Ways to cut data centre emissions by 98%
23 July, 2013Most big data centres, the global backbone of the internet, could slash their greenhouse gas emissions by 88% by switching to efficient, off-the-shelf equipment and improving energy management, according to Stanford University experts.
PoE: more than just remote powering
22 July, 2013 by Scott Penno, Australia Country Manager, Allied Telesis | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty LtdScott Penno, Australia Country Manager, Allied Telesis, looks at how power over ethernet (PoE) can benefit SMEs and argues that it’s about far more than pushing power through LAN cables.
NTT Com deploys 100 Gbps digital coherent technology on transpacific submarine cable
18 July, 2013NTT Communications Corporation has announced a world-first deployment of 100 Gbps digital coherent technology on a transpacific submarine cable system linking the US and Japan.
Prysmian nano loose tube cables
15 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Prysmian Australia PTY LTDPrysmian has released a range of nano loose tube cables with smaller diameter and increased fibre density, part of the complete nano LT cable family.
Top of rack vs structured cabling
12 July, 2013There is no one-size-fits-all solution for data centre cabling. To make the decision-making process easier for data centre professionals, managers and CIOs, the Communications Cable and Connectivity Association details the pros and cons of structured cabling versus top of rack .
Warren and Brown 6006 Series Splice/Patch Subracks
03 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown TechnologiesThe 6006 Series fibre management subracks are generally mounted in an optical distribution frame (ODF) or equipment rack. Each subrack has splice and patch features, which consolidates cable management and distribution.
Interworld USO9ML2 and USOPTL4 USB to serial converters
01 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesThe converters simply need to be plugged into an available USB port on a computer or USB hub and the device will show up as an additional COM port in the Windows Device Manager.
ViSCO Super Focusing Camera
28 June, 2013ViSCO Technologies Corporation has launched the Super Focusing Camera, which the company claims solves angled image acquisition problems and maximises auto inspection advantages.
Eaton 5S UPS
28 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdEquipped with an energy rating of 500-1600 VA, the UPS provides effective power protection even in disturbed electrical environments. Voltage fluctuations are automatically corrected using an AVR device without the requirement for batteries.
Warren and Brown Technologies high-density MTP patch panel
27 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown TechnologiesThe panel accepts up to five high-density MTP/MPO modules of up to 24 LC connections each, giving a total capacity of 120 fibre connections in only 1RU.
EPSA transportable concrete generator enclosures
27 June, 2013These modular transportable enclosures have all of the structural and environmental characteristics of a traditional concrete engine hall, without the costs and schedule impacts of remote location construction, the company says.
Rittal RiMatrix S standardised modular data centre
27 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Rittal Pty LtdRittal’s RiMatrix S, a standardised, certified modular data centre, is an alternative to individual data centre construction, reducing the planning and implementing costs of traditional data centres.
EA Technology CableData Collector
27 June, 2013The CableData Collector works by testing for partial discharge (PD) activity - small discharges that result in damage to the cable, and if left unattended will lead to insulation failure.
Natural disasters and extreme weather delay landline repairs
07 June, 2013Twenty-three providers have declared mass service disruptions due to natural disasters or extreme weather between July 2012 and March 2013, the TIO reports.
Pacnet expands Sydney data centre
04 June, 2013Pacnet has completed the expansion of its Sydney data centre, with the second phase of the expansion delivering 1295 square metres of gross tier III data centre space, and adding an additional 350 racks and 3 mW of total power to the facility.
