APC by Schneider Electric Introduces 7 Principles of HD-Ready Data Centre Architecture.

Online, October 13, 2010 (Newswire.com) - "To make the most of today's energy efficient technologies requires higher density data centre environments. Whether you're looking to introduce a Virtualisation strategy, server consolidation, Power over Ethernet or Blade servers, the fastest and easiest way to overcome the limitations of your physical infrastructure is APC InfraStruxure HD-ready architecture," says Paul Tyrer, VP UK, Ireland, Nordics and Baltics, APC by Schneider Electric.

APC's award winning InfraStruxure architecture provides an integrated and compatible solution at data centre rack, row and room level. Seven basic principles allow it to be installed into almost any environment, new or old, to provide highly scalable and highly manageable, efficient infrastructure for high density IT equipment.

1. High Density Rack Enclosures
APC's vendor-neutral NetShelter racks are engineered to accommodate standard sized IT equipment and to ensure that airflow and energy can be provisioned for today's power hungry devices.

2. Rack and U-level outlet control
Install metered outlet strips to indicate which racks and outlets have available capacity for high density equipment. This provides a ready method for easy decision making regarding server placement in cramped racks.

3. Rack temperature monitoring
Local or remote monitoring of temperature and humidity in equipment racks enables data centre managers to ensure hot spots aren't emerging as workloads increase.

4. Real-time browser based visibility
Providing real-time, system-wide data on power, cooling and physical security systems at row, rack and U-level through one standard IP address.

5. Software to control capacity and change
Takes the guesswork out of server placement, basing decision-making on available power and cooling capacity. This effectively eliminates downtime caused by overloaded circuits or exceeded cooling capacity.

6. InRow cooling
As power and heat density per rack increases, hotspots which are a common feature in perimeter cooled environments can be eliminated. This also reduces energy costs as focussed, close coupled cooling eliminates the need to crank up room cooling solutions for the benefit of one or two zones of high density equipment.

7. Flexible, scalable UPS power
As UPS power demand grows, respond quickly and efficiently without wasteful oversizing or upfront capital costs. APC's range includes scalable in-row, in-room or grey space solutions to meet your requirements.

For more details about APC's award winning InfraStruxure architecture for data centres please visit www.apc.com/gb or call APC by Schneider Electric on 0800 2799254.

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About APC by Schneider Electric

APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in critical power and cooling services, provides industry leading product, software and systems for home, office, data center and factory floor applications. Through its unparalleled commitment to innovation, APC provides pioneering, energy efficient solutions for critical technology and industrial applications, that are well planned, flawlessly installed and maintained throughout their lifecycle. APC solutions include uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), precision cooling units, racks, physical security and design and management software, including APC's InfraStruxure® architecture, the industry's most comprehensive integrated power, cooling, and management solution.
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 100,000+ employees achieved sales of more than 15.8 billion euros in 2009, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations "Make the most of their energy".

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