to recognize that as rack densities exceed 4 kW, traditional hot aisle/cold aisle configurations become less effective. Hot air recirculates over and through the cabinet, causing hot spots, which is typically met with the costly oversupply of cold air.

You can reliably dissipate the heat in these racks by utilizing a containment system that effectively isolates hot air from cold air and directs hot exhaust airflow away from equipment and back to air handlers. More importantly, careful airflow management through the use of containment systems allows several cooling system adjustments that can reduce overall cooling energy costs at any rack density.

This white paper by Chatsworth Products (CPI) examines how implementing a complete containment system contributes to overall reduced cooling system energy costs in the data center and prepares your site for an anticipated increase in rack density.

By David Knapp Product Marketing Manager Chatsworth Products and Sam Rodriguez Sr. Product Manager, Enclosure and Thermal Solutions Chatsworth Products

As an IT systems administrator, you will need to extend the network to connect IoT and business systems. This means placing equipment in nontraditional spaces such as warehouses, manufacturing floors and outdoors. To specify equipment for nontraditional spaces, you will need to learn about special industrial enclosures, cooling systems and cable entry methods that protect equipment from exposure to dust and liquid.

This white paper, by Chatsworth Products (CPI), will help you understand the basics of specifying equipment enclosures for nontraditional spaces such as warehouses, manufacturing floors and outdoors.

By David Knapp Product Marketing Manager Chatsworth Products and Duke Robertson Product Manager, Open Systems Chatsworth Products

Business IP traffic is projected to have a combined annual growth rate of 21 percent between 2016 and 2021. That involves a 20 percent growth in public Internet traffic, a 10 percent growth in managed (LAN/WAN) traffic, and a 41 percent growth in mobile data traffic.

As a Network Engineer, responsible for ensuring availability and speed of the network to business users, there are a number of technologies you should consider when planning any upgrades to your enterprise network.

This white paper, by Chatsworth Products (CPI), summarizes these technologies and their impact on the physical premise network, and highlights some advancements in cable management and equipment storage that will help you with network upgrades.