26 I ICT TODAY
HOW HIGHER DENSITIES ARE
IMPACTING THE RACK SPACE
By Duke Robertson
Data center cabinets are having to support advanced, heavier equipment that consumes more power and produces
more heat. For successful operations, data center managers should approach the entire rack space as an integrated
platform that combines intelligence and structure.
If there is one thing the past year has taught organizations, it is that business continuity is not possible without
connectivity—remote connectivity. For data center managers and operators, this means the stakes have never been
higher. Each new generation of data center equipment is more powerful than the previous and can replace multiple
legacy technologies. With the demand for data growing quickly, the need to consolidate and expand simultaneously
is compounding. How can organizations ensure reliable operations and stay up and running 24/7 while
keeping costs down?
